Dynastic Spaniards the team of the decade
Peter Bodo...Juan Carlos Ferrero -- who's been a sub for the past few years. The nucleus of Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco, David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez could remain intact for another five, six years. Spain...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009Davis Cup whitewash validates Nadal's supremacy
Sandra Harwitt, ESPN.comRafael Nadal might not have put together a wildly sensational year, but he delivered a strong message during...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009Nadal puts Spanish champions up 4-0
Associated PressRafael Nadal has beaten Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-4 to stretch Davis Cup champion Spain's lead over the Czech Republic to 4-0 in the best-of-five final.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Doubles win gives Spain Davis Cup
Associated PressSpain has won its second straight Davis Cup by capturing its doubles match against the Czech Republic.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Nadal beats Berdych in straight sets
Associated PressRafael Nadal beat Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-0, 6-2 on Friday to give defending champion Spain a 1-0 lead over the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup final.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Nadal needs more Cup heroics to end '09 well
Peter BodoAfter making hash of it at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, Rafael Nadal is looking at one more chance to save a season that started spiraling downward on a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009ESPN 100: Nos. 79-89
ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's 100 best sports events of 2009 quiz, questions Nos. 76-77.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Nadal playing in Davis Cup final opener
Associated PressRafael Nadal will play Tomas Berdych in the opening match of the Davis Cup when Spain tries to defend its title against the Czech Republic.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Stepanek's custom job making a racket
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comEven a master craftsman is no better than his tools, which is why Radek Stepanek turned his back on an endorsement deal to play with a custom-made model for nothing. His reward is in the results.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Draw of Davis Cup still brings out best
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite its midmarket venues and scheduling quirks, nothing brings out the national loyalties and exceptional tennis of today's top players like Davis Cup competition.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Danica Patrick Re-Ups for More IndyCar and Awkward Sponsorship Talk
SportsCenter...by running a lot of sprints because his velocity is as impressive as any runner's. Rafael Nadal is a powerful clay court player playing in a Roger Federer-dominated sport. He's focused...
Blog | December 01, 2009Write off Rafa now? No chance
James Martin, TENNIS.comIt has been a tale of two seasons for Rafael Nadal. For the first five months, fans and pundits alike were wondering if Rafa might take over...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009ESPN 100: Nos. 30-47
ESPN The Magazine...Morse. Who was president then? Calvin Coolidge, in 1924 39. Juan Martin del Potro downed stars Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on his way to the U.S. Open title. How many others have...
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Federer facing ever-growing challenges
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAfter an emotional 2009 season full of unprecedented highs and gut-wrenching lows, 28-year-old Roger Federer is back on top. But he'll find that the going only gets tougher from here.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Stock Watch
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