Murky outlook for Ivanovic, Sharapova
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThough Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova are blessed with gift-wrapped talent, various injuries have muted this burgeoning rivalry of glamour girls.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Aftermath of Henin's retirement still felt
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWanted: A WTA player capable of a compelling rivalry, jugular instinct and holding the No. 1 ranking. After Justine Henin's retirement a year ago, the search continues.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Ostracizing Peer an enormous setback
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Dubai government officials, WTA and players failed to safeguard Shahar Peer. Their injustices collectively work to undermine sports.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009Roddick, Blake hoping home Grand Slam is a quick fix
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFour Points The yes man New world No. 1 Rafael Nadal has worked nearly as diligently on his English as on his grass- and hard-court games, but he ...
Page | ConversationAffection for Wimbledon unlike anything else
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThere's a time in everyone's life when tennis is no longer a viable option. But it's the intimate bond with Wimbledon that makes the farewell such an emotional experience.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008Cornet the perfect antidote to the afflicted French stars
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the majority of the hometown contingent withering, the French have found the new favorite daughter they have palpably been yearning for. Alizé Cornet is bright, articulate and ready for stardom.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008Dogged Henin received few handouts during emotional career
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIt's safe to say nothing came easy for Justine Henin. As unassuming as she was on the court, her life was replete with drama and emotion off of it. And now, life after tennis begins.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008Breakthroughs of Tsonga and Hantuchova among top Aussie moments
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMaria Sharapova was unstoppable while Novak Djokovic was spectacular. But the year's first Slam offered up much more than its newest titlists. Bonnie D. Ford identifies the highs, and lows, from the Land of Oz.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008Time to rise up for Sharapova and Ivanovic at Aussie final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe allure of the Australian Open final is self-evident. Anyone witnessed the Hollywood faces of Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic? But what would be even more attractive: A competitive title bout.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008Henin-Mauresmo rivalry fading before our eyes
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIt wasn't long ago that the Justine Henin-Amelie Mauresmo rivalry was the prize fight in women's tennis. Today, though, their careers have gone in diametrically opposite directions -- and that's a shame.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2008Comeback Kid Davenport and Sharapova on course for second-round clash
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIntriguing early-round battles Down Under Drawing a few conclusions from the Australian Open draw, lightning-round style: Women Is Lindsay...
PageHenin's triumphs, Hingis' troubles highlight 2007 season
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comJustine Henin owned the WTA Tour, but so much more happened in 2007 -- retirements, engagements and rebirths. Bonnie D. Ford rehashes all the good -- as well as the bad and the ugly -- of the past season.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Israel's top players on the brink of another kind of breakthrough
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comIt's been a great year for Israeli players, from Shahar Peer to the doubles team of Erlich and Ram, and a Davis Cup win. 2008 could bring another breakthrough as Israeli players weigh whether to compete in Muslim countries.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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