This Dr. Ivo is no one-trick pony
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe big-bombing, 6-foot-10 Ivo Karlovic is confident. And that's not necessarily a good sign for his quarterfinal opponent, Roger Federer.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Federer, Soderling set for rematch
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comGet your DVRs ready: In what is widely dubbed the best tennis day of the year, the Sweet 16 fields grace the All England Club on Monday.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009These players need to turn it around
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat ever happened to the hard-hitting James Blake? He's among a bevy of floundering players who have the unenviable task of snapping prolonged slumps.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Expect U.S. squad to roll
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWith no Roger Federer, render the first round of the Davis Cup a feeding frenzy for Andy Roddick and the U.S. team in Birmingham, Ala.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009The Worm wriggling his way up
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDon't fret about Maria Sharapova. Tennis might be on the backburner, but a burgeoning career as a tour guide might be her calling.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Fed and Serena face revived foes
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comEven at the pinnacle of his game, can Andy Roddick surmount Roger Federer? Will Serena Williams shake off the rust versus her intrepid Russian opponent? The Down Under final four matchups promise to be nothing short of sensational.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009Top dogs have stern quarterfinal tests
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWill Roger Federer's five-set comeback in the last round hinder his performance versus Juan Martin del Potro? Recent history says probably not.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Roddick fresh as a daisy in extreme heat
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAndy Roddick's fitness and fleet feet were the difference Tuesday as he was too much for defending Aussie champion Novak Djokovic, who retired down two sets to one amid record temperatures.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Simon faces test in Aussie behemoth
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe most unrecognized player in the top 10, Gilles Simon is trying to validate his status with a deep run Down Under. But first he must get by the altitudinous Aussie, Chris Guccione.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009Fresh hope awaits some in 2009
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet is just one of several players who underachieved in 2008, writes Ravi Ubha. But expectations were high for a reason, and a new year is a fresh opportunity to meet them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Murray seeking third straight Masters Series title
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe big four journey to Paris, the final Masters Series event of the season, in an attempt to fortify their seasons and gain confidence for the Masters Cup. But do they have the goods to wend their way through the draw?
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008Big 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, 2008Some still jockeying for position to qualify for the year-end championships
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe ATP and WTA championships will harness the top eight players in each field, respectively, for an opportunity to conquer the lucrative year-end events.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhile Novak Djokovic didn't win many fans Thursday at the U.S. Open, he's not tennis' only bad boy. Meet the few who have a penchant for ball abuse, crowd taunting and all-around aggravated behavior.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Can Federer find his form and capture Olympic gold?
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIt's essentially a Masters Series event without byes. None of the top-tier men appear to have a seamless path toward an Olympic medal.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tomas berdych" make the list?