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Who's who of women's tennis?

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

As the men's round of 16 stepped off on Monday, the top quarter was simply loaded from top to bottom, with No. 1 seed Roger Federer versus No. 14 Tomm...

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Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The beautiful (talented) people at this U.S. Open are identified by a single name: Venus, Rafa, Serena, Roger, Novak, Maria, etc. The younges...

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The sounds, screeches, squalls and shrieks of Larcher de Brito

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

"Ennhheeee!" PARIS -- The whistles and boos cascaded down on the burnt sienna floor of Court Philippe Chatrier and Aravane Rezai waved her hand i...

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Gutsy Sharapova comes through when it matters

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

On the mend PARIS -- Maria Sharapova has always been among the best-dressed in her field and this year at Roland Garros is no exception. The 22-yea...

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Resurgent Roddick not buying Djokovic's sob story

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With all his physical ailments, it's hard not to pigeonhole Novak Djokovic as a hypochondriac. Although the beleaguered Serb might be playing possum, Andy Roddick knows he'll have his hands full.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

Blake, Fish will put friendship on hiatus

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Friends turn foes NEW YORK -- Like the upper 80s in Manhattan, the third round at the U.S. Open is a pricey piece of real estate. It means y...

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Ivanovic, Nadal remain the favorites to hoist the trophy

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

We're down to the sweet 16, and what better time to assess each player's chances of winning the French Open title?

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008

Bereft of notoriety, Ferrer rife with shot-making

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite being one of the fiercest players on tour, David Ferrer is relatively nondescript. But a low Q rating hasn't stopped him one bit.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2008

Keeping a watchful eye on the big three

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The obvious consensus is that the French title is Rafael Nadal's to lose. However, it's clear Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic won't be afraid to battle the Spaniard, if and when the time comes.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2008

Young guns climbing the charts

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Andy Murray owes his rise up in part to the addition of his new coach. Murray isn't the only player 21 and under moving up in the rankings, Greg Garber writes.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2006

Patience wasn't Blake's virtue

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

James Blake didn't play his best match Sunday, losing to Gael Monfils in the fourth round. But, as Greg Garber explains, Blake's loss wasn't because he couldn't handle the red clay of Roland Garros.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2006

Blake soaring, Ginepri stumbling

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

James Blake and Robby Ginepri made names for themselves last year at the U.S. Open. 2006 has been a breakout year for Blake, while Ginepri is struggling just to win matches, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2006

Brutal draw awaits Blake in early rounds

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

While James Blake and Roger Federer were all fun and games Saturday at Roland Garros, Greg Garber explains Blake will be all business once the French Open starts.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2006

Agassi left carrying banner for U.S. men

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

There aren't many U.S. men left at the Open. What's the problem?

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2005

Federer: He deserves it

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roland Garros always made Gustavo Kuerten's heart beat faster. On Saturday, No. 1 Roger Federer found out why.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2004