Granville's career finding a new gear
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comLaura Granville has persevered through some lean times and now, after upsetting Martina Hingis, finds herself in the fourth round of Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDTTu has date with Ivanovic, not Russia
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comMeilen Tu won her opening match at Wimbledon and now has a date with No. 6 Ana Ivanovic in the second round. However, not everything went the American's way on Wednesday, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDTSerena, Venus together again for Fed Cup
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comHaving both Williams sisters on the U.S. Fed Cup team for the first time in four years has symbolic value for American tennis. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007 12:00:00 AM PDTHip surgery sidelines Jamea Jackson
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comAmerican Jamea Jackson will miss the Australian Open and at least several more weeks of the 2007 season after having minor hip surgery last month.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007Team in transition as Garrison shifts focus to 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFed Cup captain Zina Garrison will get another shot at taking a U.S. team in transition and molding it into a contender next year.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006Optimism for American tennis in 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFor American tennis, 2006 was considered a down year. Bonnie DeSimone looks ahead and explains why 2007 will be better for the United States.
Story | Conversation | November 7, 2006The King and her courts
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comAs long as the game is played, having Billie Jean King's name on USTA National Tennis Center complex is powerful, Bonnie DeSimone writes.
Story | Conversation | August 8, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDTHenin-Hardenne's withdrawal could benefit U.S.
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comThis weekend, the U.S. Fed Cup team will take on Belgium in the quarterfinals. As Bonnie DeSimone writes, the Americans, despite not having any of their star players, may just have a chance now that Justine Henin-Hardenne has withdrawn.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDTJackson, Fed Cup team motivated by doubters
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comJamea Jackson led the United States to the semifinals of the Fed Cup. Bonnie DeSimone explains that the 19-year-old Jackson could be the future of American women's tennis.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDTFish overcoming obstacles, opponents
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comOnce ranked as high as No. 17 in the world, American Mardy Fish has a plan to get back into the top 100, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2006 12:00:00 AM PDTAmerican hopes rest on Craybas at Nasdaq
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt's lonely in the round of 16. There's only one American woman left in the Nasdaq-100 Open, and she'd forgive you if you didn't pick her in your office pool.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2006Clijsters prefers better mind to tennis grind
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIf Kim Clijsters fulfills her promise to retire next year, don't cry for her. At the tender age of 24, she seems more dedicated to leading a balanced life than winning tournament titles.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2006Women's 2005 Year In Review
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFrom the grand slam events to the players to watch for in the future, Bonnie DeSimone takes a look back at 2005 on the WTA Tour.
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