Keeping a watchful eye on the big three
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe obvious consensus is that the French title is Rafael Nadal's to lose. However, it's clear Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic won't be afraid to battle the Spaniard, if and when the time comes.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008World's best player strives to play perfect match
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe only thing Roger Federer has no control over at Wimbledon is the weather. The four-time defending champ was well on his way to his 50th straight grass-court victory when rain suspended Federer's second-round match.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007Federer's focus on the French
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer has the game to win the French Open, the one Slam without his name on the trophy. Other than beat Rafael Nadal, what does the world's No. 1 player have to do win at Roland Garros?
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007Ancic: the last man to beat Federer
Greg Garber, ESPN.comMario Ancic is the last player to beat Roger Federer on grass. On Wednesday, the Croatian hopes that history will repeat itself.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006Former champ heating up at right time
Greg Garber, ESPN.comLleyton Hewitt is playing his best tennis of the year at the right time. Greg Garber writes Hewitt is winning the matches he's supposed to win.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006Like Federer on clay, can Nadal win on grass?
Greg Garber, ESPN.comOn clay, Rafael Nadal has won 60 straight matches. On grass, his streak stands at one. Greg Garber writes about the French Open champion's chances on grass.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2006Federer focuses on history
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAndre Agassi is the sentimental story of Wimbledon. However, Greg Garber writes Roger Federer remains the story in his quest to win his fourth straight Wimbledon crown.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2006Grass is always greener for Roddick
Greg Garber, ESPN.comEarly exits and an injury highlighted the first half of Andy Roddick's 2006 season. However, this is the time of year the American looks forward to the most -- and he has the results to prove it, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2006Transition from clay to grass a difficult one
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal are coming off a grueling clay-court season. Now, with no time to relax, both have to make the difficult transition to grass. Greg Garber explains.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2006More to life than tennis for Ljubicic
Greg Garber, ESPN.comCroatia's Ivan Ljubicic reached the French Open quarterfinals Monday for the first time in his career. Regardless of the outcome, Ljubicic is able to keep tennis in its proper perspective, writes Greg Garber.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006Patience wasn't Blake's virtue
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJames Blake didn't play his best match Sunday, losing to Gael Monfils in the fourth round. But, as Greg Garber explains, Blake's loss wasn't because he couldn't handle the red clay of Roland Garros.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2006Brutal draw awaits Blake in early rounds
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWhile James Blake and Roger Federer were all fun and games Saturday at Roland Garros, Greg Garber explains Blake will be all business once the French Open starts.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2006Federer's game perfect for grass
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer has a game made for grass, and that's why he has won 29 straight on it.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2005None better on grass courts
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer and Andy Roddick collectively have won 44 of their past 45 matches on grass.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2004Federer, Roddick should advance
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIt rained again forcing the men's semifinals to be played on Saturday with Federer and Roddick leading.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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