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Serena's tirade abruptly ends match

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A profanity-laced tirade by Serena Williams toward a lineswoman cost her a chance at defending her title at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Despite loss, Oudin's the real deal

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...title -- and the hearts of American tennis fans. One decade ago, it was 17-year-old Serena Williams. Singer Tony Bennett, a regular at the National Tennis Center, has seen a few opening acts in...

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Helfant's message: Expect tweaks, but few major changes

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Since becoming ATP World Tour executive chairman and president nearly nine months ago, Adam Helfant has maintained an exceedingly low prof...

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Who's who of women's tennis?

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...in four consecutive matches -- there was an amazing list of absentees: No.1 Safina, No. 3 Venus Williams, No. 4 Elena Dementieva, No. 5 Jelena Jankovic, No. 7 Vera Zvonareva, No. 8 Victoria Azarenka...

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Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The beautiful (talented) people at this U.S. Open are identified by a single name: Venus, Rafa, Serena, Roger, Novak, Maria, etc. The youngest player in the men's top 10, one of...

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No-fear attitude propels Oudin to win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

So what did it take to bring down one of the tour's hottest players, Elena Dementieva? For Melanie Oudin, the answer was no fear.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Court-speed conspiracy theory

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...through the court more quickly." Beyond the anecdotal evidence, there are these bottom-line results: The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, are through to today's third round and a near handful of American hammers...

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Nadal's knee assessment? Fresh for now

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- The awkward little backhand from Richard Gasquet carved its way through the air and, for a split second, Rafael Nadal hesitated. The...

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Nighttime pecking order to change

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In a day of equal prize money and gender equity, the men have invariably played until the early-morning hours at the U.S. Open. Now, it's the women's turn.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Safina's greatest challenge? Herself

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Dinara Safina can't catch a break. She's the No. 1 seed at the U.S. Open and her brother Marat, playing his final tournament at ...

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Venus survives opening-round scare in New York

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Venus Williams has been more regular than the No. 7 train at the National Tennis Center. In 10...

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Nadal draws tough opener in New York

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

If coming off wonky knees isn't enough to derail Rafael Nadal, his path through the U.S. Open field is littered with obstacles.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

All or nothing for Serena Williams

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Serena Williams' focus is on the majors -- understandably. But will her 2009 non-Slam doldrums carry over into the U.S. Open?

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

U.S. taking a more unified approach

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The U.S. has taken considerable steps to thrust itself back into the forefront of tennis. So how are the early returns looking?

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Luring U.S. kids gaining traction?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Having American standouts isn't absolutely essential to the viability of global tennis -- but it matters. So when will we see the next generation of U.S. stars?

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009