Ostracizing 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, 2009Mentally tough Paszek understands the virtue of patience
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comShe has the patience of a well-groomed veteran and the tenacity of a player with lofty goals. But most revealing about the 17-year-old Tamira Paszek is that she is encircled by family and coaches who are allowing her game to cultivate at its own pace.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008Henin'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, 2007Season comes full circle for Henin
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comJustine Henin's season started with her absence from the Australian Open. Now, eight months and two Grand Slam titles later, it's clear that her personal and professional destinies are linked.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2007Teenagers take out top players
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comEighteen-year-old Agnes Szavay pulled off the first upset of the day at the U.S. Open on Saturday. When it was all said and done, a quartet of players under 20 had taken over the bottom half of the women's draw.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007Draw your own conclusions
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer and Justine Henin are the top seeds and favorites heading into next week's U.S. Open. Both could have an easy first week in New York before things get interesting, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "anna chakvetadze" make the list?
