Federer opens with tough matchup
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer is looking for his fourth consecutive Wimbledon crown. However, as Whit Sheppard writes, getting out of his section of the draw will be no easy task.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006Nadal's streak, mastery of Federer are intact
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer once again was the gracious runner-up to Rafael Nadal in the best rivalry in men's tennis since Sampras-Agassi.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2006Cyprus unlikely place to find sport's next star
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comWith one more win, Marcos Baghdatis will be the Australian Open champ. As Whit Sheppard writes, Baghdatis has become the face of a nation not exactly known for its athletic prowess.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2006Americans missing as second week starts
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comAmerican men's tennis has been left to answer questions after all 12 singles players were eliminated before the second week.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2006Countdown (Under) begins to season's first Slam
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comInjuries have sapped the men's draw at the Australian Open. The same is not true for the women's field.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tommy haas" make the list?