More penalties to come for new No. 1?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams has officially assumed the world No. 1 ranking again. But her rightful ascendance in the rankings might very well be blunted by further sanctions stemming from Williams' U.S. Open outburst.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Henin's journey begins -- again
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMonths after absolutely, positively closing the door on her career, Justine Henin is back. Now, can we please stop using the "R" word?
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Oudin fearless of opponents, big stage
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMaria Sharapova might own the New York stage, but Melanie Oudin doesn't really give a hoot. Something must give at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Finalists seek redemption in Paris
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comElite athletic pedigree and extraordinary talent aside, Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova also share a dubious history of collapsing in Grand Slam finals.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Venus' footwork founders in Paris clay
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIn many ways, the Williams sisters feel at home in Paris. That is until they step onto the courts of Roland Garros. Just ask Venus, who was bounced in the third round on Friday.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009Henin says she won't return to tennis
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFormer No. 1 Justine Henin maintains she won't change her mind about retirement like her longtime foil and fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters, who insisted she was gone for good but then couldn't stay away.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Murky outlook for Ivanovic, Sharapova
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThough Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova are blessed with gift-wrapped talent, various injuries have muted this burgeoning rivalry of glamour girls.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Come out of your comfort zone, Roger
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDoes Roger Federer need to hit the gym? And why is the WTA desperate for Maria Sharapova to return? Bonnie D. Ford sits down with Chris Evert to answer these queries.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009Aftermath of Henin's retirement still felt
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWanted: A WTA player capable of a compelling rivalry, jugular instinct and holding the No. 1 ranking. After Justine Henin's retirement a year ago, the search continues.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Serena, Novak, Rafa on a roller coaster
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Aussie Open sets sail several questions and few answers for Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009These younger sisters fine on their own
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams and Dinara Safina are the benefactors of older tennis siblings. But DNA aside, these Australian Open finalists have made huge individual strides.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 20092008 season highlighted by topsy-turvy battle for WTA supremacy
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIf Jelena Jankovic and the Williams sisters failed to win ESPN.com's WTA player of the year award, then who did? After hours of waffling and beating her head, Bonnie D. Ford is, well, still waffling.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Drama on tap for U.S. Open women's final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams and Jelena Jankovic have a date in the U.S. Open final, not only to claim the championship but for the right to be called the world's No. 1 player.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Williams sisters' parents deserve accolades for job well-done
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFrom early teenage mystique to long-term success, the Williams sisters have circumvented the burnout and boredom that have become so prevalent on tour. And the siblings owe it all to their parents.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 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 that knocked him out of the Fr...
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