Djokovic playing mind games?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHere are 10 things we learned on Day 5
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009Everything OK in Murray-land thus far
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHere are 10 things we learned on Day 4
Story | Conversation | June 25, 20092008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIs breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Grueling display paying dividends for Simon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe stealth Gilles Simon wasn't even a forethought in his home country, never mind a contender for the Masters Cup in Shanghai. But after a dogged display in Madrid, Simon is making his move.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Big Three looking to master Madrid
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAfter a brief hiatus, Roger Federer makes his return to tennis at the Madrid Masters, seeking to build on the momentum from his U.S. Open championship. But will an onerous draw hinder his chances? Ravi Ubha breaks down the field.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Daunting task for defending champion United States
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThey are the defending champions but a win over Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals -- in Madrid and on red clay -- would be no less than a monumental upset for the United States.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Five things we learned from the long weekend
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat happened at the U.S. Open while you were away for the last long weekend of the summer? Ravi Ubha is here to tell you.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Now is Nadal's time to win Wimbledon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWe should see Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon finals for the third straight year. But, unlike the past two years, the outcome will be very different, Ravi Ubha writes.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Time running out in Federer's quest for elusive French title
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal appear to have smooth rides in their respective portions of the French Open draw. But the question is whether the world No. 1 will finally discover the winning formula and capture the one Slam missing from his resume.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Don't discount Monaco, Cornet from floating deep in the French draw
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comThis Spaniard has a penchant for clay courts and can be lethal at times. No, not Rafael Nadal but Fernando Verdasco. He's just one of a handful of dark horses clamoring to make noise at the French Open.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Nadal must circumvent fatigue, injuries from grinding clay-court season
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe salient question surrounding the Hamburg Masters is how Rafael Nadal will respond from a shocking defeat a week ago in Rome. The world No. 2 has shown vulnerability this year -- even on clay.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008Nadal prohibitive favorite to claim fourth straight Rome title
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Rome Masters is upon us, and with it come the world's top two players, who are clearly a cut above the rest. Rafael Nadal is on another protracted clay winning streak, while Roger Federer is again playing with resolve.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Recent powerhouse Serbia looking to tame talented Russian squad
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIn the blink of an eye, Davis Cup competition is back. Can the U.S. avoid a letdown on dirt? How will Aussie Open champ Novak Djokovic respond? Ravi Ubha breaks down the eight first-round matchups.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "nicolas almagro" make the list?