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Highs and lows of midsummer fortnight
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhether it was Roger Federer's brilliance, Serena Williams' wit or Melanie Oudin's shining moment, there were plenty of memories -- good and bad -- to be taken from the 2009 Wimbledon Championships.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009What a difference a year makes for Fed
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe lopsided thumping Roger Federer endured at the 2008 French Open appeared to be the beginning of the end. How wrong we all were.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2009Serena in a fistfight until the end
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comVenus and Serena Williams share DNA, but their Wimbledon semifinal matches couldn't have gone any differently. In the end, though, it's another date in the final.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Serena digs deep in Wimby semifinal
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSerena Williams earned this one the hard way. She defeated Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 to reach the Wimbledon final.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Odds squarely with the Williams sisters
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Williams sisters have been utterly dominant at Wimbledon, and no matter what their Russian opponents bring to the table, will it be enough?
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Serena seeks revenge against Azarenka
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe thumping Victoria Azarenka gave Serena Williams in Key Biscayne was humbling. Now, Serena has her shot at revenge in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Top players hit stumbling blocks
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe daunting desert of Indian Wells nearly dissolved Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer from the first Masters 1000 event of the year. But they both live on -- for now.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009The Worm wriggling his way up
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Maria Sharapova. Tennis might be on the backburner, but a burgeoning career as a tour guide might be her calling.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Fed and Serena face revived foes
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comEven at the pinnacle of his game, can Andy Roddick surmount Roger Federer? Will Serena Williams shake off the rust versus her intrepid Russian opponent? The Down Under final four matchups promise to be nothing short of sensational.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009Price not always right for Venus' mom
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAs 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, 2009All signs point to an Argentina romp over Spain
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSlick hard courts. A raucous home crowd. No Rafael Nadal. Argentina has an opportunity to collar its maiden Davis Cup title in what will be the five most important points the country has ever played.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Jankovic leads star-laced field at Sony Ericsson Championships
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comA season rife with drama and volatility will culminate this week at the Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar. Although Jelena Jankovic already has cemented the top world ranking, this event will showcase which player is the true queen of 2008.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Murray seeking third straight Masters Series title
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe big four journey to Paris, the final Masters Series event of the season, in an attempt to fortify their seasons and gain confidence for the Masters Cup. But do they have the goods to wend their way through the draw?
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith a relapse of mono adding to an already extended litany of afflictions, Mario Ancic is, again, attempting a comeback. Conversely, teenage sensation Kei Nishikori is captivating fans with his magical play.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Venus seeks retribution, title in Moscow
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comSwarming with Russians, Venus Williams looks to play spoiler at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow this week and get back into victory lane for the first time since Wimbledon. New world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina may have something to say first.
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