Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith a relapse of mono adding to an already extended litany of afflictions, Mario Ancic is, again, attempting a comeback. Conversely, teenage sensation Kei Nishikori is captivating fans with his magical play.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Daunting task for defending champion United States
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThey are the defending champions but a win over Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals -- in Madrid and on red clay -- would be no less than a monumental upset for the United States.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Scalding Del Potro has his sights set on U.S. Open
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA bevy of struggling men and ailing women may allow some dark horses to inflict damage at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008Djokovic ready to recharge in Toronto
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFor the first time since Wimbledon, all the top guns are at the same venue and hoping to kick off their hard-court season in style at the Toronto Masters Series.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008Federer's serve allowing him to manufacture easy points
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhy is Roger Federer the only men's player left at Wimbledon who has yet to lose a set? He's serving lights out.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Lopez's determination carries him to fourth-round win
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com...thriller, blowing a two-set lead and going down 13-11 in the decider to Croat Mario Ancic. Nadal eased past Russian Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets. Ravi Ubha is a frequent contributor to...
PageAll 32 players left in Wimbledon draw set to do battle on Monday
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe cachet of Wimbledon is unparalleled. But couple in all 16 players left in each of the respective draws battling on the same day and it's pure extravaganza. Ravi Ubha breaks down Monday's matchups.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2008Roddick leaves England disappointed once again
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAmericans gone bad WIMBLEDON, England -- Andy Roddick suffered one of the worst moments of his career at Wimbledon last year, upset by Richard Gasque...
PageNow is Nadal's time to win Wimbledon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWe should see Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon finals for the third straight year. But, unlike the past two years, the outcome will be very different, Ravi Ubha writes.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Davenport's powerful game ideal for spoiler role at Wimbledon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comMost of the usual suspects will be hanging around and vying for a title deep into the second week of Wimbledon. But there are a few relentless attackers who are ready to play the spoiler role.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008Time running out in Federer's quest for elusive French title
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal appear to have smooth rides in their respective portions of the French Open draw. But the question is whether the world No. 1 will finally discover the winning formula and capture the one Slam missing from his resume.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Clear focus, judicious schedule part of Ljubicic's plan to resurrect career
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIvan Ljubicic, once an inextricable face in the top 10, now finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Hampered by fatigue and other various maladies, he has painfully slipped down the rankings latter.
Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008Sharapova-Ivanovic not the only sultry rivalry on the horizon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comMaria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic aren't the only players whose rivalries could intensify. Ravi Ubha looks at a handful on head-on collisions that could pick up in the near future.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008Talented Vaidisova hoping to temper emotions for 2008
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comLike Jennifer Capriati and Martina Hingis, Nicole Vaidisova was a child prodigy. The powerful Czech has struggled with her emotions ala a young Roger Federer. We all know how it turned out for Roger, though. As for Vaidisova, the jury is still out.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2007Will injuries, illness allow Ancic to regain top-10 form?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comLast season, Mario Ancic was a top-10 player and, at 22 years old, only getting better. But an injury followed by a serious illness nearly ended his career altogether.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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