Long and short of it, Querrey put in a gutsy performance
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comTaking down Rafael Nadal was a tall order, but Sam Querrey was almost up to the task, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | September 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, 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...
PageDespite slipups, don't discount French favorites at Roland Garros
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comArguably, the top four favorites to win the French Open left resounding images of defeat last week. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Justine Henin and Serena Williams all faltered, but is this a sign of things to come as Roland Garros approaches?
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008Long journey Down Under worth it for unheralded Americans
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe long pilgrimage to the other side of the world hasn't distracted Sam Querrey from his singular mission Down Under: to focus on the fuzzy yellow ball. And thus far, he's playing with 20-20 vision.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008In the Land of Oz, dreams begin at the first slam of the season
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...third and final Slam in 2000. Have a little fire, scarecrow: At this time last year, Ivo Karlovic was little more than an interesting footnote on the ATP circuit. Now, the genial giant is...
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, 2007Isner on outside looking in at Australian Open ... for now
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comIsner doing all he can to gain spot in Australian Open singles draw John Isner probably will crack the Australian Open singles draw one way or the ot...
PageTwenty players vying for final three spots in Shanghai
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comThe usual suspects have qualified for the year-end championships in Shanghai -- Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Davydenko and Roddick. But a cast of 20 remain mathematically alive for the remaining three slots.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2007Isner-Federer has potential to be intriguing match-up
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comFor a first-time Grand Slam participant, John Isner has been one cool customer. Is there any reason to think that will change in his third-round match against Roger Federer?
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "ivo karlovic" make the list?
