14 Results for mikhail youzhny

Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Bigger not always better PARIS -- Jelena Jankovic came striding into the 2009 season with the No. 1 ranking and a new suit of armor -- in the for...

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History on the line for Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Evolving 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 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT

Nadal looking to conquer the final chapter in a memorable season

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Rafael 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, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDT

Hard-court success continues to elude Rafa

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

He owns the French Open and is a two-time Wimbledon finalist. So why can't Rafael Nadal make that breakthrough on hard courts?

Story | Conversation | September 4, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDT

Federer focused despite Borg's presence

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer snapped Rafael Nadal's record win streak on clay earlier this season. On Sunday, the Spaniard would like nothing more than to return the favor to the four-time defending Wimbledon champion, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | July 7, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDT

History looms for Federer ... again

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer, once again, is staring at a piece of tennis history. This time, however -- on the eve of the French Open final -- Federer says things are different.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDT

Roddick ready for Federer fight

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Andy Roddick's victory over Mikhail Youzhny has given him the confidence to go head-to-head with No. 1-ranked Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | September 9, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDT

Youzhny upsets third straight Spaniard

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

No. 2 Rafael Nadal became the biggest seed so far to fall at the U.S. Open. As Greg Garber explains, Nadal wasn't the only player from Spain to lose to Mikhail Youzhny.

Story | Conversation | September 6, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDT

Roddick learning less is more

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Andy Roddick reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open with a straight-sets win over Lleyton Hewitt. Greg Garber suggests that A-Rod may have turned the corner on his season.

Story | Conversation | September 6, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDT

Agassi playing with sense of urgency

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Things are opening up at the U.S. Open for Andre Agassi, who at age 35 is playing with a new sense of urgency.

Story | Conversation | September 3, 2005 12:00:00 AM PDT

Beginning of a rivalry? Roddick strikes first

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Rafael Nadal said he had no idea how he was going to return Andy Roddick's serve. After getting routed by Roddick, Nadal still doesn't know.

Story | Conversation | September 3, 2004 12:00:00 AM PDT

Davis Cup spot in jeopardy for Fish?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Mardy Fish's disappointing 2004 continued with an early exit from the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | September 2, 2004 12:00:00 AM PDT

Goran 'happy and sad' after finale

Greg Garber, ESPN.comn

Goran Ivanisevic led the way for former champions making one last return to Wimbledon this week.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2004 12:00:00 AM PDT

Ivanisevic shines in Wimbledon return

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Retirement will have to wait another day for Goran Ivanisevic, who is just glad to return to Wimbledon.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2004 12:00:00 AM PDT