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Knees cost Nadal a Wimby defense

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

We should have seen it coming: All those grinding, action-packed matches that make Rafael Nadal the world's most relentless player have taken a toll on his knees -- and cost him a title defense at Wimbledon.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

More to life than tennis for Ljubicic

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Croatia's Ivan Ljubicic reached the French Open quarterfinals Monday for the first time in his career. Regardless of the outcome, Ljubicic is able to keep tennis in its proper perspective, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006

The myth of the Olympic spirit

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With the U.S. Open looming, the Olympic spirit proved to be only so inspiring for Andy Roddick and Roger Federer.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2004

Spadea shrugs off slump

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

At an age when most players see their games evaporating, Spadea is playing better than ever.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2004

It was a struggle to the finish

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Michael Chang retired this week at the Open after taking a yearlong victory tour to 'thank his fans.'

Story | August 26, 2003

Chang savors final moments in Paris

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After 53 matches at Roland Garros, Michael Chang says goodbye to the place where he won his only Grand Slam title.

Story | May 27, 2003

Kuerten surprisingly overpowers Safin

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Beaming like a laser, Gustavo Kuerten's 12th ace clipped the intersection of the service lines, the fabled "T," and Marat Safin shook his head in disbelief.

Story | August 30, 2002

Safin's grand plans in question

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

An already exhausted Marat Safin seemingly is the only option to bring down Hewitt, who has won two of the past four Slams.

Story | August 27, 2002

Which player will lead the ATP into the future?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Will it be Marat Safin, or maybe Lleyton Hewitt? Young players are coming forward as contenders.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2001