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Hingis will have hands full with Zvonareva

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

The names might not be Davenport and Federer, but Howie Schwab writes that there are several worthwhile first-round matches to pay attention to at the Australian Open.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2006

Williams sisters could meet early

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

The best action will come later at Wimbledon, but there are still plenty of good early matchups.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2005

Federer faces tough opener against Costa

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

No. 1 seed Roger Federer and Andre Agassi drew tough first-round matchups in the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004

Zheng won't be easy for Serena

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

Unlike the French Open, Wimbledon offers little chance for any major first-round upsets.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2004

Serena, Capriati have scores to settle

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

Serena Williams vs. Jennifer Capriati and Guillermo Coria vs. Carlos Moya are good enough to be championship finals.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2004

Will Capriati survive to face Serena?

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

Some potentially exciting quarterfinal matchups among the women will be decided Sunday.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2004

Federer, Kuerten face off

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

Roger Federer, who has never made it past the French Open quarterfinals, faces a test in Gustavo Kuerten.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004

Expect Venus and Serena to move on

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

With Justine Henin-Hardenne out, Venus and Serena have to be encouraged about winning the title.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004

Roddick faces Martin in first round

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

The French Open starts with the defending champ Juan Carlos Ferrero taking on former No. 2 player Tommy Haas.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2004

Potential showdowns brewing

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

You might not recognize all the names, but there are some interesting matchups out there like Ashley Harkleroad vs. Maria Sharapova.

Story | June 17, 2003

Kuerten's opener could be five sets

Howie Schwab, ESPN.com

Gustavo Kuerten owns the record against his first-round opponent but they almost always go five sets.

Story | January 09, 2003

Beat-up vets take on youngsters

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

Dangerous floaters like Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, Todd Martin and Richard Krajicek are capable of scoring early surprises.

Story | August 22, 2002

Federer's foe does well in Paris

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

The men's draw should see some first-round upsets, while the seeds should hold on in on the women's side.

Story | May 24, 2002

Players prepare to tackle first round

Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.com

Some have better luck than others in the first-round draw at the Australian Open.

Story | January 11, 2002

Kuerten and Ferrero didn't draw the easiest matches

Howie Schwab, ESPN.com

There will be a few seeds sweating out tough opening matches as well as a couple of unseeded players paired off in interesting showdowns.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2001
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