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Price not always right for Venus' mom

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

As if Oracene Price wasn't nervous enough already, Venus Williams didn't do her mother any favors by becoming the first big casualty of this year's Australian Open.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009

Nadal faces few obstacles en route to semifinals

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Newly crowned world No. 1 Rafael Nadal and four-time defending champion Roger Federer appear to have gentle quadrants as they embark on a journey to meet in a third straight Grand Slam final.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Stars simply not aligned for Federer this season

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The Wimbledon final was simply a microcosm of Roger Federer's season. From January to present day, the Swiss has been marred by one affliction after another.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Federer confident he can halt season-long drought during clay season

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Instead of amassing more trophies, Roger Federer has been the subject of a player with waning confidence and increasing anxiety. And as the world No. 1 embarks on the clay-court season -- including the elusive French Open title -- it's time to regroup.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2008

These little guys belie conventional wisdom that bigger is better

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

They don't have the luxury of a cracking serve or the ubiquitous power that has transcended the men's game since the bygone days of Rod Laver and Jimmy Connors. Still, these select few "little guys" have found a way to not only survive, but also succeed.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2008

Recent powerhouse Serbia looking to tame talented Russian squad

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

In 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, 2008
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