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Sandra HarwittTennisSandra Harwitt is a freelance tennis writer for ESPN.com. |
Esoteric round-robin format has its share of flaws
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFour Points Except for this coming weekend, where the Argentineans and Spanish will contest for Davis Cup supremacy, the year came to a close at th...
Page | ConversationMasters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comThe sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008Lost in the spotlight fine with Djokovic
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comHis ballyhooed impersonations earned him instant fame a year ago. But after a mundane 2008 summer, a more subdued Novak Djokovic has tabled his pugnacious persona, and it's working out just nifty.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Masters Cup debutants out to prove themselves
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFour Points As it turned out, this year's Tennis Masters Cup ended up as a split draw -- four familiar faces returning to the season-ending grand s...
Page | ConversationNorman Jr. follows in the shadow of a shark
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comWhen your father is Greg Norman, you face a lifetime of comparisons, especially if you attempt to play the same sport as your legendary parent. For Greg Norman Jr., his future may reside in athletic competition, but it's not likely on the links, writes ESPN.com's Sandra Harwitt.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008Are we too focused on Roddick's failures?
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comBeing the heir apparent to arguably the greatest generation in American tennis has been both a blessing and a curse for Andy Roddick. Though some point out his shortcomings, perhaps Roddick is the classic overachiever.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Unfulfilled potential has Kuznetsova looking for answers
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comSvetlana Kuznetsova's attitude and aptitude are unassailable. But despite a big game and striking pedigree, recent struggles have some suggesting the Russian talent is at her career crossroads.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Is Jankovic truly worthy of the No. 1 player status?
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comThree Points Scrambled rankings Presumably, it's all in the way you look at it when you peruse the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour rankings. This week, Jel...
Page | ConversationBuchholz: Time for everyone to be on the same page
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com...today's men's game and where he would like to take the organization. Question from Sandra Harwitt: Butch, you've thrown your name in the hat for the ATP executive chairman and president...
Page | ConversationSafina leading the Russian charge on the WTA Tour
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFour Points Russia rules the WTA roost Yes, it might be true that Maria Sharapova, currently on the tennis disabled list, was the only Russian woma...
Page | ConversationNadal has an arduous task ahead to complete a dream season
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFrom the Golden Boy, Rafael Nadal, to Elena Dementieva, the Beijing stars have plenty of reasons to be exultant. But we can only surmise how that success will carry over to the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008Venus solidifies her status as one of the all-time greats
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFrom the exhilarating championship runs by Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams, to another desultory performance by American men, the 2008 Wimbledon Championships left us with plenty of indelible memories.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008Year of destiny turns into doom and gloom for Federer
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer was the five-time defending Wimbledon champion. But after a devastating loss to Rafael Nadal in the final, the world No. 1 saw his year become even darker.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008Losing to big sister Venus little solace for Serena
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comIt doesn't always go Serena Williams' way. But her giant, competitive heart just doesn't compute allowances for failure.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2008Grounded Federer not reliant on anyone's guidance
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer will embark on his historic Wimbledon final devoid of a formal coach. Going it alone has worked just fine for the world No. 1, one of the most self-reliant players in history.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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