Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith a depleted Spanish team, the Argentines are heavy favorites heading into their Davis Cup clash. But despite the formidable makeup, it's going to take gumption and hard work to complete the journey.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Resurgent Roddick not buying Djokovic's sob story
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith 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, 2008Olympic fatigue catching up with Federer and the field
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWorn out. Taxed. Battered. Did anyone say the Olympics wouldn't hamper the players? Just ask Roger Federer, who needed five grueling sets to defeat Igor Andreev at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Federer's spirits remain high despite season of tribulations
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAn indifferent season has temporarily stalled the Roger Federer Big Apple buzz. But the once-invincible king has remained optimistic and resolute in his quest for a fifth straight U.S. Open crown.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Blake, Fish will put friendship on hiatus
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFriends 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...
PageFederer hoping U.S. Open revitalizes his one-time dominance
Greg Garber, ESPN.comIt was supposed to be his coronation as the all-time Grand Slam champion. Yet after a distressing season, this U.S. Open may determine whether Roger Federer is still a present-day star or past tennis legend.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008Determined Levine steadfast in making a name for himself
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJesse Levine's mantra is simple: Just do better than last year. Though he's not your household name, Levine has vaulted up the ATP ladder with heart, determination and unadulterated ball striking.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008Daunting logistical obstacles between Beijing and the U.S. Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNearly every top-echelon player will make the pilgrimage to the Beijing Olympics. But with the quadrennial event crunched into an already taxing tennis calendar, it could spell doom for many at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008New blood in women's tennis manifesting at the All England Club
Greg Garber, ESPN.comSome might say it's fragile and unpredictable, but the depth in the women's game has reached new heights.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008Mental fatigue downs Djokovic in Wimbledon loss
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThough he's been the most consistent performer all year, No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic was destroyed by Marat Safin at Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Ivanovic, Nadal remain the favorites to hoist the trophy
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWe'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, 2008Bereft of notoriety, Ferrer rife with shot-making
Greg Garber, ESPN.comDespite 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, 2008Keeping a watchful eye on the big three
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe 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, 2008No pressure on Kuznetsova in Saturday's final
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJustine Henin beat Serena and Venus Williams in straight sets, and in back-to-back rounds, at the U.S. Open. Does Svetlana Kuznetsova stand a chance against the top seed in Saturday's final?
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007Teenagers, turnstiles and terrible tops
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith the first four rounds in the books, what was learned from Week 1 at the U.S. Open?
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "nikolay davydenko" make the list?
