Ascension 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, 2008Nothing 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 | ConversationAffection for Wimbledon unlike anything else
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThere's a time in everyone's life when tennis is no longer a viable option. But it's the intimate bond with Wimbledon that makes the farewell such an emotional experience.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008Davenport has carte blanche in 2008
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comAmerican good as gold in 2008 Remember the golden tickets that let Charlie and the other kids into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory? Lindsay Davenport...
PageIsner on outside looking in at Australian Open ... for now
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.com...wait for a couple of other withdrawals and try to slip in without any extra effort. (Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden is another possible scratch, depending on when wife Petra delivers their second child, due...
PageRoddick rides emotional wave; sends U.S. to Davis Cup final
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comCall it a life-altering experience. Fifteen years ago, Andy Roddick attended the Davis Cup final and decided tennis was in his blood. Now, Roddick is a step closer to leading the U.S. team to its first title since 1995.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2007Bryans set up Roddick to close the deal ... again
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comAndy Roddick is as good as it gets (8-0) when it comes to closing out Davis Cup ties. But part of the reason for his success is the fact that the Bryan brothers almost never lose their crucial doubles matches, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2007Davis Cup road woes continue for Blake in Sweden
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comAt 11-8, James Blake's singles record in Davis Cup play leaves something to be desired. The fact that he's won only one "live" road match is cause for even greater concern, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007Will Sweden's man of mystery pose problems for USA?
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comJoachim Johansson hasn't played a match since January. So why has Sweden's captain Mats Wilander pegged Johansson, and not veteran Jonas Bjorkman, to play singles in Friday's Davis Cup semifinals against the U.S.?
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007U.S. hoping to reverse recent history in Sweden
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comAn ideal surface. Two top-10 players. The world's No. 1 doubles team. Is there any reason to think host Sweden stands a chance against the United States in the Davis Cup semifinals? One look at history and the answer is a resounding yes.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "jonas bjorkman" make the list?