This Dr. Ivo is no one-trick pony
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe big-bombing, 6-foot-10 Ivo Karlovic is confident. And that's not necessarily a good sign for his quarterfinal opponent, Roger Federer.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Federer, Soderling set for rematch
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comGet your DVRs ready: In what is widely dubbed the best tennis day of the year, the Sweet 16 fields grace the All England Club on Monday.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 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, 2009Expect U.S. squad to roll
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith no Roger Federer, render the first round of the Davis Cup a feeding frenzy for Andy Roddick and the U.S. team in Birmingham, Ala.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 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, 2009Nadal, Federer mending their maladies
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThere is plenty of meaningful tennis to be played from here until the French Open. And the game's brightest stars, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, best hastily heal up.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 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, 2009Expect smash-ball tennis in this one
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comJo-Wilfried Tsonga and James Blake are two of the most unassailable power hitters in tennis. Expect a taut, in-your-face battle when these two meet on Day 8 Down Under.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2009Fresh hope awaits some in 2009
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet is just one of several players who underachieved in 2008, writes Ravi Ubha. But expectations were high for a reason, and a new year is a fresh opportunity to meet them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 20082008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIs breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Roger Federer -- yet. A Masters Cup semifinal berth is attainable. And what's up with those doggone ball kids? Did they really force Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to walk an additional (gasp!) .62 miles?
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Roddick, Venus still vying for place in year-end championships
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith just a few weeks remaining until the year-end championships on the ATP and WTA tours, a handful of players still have work to do to capture the final spots.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Big Three looking to master Madrid
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAfter a brief hiatus, Roger Federer makes his return to tennis at the Madrid Masters, seeking to build on the momentum from his U.S. Open championship. But will an onerous draw hinder his chances? Ravi Ubha breaks down the field.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Five things we learned from the long weekend
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat happened at the U.S. Open while you were away for the last long weekend of the summer? Ravi Ubha is here to tell you.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Despite win, Ivanovic notably struggling to regain form
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFrom Ana Ivanovic's difficult first-round encounter to another breakdown from Marat Safin, Ravi Ubha looks at the top five events from Tuesday's action at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "radek stepanek" make the list?