2010 World Cup

2010 World Cup

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Draw of Davis Cup still brings out best

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Despite its midmarket venues and scheduling quirks, nothing brings out the national loyalties and exceptional tennis of today's top players like Davis Cup competition.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Pay attention to the U.S. Fed Cup team

Peter Bodo

...is, which is business as usual for the women's version of Davis Cup, which is tennis's equivalent to World Cup soccer -- except we're lucky enough to get it every year. In...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Time to go for the Davis Cup title, Fed

Peter Bodo

...beauties of the Davis Cup competition, which, despite the massive conspiracy of sports editors and broadcasters in the U.S. (some of the same guys who go gaga over World Cup soccer, now that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

England has caught Andy Murray fever

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

When the queen of England and Sean Connery personally phone Andy Murray, it's a clear indicator that the country is finally embracing its star pupil.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Closed-door Davis Cup decision defies logic

Tom Perrotta, TENNIS.com

...dangerous. The Malmo arena holds a mere 4,000 fans. We're not talking about a World Cup soccer match or the Super Bowl. If I'm one of the Israeli players, I'm...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 20, 2009

Tennis had its share of off-the-court episodes in 2008

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

By this time, we're acutely aware of tennis' on-court transpirations in 2008. But there were also plenty of reasons to both toast and lament the marriages, births and deaths off of it.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Short list of candidates being considered for the ATP's top spot

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The ATP appears closer to naming a replacement for outgoing president and executive chairman Etienne de Villiers. And after a tumultuous last 2½ years, the tour knows this time it must get it right.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Love him or hate him, Murray's profile skyrocketed

Ian Whittell, Special to ESPN.com

Despite being waxed in his first Grand Slam final, this was the week Andy Murray became a household name in Britain.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

If Federer and Nadal fell in the woods …

Stephen Tignor, TENNIS.com

...soccer, is going on somewhere in Beijing as well. The format may be similar to the World Cup, but the excitement level? Not so much. This isn't a shock or a disaster. The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2008

Can Murray maintain momentum versus Nadal?

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

His career rife with controversy, Andy Murray had suddenly become England's favorite son. But all the momentum and magic that has emanated this fortnight may come to a sudden halt against Rafael Nadal.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008

Ex-golfer Norman, tennis legend Evert wed in Bahamas

Reuters

Ex-golfer Greg Norman and tennis legend Chris Evert were married on Saturday in a seaside ceremony held under a veil of tight security on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2008

Tennis not necessarily the game of choice for Wimbledon's competitors

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

...last of the greatly anticipated quarterfinals of Euro 2008, the quadrennial event that alternates with the World Cup. For the next several days soccer -- not tennis -- will be the dominant topic of conversation in...

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Nadal amplifies his clay-court prowess at French Open

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

From a lopsided men's final to the best espresso in town, the French Open had highlights -- and lowlights -- aplenty.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2008

Starace gets signed shirt from Maradona as apology for heckling

Reuters

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona has sent a signed shirt to Italian tennis player Potito Starace as an apology for heckling him during a match in Argentina last month.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008

Report: Starace responds to Maradona insults with threat

Reuters

Italian tennis player Potito Starace has lambasted former idol Diego Maradona for insulting him during his quarterfinal loss to Argentina's David Nalbandian in the Buenos Aires Open.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2008