Hingis will have hands full with Zvonareva
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2006Some interesting openers in store
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comAustralian Open first round matches to watch
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2005Expect Venus and Serena to move on
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comWith Justine Henin-Hardenne out, Venus and Serena have to be encouraged about winning the title.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004Roddick faces Martin in first round
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comThe French Open starts with the defending champ Juan Carlos Ferrero taking on former No. 2 player Tommy Haas.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2004Hewitt drew tough opening opponent
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comLleyton Hewitt is the first Australian to be the top seed at Wimbledon since John Newcombe, so expectations are pretty high.
Story | June 18, 2002Federer's foe does well in Paris
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comThe men's draw should see some first-round upsets, while the seeds should hold on in on the women's side.
Story | May 24, 2002Wimbledon semifinal matchup resurfaces early
Howie Schwab, ESPN.comThe first Grand Slam event of the tennis season has a number of intriguing first-round matchups. Several seeds could be challenged early.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2001Must-see matches: first round
Howie Schwab, ESPN.comAs Wimbledon nears, here's our take on the must-see first-round matches.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2000TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tommy haas" make the list?