Top 20 on the horizon for Fish

Patience has been a virtue for American Mardy Fish, who has been trying methodically to work his way back into the top 20, Bonnie DeSimone writes.

Henin's swan song just one sour note sounded in 2008

From the gaffes of tennis' glamour queens to the shortcomings of the top American men, tennis was fraught with disheartening and disturbing moments.

Newbie Del Potro leading the charge of emerging faces

He's lost a step. His reign is over. Do those sentiments ring true, Roger Federer naysayers? Well, he proved us all wrong with a galvanized performance at the U.S. Open.

...Vera Zvonareva pose together after receiving their medals from the Women's Singles event held at the Olympic Green Tennis Center during Day 9 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 17, 2008 in...

Forecasting the market for 2009

Economists can't say for sure whether there are values to be found in the beaten-down U.S. stock market now that we are officially one year into a rec...

Henin leads pack of players who called it quits in 2008

Having survived the big babe era to earn seven Grand Slam titles, Justine Henin sent shock waves through the WTA Tour when she retired in May. But she wasn't the only star to hang up her racket in 2008.

King Rafa's 2008 season rife with majestic efforts

With his unyielding nature and sublime championship at the hallowed Wimbledon grounds, Rafael Nadal is Joel Drucker's unequivocal choice as the best player of the year.

Offseason often a working vacation for tennis players

It was nice while it lasted. After hanging up their rackets and meandering at the beach, it's time for the pros to start running the hills and preparing for 2009. They can thank Andre Agassi for that.

Nadal's great year tip of big iceberg

Rafael Nadal has received his share of accolades for a historic 2008 campaign. But his performance pales in comparison to the raw dominance and brilliance displayed by others during the Open era.

Ascension of Djokovic, Murray creates new dynamic in men's game

From Novak Djokovic's WWE lashing to Roger Federer's creepy cult ritual, the 2008 tennis season had wild and wacky moments aplenty. And that Nadal guy -- he did a few things, too.

2008 season highlighted by topsy-turvy battle for WTA supremacy

If Jelena Jankovic and the Williams sisters failed to win ESPN.com's WTA player of the year award, then who did? After hours of waffling and beating her head, Bonnie D. Ford is, well, still waffling.

Five things not to be thankful for

...up James Blake said he "lost a little faith" in Fernando Gonzalez after their semifinal at the Olympics. He felt that Gonzalez must have known that a passing shot by the American had ticked his...

Sharapova, sidelined by shoulder injury, expected to return for Aussie Open

Maria Sharapova's agent says the former No. 1 player is "on track" to return to Grand Slam tennis by defending her title at the Australian Open.

Davis Cup to have more drama in store next year

Spain's unexpected victory over Argentina showed once again that anything can happen in Davis Cup play. With blockbuster clashes like the U.S. vs. Switzerland and Spain vs. Serbia to kick things off, what lies in store next year?

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