16 Results for ana ivanovic

Challenges aplenty for new CEO Allaster

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Stacey Allaster inherits a healthy organization. But how she maximizes the tour's presence with a lack of WTA star power remains to be seen.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Federer still trying to break the Rafa code

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Stacked résumé Roger Federer is addicted to being the best. He certainly didn't hide this proclivity during the year-end Masters Cup, exp...

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Obvious challenges waiting in the wings for Helfant

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Helfant at the Helm MELBOURNE, Australia -- Early Wednesday morning, before action started at the Australian Open, new ATP executive chairman and ...

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Serbia stands proud and powerful

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

...Serbians -- defending Australian Open men's champion Novak Djokovic, WTA world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic. Instead of following in the footsteps of former greats, the three stars are creating the footsteps...

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Masters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

The sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Unfulfilled potential has Kuznetsova looking for answers

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Svetlana Kuznetsova's attitude and aptitude are unassailable. But despite a big game and striking pedigree, recent struggles have some suggesting the Russian talent is at her career crossroads.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Buchholz: Time for everyone to be on the same page

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

The world of men's tennis is about to undergo a face-lift, at least in terms of the person at the helm of the ATP Tour. After top players Roger Federe...

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Safina leading the Russian charge on the WTA Tour

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

...went the distance in Australia. But while the remaining top prizes were picked up by others -- Ana Ivanovic (French Open), Venus Williams (Wimbledon) and Serena Williams (U.S. Open) -- tennis fans should not be...

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Nadal has an arduous task ahead to complete a dream season

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

From the Golden Boy, Rafael Nadal, to Elena Dementieva, the Beijing stars have plenty of reasons to be exultant. But we can only surmise how that success will carry over to the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008

Venus solidifies her status as one of the all-time greats

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

From the exhilarating championship runs by Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams, to another desultory performance by American men, the 2008 Wimbledon Championships left us with plenty of indelible memories.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Williams sisters each have formidable belief they will win

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Sibling showdown WIMBLEDON, England -- If you take a listen to Venus and Serena Williams they project that everything between them is always lovey-...

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Game's top stars looking for retribution at Wimbledon

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

After their respective clay-court demises at the French Open, Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters are seeking vindication on a surface much more comfortable to their playing styles. But viable competition likely will make their Wimbledon paths difficult.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008

French Open manifested everything from perfection to putrid

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

By now, we know Rafael Nadal left Roger Federer licking his wounds at Roland Garros, while Ana Ivanovic established herself as the sovereign Serb. But so much more went down during this fortnight.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008

Can Ivanovic hang on to her world No. 1 ranking?

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Ana Ivanovic will officially become the new world No. 1 when the rankings are released Monday. But will she be able to maintain her new status?

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008

All signs thus far pointing to a Nadal four-peat

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

...to be tested in a single set through three rounds at the French Open. Four stars Ana Ivanovic Ivanovic is looking mighty solid and comfortable through the first week of the French Open and...

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