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, 2009Buchanan has the right attitude
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDon't discount Chase Buchanan when he faces Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The American prospect is new to the grand stage but ready for the fight.
Story | Conversation | August 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, 2009Pressure too much for Gasquet
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comRichard Gasquet has never seized stardom and expectations. After testing positive for cocaine, his once-brilliant future continues to crumble.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 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, 2009Offseason homework has Blake ready
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAfter hitting the proverbial wall last year, a meticulously planned offseason, a fresh outlook and inspiration from President-elect Barack Obama have James Blake ready for the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Projecting which scripts will stand out
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comVenus, Serena and Fed, oh my! In selecting tennis's top story lines of 2009, Bonnie D. Ford pinpoints the usual suspects -- and discovers some new ones.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008Ascension of Djokovic, Murray creates new dynamic in men's game
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFrom Novak Djokovic's WWE lashing to Roger Federer's creepy cult ritual, the 2008 tennis season had wild and wacky moments aplenty. And that Nadal guy -- he did a few things, too.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Tsonga back in the stirrups
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comA Tsonga sighting NEW YORK -- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hasn't played since May thanks to knee surgery for a torn meniscus...
PageRoddick, Blake hoping home Grand Slam is a quick fix
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...and first in the rankings. If it hadn't been for one incandescent, flawless match by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Australian Open semifinals, Nadal would be contemplating the possibility of a Golden Grand Slam...
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.comOut of this world PARIS -- Striking photos of two tall, expressive men of color stared out from newspapers -- from sporting to ultraserious -- on the ...
PageDjokovic carries his aspirations on his sleeve
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comHis brashness sits uncomfortably with the public. But it's Novak Djokovic's unyielding willingness to break the concrete ceiling Roger Federer and Rafael have created that makes him such an alluring figure.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008Cornet the perfect antidote to the afflicted French stars
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the majority of the hometown contingent withering, the French have found the new favorite daughter they have palpably been yearning for. Alizé Cornet is bright, articulate and ready for stardom.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "jo wilfried tsonga" make the list?