Venus' footwork founders in Paris clay
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIn many ways, the Williams sisters feel at home in Paris. That is until they step onto the courts of Roland Garros. Just ask Venus, who was bounced in the third round on Friday.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009U.S. digs deep in emotional win
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com… We know the rest. Down a set, a break and match point in the decisive match, the U.S. Fed Cup team somehow pulled off the miracle comeback.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Haynes, Dent back with renewed hope
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIt's not the career they once envisioned, but Americans Angela Haynes and Taylor Dent have overcome catastrophes and are back on the court with refreshing ardor.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 20092008 season highlighted by topsy-turvy battle for WTA supremacy
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIf Jelena Jankovic and the Williams sisters failed to win ESPN.com's WTA player of the year award, then who did? After hours of waffling and beating her head, Bonnie D. Ford is, well, still waffling.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Tsonga back in the stirrups
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comA Tsonga sighting NEW YORK -- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hasn't played since May thanks to knee surgery for a torn meniscus that knocked him out of the Fr...
PageTipsarevic, Kudryavtseva turning heads with play and rhetoric
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFrom a stealth Serb's coming-out party to a rhapsodic Russian's spunk, it's been a roller-coaster ride at Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2008Players sporting their latest Wimbledon fashions
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...sequel to 2007's sensational red knickers. This is one AWOL that really hurts the paparazzi. Bethanie Mattek, who upped the ante with blue knickers of her own last year, won her first-round...
PageBig three looking to restore the game's health
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...this case, we hope The Magician gets booked on the big stage. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images Bethanie Mattek has never been one to shy away from fashion. This includes donning tube socks during Wimbledon...
PageIsner on outside looking in at Australian Open ... for now
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comIsner doing all he can to gain spot in Australian Open singles draw John Isner probably will crack the Australian Open singles draw one way or the ot...
PageDraw 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 NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "bethanie mattek" make the list?