6 Results for nadia petrova

Who's who of women's tennis?

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...the twisted wreckage that is the women's draw after sending home Dementieva, Sharapova and now Nadia Petrova "I think she's just so excited after winning those matches," Petrova said. "She's on...

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Cibulkova nearly pitches a shutout

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Ova the hump PARIS -- There are 20 Ovas in the main draw here at Roland Garros, 10 in each half of the draw. Some of them -- Maria Sharapova, Sv...

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Defending champ Ivanovic off-kilter in lopsided loss

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The other champ dethroned PARIS -- It was jarring to see the defending ladies champion go down so quickly, so easily, but in the final analysis ...

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Gutsy Sharapova comes through when it matters

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...Demarthon/AFP/Getty Images Maria Sharapova hit seven aces, including six in the deciding set versus Nadia Petrova. It was a modest warm-up for the French Open and, after dropping the first set...

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Nothing automatic for Serena these days

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Work to be done PARIS -- In her professional debut, 14-year-old Serena Williams lost to No. 149-ranked Annie Miller 6-1, 6-1 in Quebec City. ...

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Barrage of aces not enough for Dr. Ivo

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite a mammoth serving performance from Ivo Karlovic, Lleyton Hewitt battled his way into the second round of the French Open.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009