Big Three looking to master Madrid
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAfter a brief hiatus, Roger Federer makes his return to tennis at the Madrid Masters, seeking to build on the momentum from his U.S. Open championship. But will an onerous draw hinder his chances? Ravi Ubha breaks down the field.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Daunting task for defending champion United States
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThey are the defending champions but a win over Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals -- in Madrid and on red clay -- would be no less than a monumental upset for the United States.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Five things we learned from the long weekend
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat happened at the U.S. Open while you were away for the last long weekend of the summer? Ravi Ubha is here to tell you.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Nadal faces few obstacles en route to semifinals
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comNewly crowned world No. 1 Rafael Nadal and four-time defending champion Roger Federer appear to have gentle quadrants as they embark on a journey to meet in a third straight Grand Slam final.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Djokovic ready to recharge in Toronto
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comFor the first time since Wimbledon, all the top guns are at the same venue and hoping to kick off their hard-court season in style at the Toronto Masters Series.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008All 32 players left in Wimbledon draw set to do battle on Monday
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe cachet of Wimbledon is unparalleled. But couple in all 16 players left in each of the respective draws battling on the same day and it's pure extravaganza. Ravi Ubha breaks down Monday's matchups.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2008Now is Nadal's time to win Wimbledon
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWe should see Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon finals for the third straight year. But, unlike the past two years, the outcome will be very different, Ravi Ubha writes.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Injury forces Roddick to rein in serve
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHe won't be favored to win, but there are several reasons American Andy Roddick should be able to make a deep run at Wimbledon, writes Ravi Ubha.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008Time running out in Federer's quest for elusive French title
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal appear to have smooth rides in their respective portions of the French Open draw. But the question is whether the world No. 1 will finally discover the winning formula and capture the one Slam missing from his resume.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Nadal must circumvent fatigue, injuries from grinding clay-court season
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe salient question surrounding the Hamburg Masters is how Rafael Nadal will respond from a shocking defeat a week ago in Rome. The world No. 2 has shown vulnerability this year -- even on clay.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008Nadal prohibitive favorite to claim fourth straight Rome title
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Rome Masters is upon us, and with it come the world's top two players, who are clearly a cut above the rest. Rafael Nadal is on another protracted clay winning streak, while Roger Federer is again playing with resolve.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Jankovic has been upstaged this season by fellow Serbs
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet's decision to bow out of his Davis Cup match because of a blister clearly didn't sit well. Justine Henin's roller-coaster season has challenged her stranglehold atop the rankings. These are just a few of the 2008 underachievers.
Story | Conversation | May 02, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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