Clijsters' U.S. Open win highlights '09
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe 2009 tennis season presented its share of thrills, spills, fulfillment and futility. With that, we give you our 2009 WTA awards.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Federer facing ever-growing challenges
Greg Garber, ESPN.comAfter an emotional 2009 season full of unprecedented highs and gut-wrenching lows, 28-year-old Roger Federer is back on top. But he'll find that the going only gets tougher from here.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009More to be thankful for than the Detroit Lions
Peter Bodo...building a squad that really features team spirit, the way McEnroe has done, is an achievement. Justine Henin: Although she walked away from the game while she was still the Queen Bee, she owes...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009Judgment passed on Serena long ago?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFinally, we have a verdict: Serena Williams was fined $82,500 and put on Grand Slam probation for her U.S. Open tirade. But did the punishment fit the crime, and are tennis officials prepared to enforce it uniformly in the future?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Team-before-self mentality serves Italians well
Sandra Harwitt, ESPN.comREGGIO CALABRIA, Italy -- The Cinderella story of the 2009 U.S. Fed Cup team has come to a disappointing end. The dark cloud cover on Sunday matched t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009Serena right where she belongs
Peter Bodo...t want to be her, embarking on 2010 with Kim Clijsters back in the hunt and Justine Henin also poised to return to the tour. Jelena Jankovic: Maybe she did overtrain at the end...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009More 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, 2009Tale of two disappointing players
Peter Bodo...of her charm. But her penchant for drama has led her pretty far astray, and with Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters both declaring themselves ready to go for 2010, it's critically important for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009Give 'em a break -- they sure do need one
Peter Bodo...stakes table again in April 2008. Krumm's win helps put the comebacks of Clijster and Justine Henin into perspective, doesn't it? So what do all these resurgences suggest for the long term...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009Will Henin follow in the footsteps of Clijsters?
Peter Bodo...moved on!" But cue the soundtrack to Jaws. Here comes her countrywoman and big-event nemesis, Justine Henin. It's hard to say that Justine needed a break or any extended period for contemplation...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 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, 2009Serena destined for Open win
Greg Garber, ESPN.comWhile the top women's players have checked out of their hotels, Serena Williams seems destined for U.S. Open glory -- again.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 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, 2009No-fear attitude propels Oudin to win
Greg Garber, ESPN.comSo what did it take to bring down one of the tour's hottest players, Elena Dementieva? For Melanie Oudin, the answer was no fear.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Jump-starting tennis talent
Melissa Isaacson, ESPNChicago.comThe USTA is hoping a new Midwest Training Center will help foster new American tennis talent.
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