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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

Blake, Fish will put friendship on hiatus

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Friends turn foes NEW YORK -- Like the upper 80s in Manhattan, the third round at the U.S. Open is a pricey piece of real estate. It means y...

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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

Tennis not necessarily the game of choice for Wimbledon's competitors

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Soccer a religion WIMBLEDON, England -- The standing-room-only crowd at the Common Room is focused intently on the several flat screens scattered arou...

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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

Baghdatis awaits Nadal-Nieminen winner

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Marcos Baghdatis is in his second Grand Slam semifinal of 2006. As Greg Garber writes, no one at Wimbledon has had a wilder time getting this far than the 18th-seeded Cypriot.

Story | Conversation | July 05, 2006

Top seeds making quick work of opponents

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The top four women's seeds have yet to lose a set. Greg Garber writes there is a huge gap between the haves and the have-nots.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2006

Patience wasn't Blake's virtue

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

James Blake didn't play his best match Sunday, losing to Gael Monfils in the fourth round. But, as Greg Garber explains, Blake's loss wasn't because he couldn't handle the red clay of Roland Garros.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2006

Cooking under pressure

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Paradorn Srichaphan heads into the fourth round serving as a representative for all Asian countries.

Story | August 30, 2003

Philippoussis ties Wimbledon record

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With Andre Agassi blasted out of Wimbledon, it's a good time for Andy Roddick to step forward.

Story | June 30, 2003

Philippoussis unafraid of Agassi

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Baseliner Andre Agassi threw in a little serve-volley to advance Satuday. He'll need strategy against Mark Philippoussis.

Story | June 28, 2003

Shouldn't he be tired by now?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Through four matches, Albert Costa has already logged 15 hours and three minutes. But the defending champ is still alive.

Story | June 02, 2003