Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comBigger 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...
Page | ConversationHistory 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 5, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTNadal 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, 2008 12:00:00 AM PDTHard-court success continues to elude Rafa
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHe 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 PDTFederer focused despite Borg's presence
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger 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 PDTHistory looms for Federer ... again
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger 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 PDTRoddick ready for Federer fight
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAndy 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 PDTYouzhny upsets third straight Spaniard
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNo. 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 PDTRoddick learning less is more
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAndy 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 PDTAgassi playing with sense of urgency
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThings 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 PDTBeginning of a rivalry? Roddick strikes first
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael 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 PDTDavis Cup spot in jeopardy for Fish?
Greg Garber, ESPN.comMardy Fish's disappointing 2004 continued with an early exit from the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 2, 2004 12:00:00 AM PDTGoran 'happy and sad' after finale
Greg Garber, ESPN.comnGoran Ivanisevic led the way for former champions making one last return to Wimbledon this week.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2004 12:00:00 AM PDTIvanisevic shines in Wimbledon return
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRetirement will have to wait another day for Goran Ivanisevic, who is just glad to return to Wimbledon.
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