Venus seeks retribution, title in Moscow
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSwarming with Russians, Venus Williams looks to play spoiler at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow this week and get back into victory lane for the first time since Wimbledon. New world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina may have something to say first.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Jankovic hoping to build on Oscar-like performance at U.S. Open
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAna Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic, Serbia's one-two punch, are among the world's elite who have endured their share of tribulations lately, but all have a viable opportunity for redemption in Japan this week.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Time is ripe for Safina to take advantage of ailing tour members
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA majority of the game's top stars will limp into the U.S. Open, leaving the door wide open for red-hot Dinara Safina to claim her first major.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 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, 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, 2008Venus will return to finals, only to find Serena waiting
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comVenus Williams is the defending champion at Wimbledon, and Ravi Ubha writes she'll reach the final once again. However, sister Serena could very well be waiting for her.
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, 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, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "nadia petrova" make the list?
