21 Results for vera zvonareva

Serena destined for Open win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

While the top women's players have checked out of their hotels, Serena Williams seems destined for U.S. Open glory -- again.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Who's who of women's tennis?

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...1 Safina, No. 3 Venus Williams, No. 4 Elena Dementieva, No. 5 Jelena Jankovic, No. 7 Vera Zvonareva, No. 8 Victoria Azarenka, plus No. 11 Ana Ivanovic and No. 29 Maria Sharapova. Now, of...

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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 younges...

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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

Barrage of aces not enough for Dr. Ivo

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Despite a mammoth serving performance from Ivo Karlovic, Lleyton Hewitt battled his way into the second round of the French Open.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Men's tennis rife with predictability

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Ho-hum, the same mugs have reached the latter stages of men's tennis all year. A far cry from yesteryear when a deep ATP field cultivated interlopers on a regular basis.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

How the goalie helped the tennis star

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Victoria Azarenka has the chops to beat anyone. But she would not be where she is today without Blackhawks goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Don't be fooled, Jankovic earned the No. 1 ranking

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Like it or not, Jelena Jankovic will stroll away from this season as the world's No. 1 player. Despite a glaring title oh-fer during the coveted Grand Slam campaign, rankings simply don't lie, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

A vexed Sharapova misses out on golden opportunity

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Maria Sharapova appeared to be in control Monday in Paris. But the No.1-ranked Russian imploded versus compatriot Dinara Safina, missing out on an opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008

Sharapova on the comeback trail

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Maria Sharapova's powerful game is tempered by the slow red clay in Paris, but after a long layoff to mend a bum shoulder, she is ready to compete.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2007

Is Jackson the future of American women's tennis?

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Venus Williams is the only seeded American woman at Wimbledon. But, as Greg Garber writes, the future of U.S. women's tennis is Jamea Jackson.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2006

Russians are here to stay

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The Russians have arrived onto the women's tennis scene, and they won't be going away anytime soon.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2004

Davenport enjoying the game again

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Lindsay Davenport has delayed thoughts of retirement with a major resurgence.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2004

The encore performance

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Maria Sharapova proved she's no Kournikova by winning Wimbledon, but will she be the best at the U.S. Open?

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2004

Top players struggle with health

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Injuries and illness among most of the women mean Amelie Mauresmo is a favorite to win her first French Open.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2004