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Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

Federer seeking to revive mojo at year-end Masters Cup

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Make no mistake: Anything less than a title at the year-end Masters Cup is unacceptable for Roger Federer. After a year fraught with adversity and question marks, the former No. 1 is primed to reclaim his mojo.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Don't be fooled, Jankovic earned the No. 1 ranking

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Like it or not, Jelena Jankovic will stroll away from this season as the world's No. 1 player. Despite a glaring title oh-fer during the coveted Grand Slam campaign, rankings simply don't lie, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Federer's emphatic statement at U.S. Open salvages deflated season

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

So close, yet so far. That was the theme of Roger Federer's season from the outset. But after a massive effort versus Andy Murray at the U.S. Open, the Swiss proved he is still a force to be reckoned with.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Serena ends magical U.S. Open with championship and No. 1 ranking

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Serena Williams has had plenty of ups and downs since dominating tennis five years ago. But after claiming her third U.S. Open title, and the No. 1 ranking to boot, she appears to be stronger than ever.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008

Bollettieri had a hand in grooming 10 players who hit No. 1

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Nick Bollettieri may not be privy to the latest and greatest technology, but he put together an ecosystem of the world's most celebrated tennis players by simply assimilating players' needs and stern communication.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008

History on the line for Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Evolving from the king of clay to grass master and Olympic gold medalist, a U.S. Open championship for Rafael Nadal would be one of the greatest seasons in tennis history.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008

Djokovic beats Roddick on court, trashes him off it

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Novak Djokovic's racket did the talking in a four-set win over Andy Roddick on Thursday night, but it was his on-court rhetoric afterward that stirred the Big Apple crowd.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

Jankovic, Dementieva aching to win first career Grand Slam title

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With 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, 2008

Serena outplayed Venus during crucial moments

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Dramatics 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, 2008

Resurgent Roddick not buying Djokovic's sob story

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

With all his physical ailments, it's hard not to pigeonhole Novak Djokovic as a hypochondriac. Although the beleaguered Serb might be playing possum, Andy Roddick knows he'll have his hands full.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

One year later, Djokovic's game and image are still evolving

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A year ago, Novak Djokovic charmed the crowd at Flushing Meadows with his imitations. But has he gone from class clown to crass clown? Garber

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Olympic fatigue catching up with Federer and the field

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Worn 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, 2008

Federer's spirits remain high despite season of tribulations

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

An indifferent season has temporarily stalled the Roger Federer Big Apple buzz. But the once-invincible king has remained optimistic and resolute in his quest for a fifth straight U.S. Open crown.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008

Querrey crashes into fourth round of U.S. Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Ho-hum & the Williams sisters demolished their opponents Saturday at the U.S. Open. But American Sam Querrey, an unusual suspect, was not to be outdone.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2008