Bonnie D. Ford

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Bonnie D. Ford covers tennis and Olympic sports for ESPN.com.

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Who's who of women's tennis?

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

As the men's round of 16 stepped off on Monday, the top quarter was simply loaded from top to bottom, with No. 1 seed Roger Federer versus No. 14 Tomm...

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Anonymity A-OK for that guy playing Fed

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Juan Martin del Potro is the invisible man. But squashing the dreams of the revered Roger Federer in the French Open semifinals would leave a lasting impression on the tennis world.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009

Cibulkova nearly pitches a shutout

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Ova the hump PARIS -- There are 20 Ovas in the main draw here at Roland Garros, 10 in each half of the draw. Some of them -- Maria Sharapova, Sv...

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Serena hunkers down, focuses, dominates

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Drawn and quartered PARIS -- The men's draw is a shambles in the wake of stunning departures by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, the men viewed as m...

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Federer loosens up, tightens forehand

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Having notoriously dwindled in crucial moments this year, Roger Federer finally embraced the big moment and reserved his place in the French Open quarterfinals.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Nadal's historic run in Paris ends

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

How the mighty have fallen: After Rafael Nadal's majestic French Open reign came crashing down at the hands of Robin Soderling, so did a slice of history.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009

Bad day at the office for Novak Djokovic

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Djoker drubbed PARIS -- Rarely has a defeat been as galvanizing as Novak Djokovic's 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9) loss to Rafael Nadal two weeks ago in th...

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The sounds, screeches, squalls and shrieks of Larcher de Brito

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

"Ennhheeee!" PARIS -- The whistles and boos cascaded down on the burnt sienna floor of Court Philippe Chatrier and Aravane Rezai waved her hand i...

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Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Bigger not always better PARIS -- Jelena Jankovic came striding into the 2009 season with the No. 1 ranking and a new suit of armor -- in the for...

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Gutsy Sharapova comes through when it matters

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

On the mend PARIS -- Maria Sharapova has always been among the best-dressed in her field and this year at Roland Garros is no exception. The 22-yea...

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Nothing automatic for Serena these days

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

Work to be done PARIS -- In her professional debut, 14-year-old Serena Williams lost to No. 149-ranked Annie Miller 6-1, 6-1 in Quebec City. ...

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Draining clay season could take its toll

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The grueling grind PARIS -- Forty-four minutes into the seven-part mini-series that would be his coronation, Rafael Nadal found himself dead even wi...

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Blake, Fish will put friendship on hiatus

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Friends turn foes NEW YORK -- Like the upper 80s in Manhattan, the third round at the U.S. Open is a pricey piece of real estate. It means y...

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American mystery sticking around at All England Club

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Making a name WIMBLEDON, England -- When you've never advanced past the second round of a Grand Slam tournament, respect can be an elusive thing. ...

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