Challenges aplenty for new CEO Allaster
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comStacey 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, 2009Federer still trying to break the Rafa code
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comStacked résumé Roger Federer is addicted to being the best. He certainly didn't hide this proclivity during the year-end Masters Cup, exp...
Page | ConversationObvious challenges waiting in the wings for Helfant
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comHelfant at the Helm MELBOURNE, Australia -- Early Wednesday morning, before action started at the Australian Open, new ATP executive chairman and ...
PageSerbia 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...
PageMasters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comThe 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, 2008Unfulfilled potential has Kuznetsova looking for answers
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comSvetlana 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, 2008Buchholz: Time for everyone to be on the same page
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comThe 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...
Page | ConversationSafina 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...
Page | ConversationNadal has an arduous task ahead to complete a dream season
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFrom 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, 2008Venus solidifies her status as one of the all-time greats
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFrom 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, 2008Williams sisters each have formidable belief they will win
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comSibling showdown WIMBLEDON, England -- If you take a listen to Venus and Serena Williams they project that everything between them is always lovey-...
PageGame's top stars looking for retribution at Wimbledon
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comAfter 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, 2008French Open manifested everything from perfection to putrid
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comBy 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, 2008Can Ivanovic hang on to her world No. 1 ranking?
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comAna 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, 2008All 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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