Federer faces tough opener against Costa
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comNo. 1 seed Roger Federer and Andre Agassi drew tough first-round matchups in the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2004Serena, Capriati have scores to settle
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comSerena Williams vs. Jennifer Capriati and Guillermo Coria vs. Carlos Moya are good enough to be championship finals.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2004Will Capriati survive to face Serena?
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comSome potentially exciting quarterfinal matchups among the women will be decided Sunday.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2004Santoro faces player who ousted Roddick
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comAfter playing the longest match in history, Fabrice Santoro made only nine unforced errors in his next five-set victory.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 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, 2004Roddick's first round isn't easy
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comAndy Roddick and Venus Williams need to be ready from the start to avoid an upset.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2004First-round matches to watch
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comWhen the U.S. Open draw came out, two first-round matches immediately stood out.
Story | August 21, 2003Kuerten's opener could be five sets
Howie Schwab, ESPN.comGustavo Kuerten owns the record against his first-round opponent but they almost always go five sets.
Story | January 09, 2003Beat-up vets take on youngsters
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comDangerous floaters like Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, Todd Martin and Richard Krajicek are capable of scoring early surprises.
Story | August 22, 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, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tommy robredo" make the list?