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Tuesday, February 25
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Rovell: Patching together a deal
Win or lose, companies see value in endorsing players one match at a time.

Williams winning even when she's off
Venus Williams didn't serve well, but she was able to beat Sandrine Testud 6-4, 6-0.

Garber: Second coming
The crowds always have enjoyed Goran Ivanisevic, but since he won Wimbledon it's become a love-fest.

Kuerten out to prove he belongs on top
This year's French Open champion hopes to silence his doubters at the U.S. Open.

Makin' It Better: Vote on tennis' cover girl
Has fans' flame for Anna Kournikova burned out? Decide between her and Ashley Harkelroad, an up-and-coming rival.

The U.S. Open's dean of obscurity
For 22 years as a ballboy at the U.S. Open, Gary Spitz has made a career out of being neither seen nor heard.

Eking out a living on the fringe of pro tennis
Sixteen men and 16 women survived the qualifying tournament to reach the U.S. Open. Here is one player's story about making it on a shoestring budget.

Girl, Interrupted
Nearly everyone in tennis saw Jennifer Capriati's comeback coming -- and they welcomed it too.

Rovell: Injured Kournikova still keeps busy
Sponsors know Kournikova doesn't have to be centre court to be the center of attention.

Agassi finds time for tennis
Andre Agassi continually reassesses his priorities, trying to strike a balance between work and the rest of his life.

Ivanisevic Eager to Stay on Top
After winning Wimbledon, Goran Ivanisevic enters the U.S. Open brimming with confidence and hoping to produce more upsets.

Wheeler's X-Cellent Adventures: Chapter 39
This week, Wheeler desperately pleads with Anna Kournikova to save his best friend's life.

Venus rethinks schedule to finish fashion school
Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion Venus Williams is already rethinking her tennis schedule next year.

Ratto: Shop 'til she dropped
Serena Williams admits to taking shopping a little too seriously. But it could have been worse. Much worse.

Agassi ready to balance family, tennis
As he prepares to become a first-time father, Andre Agassi says he's ready for the new set of challenges.

ESPN.com's 2000 U.S. Open coverage
Marat Safin took his first Grand Slam while Venus Williams kept her streak alive.

ESPN.com's 2001 Wimbledon coverage
Capriati defeats Serena Williams to reach semifinals.

ESPN.com's 2001 French Open coverage
Gustavo Kuerten and Jennifer Capriati take home the titles at Roland Garros.

ESPN.com's 2001 Australian Open Coverage
Jennifer Capriati and Andre Agassi provide an American sweep Down Under.