Ascension of Djokovic, Murray creates new dynamic in men's game
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFrom Novak Djokovic's WWE lashing to Roger Federer's creepy cult ritual, the 2008 tennis season had wild and wacky moments aplenty. And that Nadal guy -- he did a few things, too.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Dejected Blake, elated teenagers highlight Week 1 of the U.S. Open
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhile a crestfallen summer certainly hurt Ana Ivanovic's chances, perhaps karma played a role in Lindsay Davenport's early dismissal. Bonnie D. Ford highlights the week that was at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Overpowering Querrey inflicts damage at U.S. Open
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFour Points Coming of age There's no doubt Monday night's late match on center court was a significant passage for Donald Young, who showed streaks ...
Page | ConversationMixed day for Americans at Wimbledon
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAll business WIMBLEDON, England -- This trip is gravy, in a way, for Lindsay Davenport. Her son just turned a year old in this season of stolen time...
PageAffection for Wimbledon unlike anything else
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThere's a time in everyone's life when tennis is no longer a viable option. But it's the intimate bond with Wimbledon that makes the farewell such an emotional experience.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008Sour day for Ginepri, American contingent at Wimbledon
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comGoing home WIMBLEDON, England -- Like most players, Robby Ginepri says he doesn't like to peek at his draw ahead of time, but his famous coach, Jose H...
PageBig three looking to restore the game's health
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...but this is a pretty critical time in tennis,'' Martin said. Special request Winsome French veteran Fabrice Santoro has used sleight of hand to entertain us and annoy, thwart and frustrate higher-ranked players...
PageBreakthroughs of Tsonga and Hantuchova among top Aussie moments
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMaria Sharapova was unstoppable while Novak Djokovic was spectacular. But the year's first Slam offered up much more than its newest titlists. Bonnie D. Ford identifies the highs, and lows, from the Land of Oz.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008Scrappy, unconventional Santoro has knack for frustrating opponents
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNothing about him exudes tennis. But with 20 years of mileage and counting, Fabrice Santoro's tactics have turned junk into treasure. And next up for the unconventional one, world No. 1 Roger Federer.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008Comeback Kid Davenport and Sharapova on course for second-round clash
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIntriguing early-round battles Down Under Drawing a few conclusions from the Australian Open draw, lightning-round style: Women Is Lindsay...
PageIn the Land of Oz, dreams begin at the first slam of the season
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThere's no place like home at the Oz The Australian Open, with its relaxed atmosphere and Down Under cheer, is known as the "Happy Slam.'' Yet,...
PageDavenport has carte blanche in 2008
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comAmerican good as gold in 2008 Remember the golden tickets that let Charlie and the other kids into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory? Lindsay Davenport...
PageFederer's supremacy, Davydenko's scandal headline 2007
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhere else do you find the Grammy's and Emmy's wrapped up in one? Where else do reports of deliberate food poisoning and rainbow-sherbet polos make headlines? Quite simply -- that was the 2007 tennis season.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007Federer, Henin head and shoulders above the rest
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comFrom Federer's continued dominance, to Henin's remarkable run, Bonnie D. Ford shares a few musings from this year's U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2007Huge weight lifted off Blake's shoulders with five-set win
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comThe fifth set alone between James Blake and Fabrice Santoro was worth the price of admission. Bonnie D. Ford writes how Blake -- finally -- broke into the win column in a five-set match.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "fabrice santoro" make the list?