Top 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, 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, 2009Murray firing on all cylinders
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThough Andy Murray is the lofty favorite, Jurgen Melzer has elevated his game and is ready for his Grand Slam breakthrough.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009A watchful eye on the big names
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comEach day at the Australian Open, ESPN.com lends an inside look at the game's brightest stars.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009Medley of injuries have taken their toll
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comImagine being subjected to a two-hour nap for merely hanging up a painting. Such was the case for Taylor Dent, who is among a select few former standouts attempting to come back from injuries.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 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, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "richard gasquet" make the list?
