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Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

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

Olympic fatigue catching up with Federer and the field

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Worn 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, 2008

Federer's spirits remain high despite season of tribulations

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

An 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, 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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Federer hoping U.S. Open revitalizes his one-time dominance

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

It 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, 2008

Determined Levine steadfast in making a name for himself

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Jesse 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, 2008

Daunting logistical obstacles between Beijing and the U.S. Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Nearly 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, 2008

New blood in women's tennis manifesting at the All England Club

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Some might say it's fragile and unpredictable, but the depth in the women's game has reached new heights.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008

Mental fatigue downs Djokovic in Wimbledon loss

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Though 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, 2008

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

No pressure on Kuznetsova in Saturday's final

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Justine 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, 2007

Teenagers, turnstiles and terrible tops

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With the first four rounds in the books, what was learned from Week 1 at the U.S. Open?

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007