Hingis will have hands full with Zvonareva
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comThe names might not be Davenport and Federer, but Howie Schwab writes that there are several worthwhile first-round matches to pay attention to at the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2006Some interesting openers in store
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comAustralian Open first round matches to watch
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2005Zheng won't be easy for Serena
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comUnlike the French Open, Wimbledon offers little chance for any major first-round upsets.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2004Will Kuerten's serve hold?
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comGustavo Kuerten's serve has held up well, but David Nalbandian is no pushover.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2004Can Kuerten keep winning?
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comThree former No. 1 players -- Gustavo Kuerten, Marat Safin and Lleyton Hewitt -- are back in the mix.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2004Federer, Kuerten face off
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer, who has never made it past the French Open quarterfinals, faces a test in Gustavo Kuerten.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 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, 2004It's tough early for Agassi, Capriati
Howie Schwab, Special to ESPN.comAmong the players with difficult draws are Andre Agassi and Jennifer Capriati, who meet tough foes early.
Story | May 23, 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, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "xavier malisse" make the list?
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