Eyeing contenders at ATP's year-ender
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIs Roger Federer out of gas as the tour rolls into London for the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals? And if Fed can't get stoked to secure the No. 1 ranking, who might burst through the door he leaves open?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Foursome looking to build on momentum
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMelanie Oudin and John Isner were among a quartet of players who gained new fans and new respect at the U.S. Open. Where do they go from here?
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Isner finally utilizing massive game
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comJohn Isner hasn't always understood how to maximize his massive attributes. But to the chagrin of his opponents, Isner's inner beast is finally awakening.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009Serena, Novak, Rafa on a roller coaster
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Aussie Open sets sail several questions and few answers for Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009This one stings for Federer
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comRafael Nadal's Australian Open title not only left Roger Federer weeping in despair, it also marked a critical juncture in their rivalry.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2009Verdasco fit to join inner sanctum
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNo longer satisfied lurking on the edges of the top 10, Fernando Verdasco's decision to follow in the footsteps of one of the all-time greats, Andre Agassi, has him flying high.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009Scintillating Tsonga not going anywhere
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comJo-Wilfried Tsonga's enthralling and powerful play has invoked memories of last year's run to the Australian Open final. Healthy and dominant again, there's something mystical about this giant talent.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Roddick ready to crash Djoker's party
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNovak Djokovic and Andy Roddick have starkly different contrasts on where they see themselves among the game's hierarchy. But one thing is for sure: Both remain resolute in winning more Slams.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2009Southpaw Nadal a rarity among his tennis brethren
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...represented in the ATP's top 100 (12 this week) and the top 20 (Nadal and Fernando Verdasco). The difference from yesteryear is that lefties used to make up a disproportionate percentage of the...
Page | ConversationNothing goofy about Nadal clinching the year-end No. 1
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...are fairly well represented in the ATP top 50 these days, with Nadal's fellow Spaniards Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez, France's Michael Llodra, Austria's Jurgen Melzer and Finland's Jarkko Nieminen...
Page | ConversationNadal's efficient, brilliant shotmaking propels Spain into final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNot even an ailing posterior could prevent Rafael Nadal from a near-flawless performance. At a historic bullring in Madrid, the world No. 1 bludgeoned American Andy Roddick in straight sets to propel the Spaniards into the Davis Cup final.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008U.S. finds no satisfaction in a moral victory
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comEntrenched in a hostile Madrid environment, Sam Querrey and Andy Roddick ardently fought the Spaniards in the Day 1 Davis Cup semifinals. But the U.S. heads into Saturday's action down 0-2.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Astute Ancic hoping to halt Federer's Wimbledon run -- again
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSince Mario Ancic shocked Roger Federer six years ago at the All England Club, their careers have gone in diametrically opposite directions. But a more astute Ancic is confident that lightning can strike again when the two meet in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008Nadal the lead warrior in Spanish surge on grass
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comLed by Rafael Nadal, the Spanish contingent is no longer too intimidated to take its chances on the lawns of England.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2008Monfils handling pressure of first major semifinal well
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comOut of this world PARIS -- Striking photos of two tall, expressive men of color stared out from newspapers -- from sporting to ultraserious -- on the ...
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