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Prepare for the unpredictable in London

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Who will seize London? Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic had their turns dominating portions of the season. So, logically, Andy Murray will win the ATP World Tour title, right?

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

These old men anything but grumpy

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Cranky knees and ice packs are a small price to pay for "ancient" Wimbledon quarterfinalists Lleyton Hewitt, Tommy Haas and Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Ho-hum, a quiet first week at Wimbledon

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

No news is good news. In this case, a fairly mundane first week of Wimbledon means the tantalizing storylines are very much intact.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009

Widom delighted after years of despair

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Most wouldn't render two wins at an inane ATP event significant. But for Todd Widom, who's recovering from two knee injuries, an inflamed elbow and a brush with eye cancer, it's not too shabby.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Which Federer will show up?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Perhaps we were too presumptive when thinking Roger Federer's U.S. Open victory was his vindication. After the sovereign Swiss' recent losses to Andy Murray, we are again skeptical of where he stands.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009

Federer, Sharapova among those looking for redemption in 2009

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After an auspicious start in 2008, injuries derailed the rest of Maria Sharapova's season. Now healthy and hungry, she is among a handful of stars seeking a new beginning.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Federer, Sharapova among those looking for redemption in 2009

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

After an auspicious start in 2008, injuries derailed the rest of Maria Sharapova's season. Now healthy and hungry, she is among a handful of stars seeking a new beginning.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2009

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

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

Despite humiliation, Federer confident moving forward

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Roger Federer was on the wrong side of one of the most lopsided finals in Grand Slam history. And though it's inevitable that his stranglehold atop the game eventually will end, perhaps it will come sooner than later.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 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

Results aren't matching Vaidisova's irrefutable talent

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Nicole Vaidisova has been touted as one of the up-and-coming stars. But after changes aplenty to her life in recent months and now a first-round loss at the French Open, the on-court collateral damage is piling up.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008

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