Gonzo to pose as a formidable challenge
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFernando Gonzalez is more than a blistering forehand. But does he have enough to upset Rafael Nadal in the U.S. Open quarterfinals?
Story | Conversation | September 09, 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, 2009Roddick keeps going and going and ?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWe're not sure how much further American Andy Roddick will travel at the French Open, but you can count on this: He's ready for the challenge.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009An exciting time for French contingent
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAfter years of futile results at Roland Garros, homegrown Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils just might soothe the country's collective aching heart.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009Roddick's French ties go beyond tennis
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comConsidering his career-long travails at Roland Garros, it's ironic that all-American boy Andy Roddick is such a smashing hit with the French.
Story | Conversation | May 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, 2009Nothing goofy about Nadal clinching the year-end No. 1
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFour Points Nothing left undone The news that Rafael Nadal had clinched the year-end No. 1, ending Roger Federer's run at four, spurred a lot of di...
Page | ConversationFish finding his game at right time despite coaching carousel
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...than one writer noticed the bizarre numbers that emerged during Fish's win over France's Gael Monfils. As Boynton observed, Fish lives and dies by the serve-and-volley game, so according to...
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...
PageMonfils handling pressure of first major semifinal well
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...ago, who would have predicted that Barack Obama would be the Democratic presidential candidate, or that Gael Monfils would be the toast of Roland Garros? Accompanying Obama's full-front-page photo in the...
PageMonte Carlo results a forecast for the rest of the clay season?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIf anything, the Monte Carlo Masters was a microcosm of Roger Federer's topsy-turvy season. Conversely, Rafael Nadal's championship amplified his unbeatable clay status. And the antipathy toward Novak Djokovic, after another withdrawal, only worsened.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2008Instant replay cause for some concern at Davis Cup final
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comWhen it comes to Hawk-eye instant replay, Patrick McEnroe likes it from a fan and television perspective. However, the United States' captain is "totally against" the format that the ITF implements for instant replay when it comes to Davis Cup.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "gael monfils" make the list?
