Serena, Safina battle for No. 1 in Doha
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWondering what's at stake at the year-end championships in Doha, Qatar? How about the razor-thin five-point margin in the rankings that separates Serena Williams from Dinara Safina.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Ivanovic hoping respite is the answer
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFor someone as ultra competitive as Ana Ivanovic, turning the switch off is exceptionally difficult. But that's exactly what she did -- for better or worse.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009More penalties to come for new No. 1?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams has officially assumed the world No. 1 ranking again. But her rightful ascendance in the rankings might very well be blunted by further sanctions stemming from Williams' U.S. Open outburst.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Clijsters stands out amid turmoil
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite the many breakdowns that have wreaked havoc for the world's top women, Kim Clijsters very much has her act together.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009Finalists seek redemption in Paris
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comElite athletic pedigree and extraordinary talent aside, Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova also share a dubious history of collapsing in Grand Slam finals.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Don't count out Cibulkova or Stosur
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDominika Cibulvoka and Samantha Stosur have massive opportunities to dispose of their heavily favored opponents in Thursday's French Open semifinals.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Safina's rise just a matter of time
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDinara Safina has spent an athletic lifetime escaping the shadows cast by others, and never as quickly as her critics demand. As Safina says herself: "Doesn't matter, fast or slow," because she's playing like a No. 1 now.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009Wide-open field a burden for Federer?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe door is wide open for the venerable Roger Federer to capture the French Open title he has longed for. But will he embrace the challenge or cook under the pressure?
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009Venus' 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, 2009Henin says she won't return to tennis
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFormer No. 1 Justine Henin maintains she won't change her mind about retirement like her longtime foil and fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters, who insisted she was gone for good but then couldn't stay away.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Murky outlook for Ivanovic, Sharapova
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThough Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova are blessed with gift-wrapped talent, various injuries have muted this burgeoning rivalry of glamour girls.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Come out of your comfort zone, Roger
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDoes Roger Federer need to hit the gym? And why is the WTA desperate for Maria Sharapova to return? Bonnie D. Ford sits down with Chris Evert to answer these queries.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009Aftermath of Henin's retirement still felt
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWanted: A WTA player capable of a compelling rivalry, jugular instinct and holding the No. 1 ranking. After Justine Henin's retirement a year ago, the search continues.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 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, 2009From breakdowns to breakthroughs
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWrestling her restless mind drove Vera Zvonareva to emotional meltdowns. But today, she has learned to relax in big situations, and it's made a world of difference.
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