Federer's semis streak among greatest
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHow do you put Roger Federer's 22 straight Grand Slam semifinal appearances in perspective? How about … ridiculous?
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009Serena hunkers down, focuses, dominates
Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.comDrawn and quartered PARIS -- The men's draw is a shambles in the wake of stunning departures by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the men viewed as m...
Page | ConversationBarrage of aces not enough for Dr. Ivo
Greg Garber, ESPN.comDespite a mammoth serving performance from Ivo Karlovic, Lleyton Hewitt battled his way into the second round of the French Open.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009How the goalie helped the tennis star
Greg Garber, ESPN.comVictoria Azarenka has the chops to beat anyone. But she would not be where she is today without Blackhawks goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith a depleted Spanish team, the Argentines are heavy favorites heading into their Davis Cup clash. But despite the formidable makeup, it's going to take gumption and hard work to complete the journey.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Jankovic, Dementieva aching to win first career Grand Slam title
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWith an opportunity to bolster their résumés, capture a first career Grand Slam title and secure the No. 1 ranking, Jelena Jankovic and Elena Dementieva have plenty on the line when they square off in Friday's U.S. Open semifinals.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008Serena outplayed Venus during crucial moments
Greg Garber, ESPN.comDramatics were not at a premium Wednesday night. Serena Williams simply played the crucial points smarter, vanquishing sister Venus 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Olympic fatigue catching up with Federer and the field
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWorn out. Taxed. Battered. Did anyone say the Olympics wouldn't hamper the players? Just ask Roger Federer, who needed five grueling sets to defeat Igor Andreev at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Determined Levine steadfast in making a name for himself
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJesse Levine's mantra is simple: Just do better than last year. Though he's not your household name, Levine has vaulted up the ATP ladder with heart, determination and unadulterated ball striking.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008Daunting logistical obstacles between Beijing and the U.S. Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNearly every top-echelon player will make the pilgrimage to the Beijing Olympics. But with the quadrennial event crunched into an already taxing tennis calendar, it could spell doom for many at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008Tennis not necessarily the game of choice for Wimbledon's competitors
Greg Garber, ESPN.com...think it will be close but Germany will win.'' Thursday is an appetizing matchup between Spain and Russia. There are 27 Russians in the field and 19 Spaniards. Perhaps the most notable football enthusiast is...
PageNadal amplifies his clay-court prowess at French Open
Greg Garber, ESPN.comFrom a lopsided men's final to the best espresso in town, the French Open had highlights -- and lowlights -- aplenty.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008A vexed Sharapova misses out on golden opportunity
Greg Garber, ESPN.comMaria Sharapova appeared to be in control Monday in Paris. But the No.1-ranked Russian imploded versus compatriot Dinara Safina, missing out on an opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008Roddick hoping decision to skip Beijing Olympics pays dividends
Greg Garber, ESPN.comOstensibly, Andy Roddick, the current face of the U.S. Davis Cup team, would be the first to punch a ticket for the summer Olympics. However, the American's decision to eschew Beijing and focus on the U.S. Open has raised some eyebrows.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008No pressure on Kuznetsova in Saturday's final
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJustine Henin beat Serena and Venus Williams in straight sets, and in back-to-back rounds, at the U.S. Open. Does Svetlana Kuznetsova stand a chance against the top seed in Saturday's final?
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