Henin makes quick work of Serena in straight sets
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN,comThe much-anticipated quarterfinal match between Justine Henin and Serena Williams was a lopsided affair. Now Henin, the two-time defending champion, has a semifinal date with possibly the hottest player on tour.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007Jankovic wears down Venus in another Grand Slam
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comOne of the most intriguing questions this season is whether Venus Williams is intent on measuring up to her former stature. Her enigmatic third-round loss to Jelena Jankovic at the French Open didn't provide much of an answer.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007Trio of Serbian stars leading the charge
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt's a country that has endured more than a decade of war and economic turmoil. But suddenly, Serbia is germinating some of the best tennis players in the world.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2007Chris Evert owned Roland Garros like no other
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comOn the eve of the year's second Grand Slam, seven-time French Open champ Chris Evert discusses Federer's quest for history, the state of the women's game, and looks back on her own clay-court dominance during the 1970s.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007Women's Q&A heading into Roland Garros
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comWill Justine Henin win her fourth crown at Roland Garros? Is this the year France's own Amelie Mauresmo breaks through on the terre battue? Bonnie DeSimone answers those questions in her preview of the women's French Open.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007Jankovic leads top 10 players in events played
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFrom Novak Djokovic's fast start to Venus Williams' skid against top-ranked players, Bonnie DeSimone takes a look at some of the more obscure statistics on tour this season.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007The return of the Williams sisters?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt wasn't a Grand Slam title like Serena won, but Venus Williams joined her younger sister in the winner's circle. Now, as Bonnie DeSimone writes, Serena and Venus Williams are the highest-ranked players on tour.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2007Sharapova wins, wails, whines in year in review
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comMaria Sharapova did it all in 2006: she won, she wailed, she was pretty. But she was not ESPN.com's Player of the Year. Bonnie DeSimone recaps the season.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006Sharapova reaches second career Grand Slam final
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt will be style versus guile in the women's U.S. Open final. Bonnie DeSimone previews the final between two of the game's more enigmatic personalities.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2006Ivanovic major obstacle for Serena
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comSerena Williams has looked solid in the first two rounds at the U.S. Open. However, Bonnie DeSimone writes Serena could hit a major obstacle in 18-year-old Ana Ivanovic.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2006King focused following decision to turn pro
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comAmerican Vania King's decision to turn pro became clear following a loss at Wimbledon. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "jelena jankovic" make the list?
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