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Shaun AssaelElena Dementieva's tennis game is a thing of beauty. But her serve-well, her serve is a struggle. And maybe she likes it that way
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Time for Dementieva to break through
Abigail Lorge, TENNIS.com...straight sets to a fellow Russian who was claiming her first career Grand Slam event title -- Anastasia Myskina at Roland Garros and Svetlana Kuznetsova in New York. While other Russians like Maria Sharapova, Dinara...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2008Against all odds, Williams sisters have dominated tennis for years
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFrom urban blight to the brightest sibling stars of our time, the Williams sisters redefined tennis. But it was the rise of Roger Federer that exemplifies the current decade of Open era tennis, writes Joel Drucker.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Williams sisters appear to be on collision course to meet in final
Greg Garber, ESPN.comHaving devoured opponents thus far, and with dodgy semifinalists waiting, a Williams sisters final appears imminent.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 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, 2008Proud momma excited about daughter's first trip to a major final
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comFirst she saw her son Marat win two Grand Slam titles, and now Raouza Islanova will be along for the ride when her daughter takes the court on Saturday for the French Open championship.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008Ivanovic, Jankovic have propelled each other to the top
Greg Garber, ESPN.comThe odds a city like Belgrade could germinate two dominating players seem remote. But Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic are on the precipice of a world No. 1 ranking -- because of each other.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Ivanovic, Nadal remain the favorites to hoist the trophy
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWe're down to the sweet 16, and what better time to assess each player's chances of winning the French Open title?
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008The bearable lightness of being Jelena Jankovic
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith pristine movement, Jelena Jankovic is one of the most consistent performers on tour. However, fitness is a separate issue. Until she learns to carry herself with the bravado of a heavyweight, the Serb may never reach her full potential.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2008Defending champion Russia routs U.S., will face Spain in Fed Cup final
Associated PressVera Zvonareva beat Vania King 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the first reverse singles on Sunday to give Russia an insurmountable 3-0 lead over the United States in their Fed Cup semifinal and send the defending champions into the final.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Time to put up or shut up in Miami
Kamakshi Tandon, TENNIS.com...not quite as deep as Venus and Serena dodging broken glass on the Compton courts or Anastasia Myskina and Elena Dementieva's pizza parties at the Spartak club in Moscow, but Novak Djokovic and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 26, 2008THE LOOK OF LOVE
Alison GlockMaria Sharapova is beautiful, and a damn good tennis player. Is she changing the game, or is the game changing her?
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008Sharapova, Djokovic emphatic statements set the bar for 2008
Patrick McEnroe, ESPNThe curtains have come down on the first Slam of the year, but not before leaving behind a flurry of intriguing story lines. Thankfully, tennis maven Patrick McEnroe was here to shed some light.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008Ancic, Li pull out of Wimbledon with injuries
Associated PressMario Ancic withdrew from Wimbledon on Thursday because of a continuing illness, and Li Na pulled out with a rib injury.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Zvonareva replaced by Wozniak in Wimbledon field
Associated PressVera Zvonareva, who has been bothered by a left wrist injury for months, withdrew from Wimbledon on Monday.
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