2008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIs breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Ascension of Djokovic, Murray creates new dynamic in men's game
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFrom Novak Djokovic's WWE lashing to Roger Federer's creepy cult ritual, the 2008 tennis season had wild and wacky moments aplenty. And that Nadal guy -- he did a few things, too.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Murray seeking third straight Masters Series title
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe big four journey to Paris, the final Masters Series event of the season, in an attempt to fortify their seasons and gain confidence for the Masters Cup. But do they have the goods to wend their way through the draw?
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008History on the line for Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comEvolving from the king of clay to grass master and Olympic gold medalist, a U.S. Open championship for Rafael Nadal would be one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Nadal looking to conquer the final chapter in a memorable season
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael Nadal sits alone at the sports' pinnacle. The new world No. 1 evolved from a dirt specialist to a grass master, pulling off the arduous European Grand Slam double. But does he have enough left to surmount the daunting U.S. Open hard courts?
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Wimbledon men's final instant analysis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't miss a beat of the men's final. Ravi Ubha will provide instant analysis through the duration of the match.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008Nadal enters Wimbledon final with clear mental edge
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comMuch has been made of Rafael Nadal's all-around improvement this year. But it's the mental edge he has on his Wimbledon finals opponent, Roger Federer, that may prove to be the difference.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2008Can Murray maintain momentum versus Nadal?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHis career rife with controversy, Andy Murray had suddenly become England's favorite son. But all the momentum and magic that has emanated this fortnight may come to a sudden halt against Rafael Nadal.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008All 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, 2008U.S.-France likely to come down to the wire; Spain, Argentina should cruise
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe defending champion Americans are oozing with bravado. The French squad is overflowing with talent. Sprinkle in some bad blood, and we've got a Davis Cup spectacle on our hands. But who wins? Ravi Ubha provides a tie-by-tie breakdown.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008Finally reason to extol Davydenko for on-court accomplishments
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comHe wielded one stinkin' racket the entire event, was down match points in his very first encounter and has never played particularly well in Key Biscayne. No way Nikolay Davydenko wins the title, right? Wrong.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2008Can you imagine a quiz without Isiah in it?
Patrick Hruby, Page 2Wonder if Jose Canseco or Isiah Thomas could pass this week's Page 2 quiz? They're both featured prominently, but it's pretty tough.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008Tarango tantrum a lowlight the All England Club would soon like to forget
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comOh, Mikhail, did you really think your graphite-laced tennis racket was going to take the brunt of the punishment after your self-inflicted skull-bashing? Well, it didn't, but our man Joel Drucker points out that this was not the only act of stupidity.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008Recent powerhouse Serbia looking to tame talented Russian squad
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIn the blink of an eye, Davis Cup competition is back. Can the U.S. avoid a letdown on dirt? How will Aussie Open champ Novak Djokovic respond? Ravi Ubha breaks down the eight first-round matchups.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008From captain to practice players, Davis Cup title a team effort
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comWith Andy Roddick and Bryan brothers unbeaten this year in the first three rounds of the Davis Cup, Russia -- for all intent and purposes -- found itself trailing before the final even started.
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