Nadal's ascension to world No. 1 ranking just the beginning
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNo one was ever fully prepared for the precocious, indefatigable Rafael Nadal. But after 160 weeks as the No. 2 player in the world, the Spanish sensation has officially displaced Roger Federer as the best in the game.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008Nadal could be only one to compete with Federer
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRafael Nadal has come along way in two years, and his blistering timetable to another Grand Slam title is continuing here at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2005Durability of Olympic champs to be tested
Greg Garber, ESPN.comJustine Henin-Hardenne and Nicolas Massu won in Athens. Will they pay a price for gold at the U.S. Open?
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2004Spadea shrugs off slump
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAt an age when most players see their games evaporating, Spadea is playing better than ever.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2004It all hinges on the serve
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAndy Roddick's serve is the most lethal in the game. For him, it is the ultimate equalizer.
Story | September 06, 2003Roddick reaches his third Grand Slam semi this year
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAs Andy Roddick takes step after step toward his first major title, he seems more and more comfortable.
Story | September 05, 2003Nalbandian upsets Federer
Greg Garber, ESPN.comNeither player is quite sure why, but Roger Federer just can't seem to beat David Nalbandian.
Story | September 04, 2003Record nearly set for postponed matches
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe lucky players were the ones who got to go home early as all but one match was rained out at the Open.
Story | September 02, 2003Contingency plans ready
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRain -- really a heavy mist -- washed out matches for a second day at the Open.
Story | September 02, 2003Parents on Tour
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAt the U.S. Open, no fewer than 13 men in the singles draw are fathers. And it's changed their lives.
Story | September 01, 2003Men's top eight seeds survive
Greg Garber, ESPN.comOther than a little rain, the fallout expected with the defending champs missing at the Open never appeared.
Story | September 01, 2003Federer blasts Blake
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer, a wizard of geometry and dazzling hand-eye coordination, was just better than James Blake.
Story | August 31, 2003Youngsters fight for future, while Agassi chases legacy
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAfter a decade of dominance by Pete Sampras, the men's side is finally open to fresh, new-school suggestions.
Story | August 21, 2003A beautiful (tennis) mind
Greg Garber, ESPN.comBrad Gilbert downloaded his brain into Andre Agassi. Result: six majors. Now, Andy Roddick has full access.
Story | July 02, 2003Philippoussis unafraid of Agassi
Greg Garber, ESPN.comBaseliner Andre Agassi threw in a little serve-volley to advance Satuday. He'll need strategy against Mark Philippoussis.
Story | June 28, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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