2008 tennis season breakdown easy as A-B-C
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIs breaking down the 2008 tennis season really that overwhelming? Many of you believe it was rife with volatility, exhilaration and complexity. But in reality, it was as simple as A, B, C.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 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, 2008Federer willing to concede any chance of regaining top ranking
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comDid someone say the season ends after the U.S. Open? Not so fast. Sure, Roger Federer has been relegated to the No. 2 ranking, but others (ahem, Ana Ivanovic) still have a lot to play for.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 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, 2008Five things we learned from the Big Five matches
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhat happened at Tuesday's Big Five matches? Ravi Ubha is here to tell you.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Roddick leaves England disappointed once again
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comAmericans gone bad WIMBLEDON, England -- Andy Roddick suffered one of the worst moments of his career at Wimbledon last year, upset by Richard Gasque...
PageInjury forces Roddick to rein in serve
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comHe won't be favored to win, but there are several reasons American Andy Roddick should be able to make a deep run at Wimbledon, writes Ravi Ubha.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008Nadal must circumvent fatigue, injuries from grinding clay-court season
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe salient question surrounding the Hamburg Masters is how Rafael Nadal will respond from a shocking defeat a week ago in Rome. The world No. 2 has shown vulnerability this year -- even on clay.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008Recent powerhouse Serbia looking to tame talented Russian squad
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comIn the blink of an eye, Davis Cup competition is back. Can the U.S. avoid a letdown on dirt? How will Aussie Open champ Novak Djokovic respond? Ravi Ubha breaks down the eight first-round matchups.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tommy robredo" make the list?