Ivanovic hoping respite is the answer

For someone as ultra competitive as Ana Ivanovic, turning the switch off is exceptionally difficult. But that's exactly what she did -- for better or worse.

Sharapova to face Kleybanova

Third-seeded Elena Dementieva of Russia was ousted in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open, losing 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-1 to Ukraine qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko on Tuesday.

Rain wreaks havoc on Nadal-Gonzalez

NEW YORK -- Coming into the U.S. Open, Rafael Nadal's knees were the subject of much scrutiny. As he has advanced somewhat tentatively throu...

Wozniacki to meet Wickmayer in semis

American teen Melanie Oudin's surprising run at the U.S. Open has ended with a 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal loss to No. 9-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark.

Will Melanie Oudin Keep Rolling?

It's a bad year to be a Russian woman or a man named Andy at the U.S. Open. Unfortunately, since Andy Murray's surprising fourth-round loss eliminated...

Despite loss, Oudin's the real deal

Every so often, a young, fearless comet blazes across the broad sky that is the U.S. Open. Three decades ago, it was 16-year-old Tracy Austin...

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine celebrates match point against Gisela Dulko of Argentina during day eight of the...

Oudin, Wozniacki to meet in quarters

Melanie Oudin advanced to the U.S. Open quarterfinals with another comeback victory, beating Nadia Petrova 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3.

Who's who of women's tennis?

...t look good. It's easy to say in retrospect, but you could see it coming." Kateryna Bondarenko played Dulko for a spot in quarters. You would expect a match that produces a major...

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Ana Ivanovic of Serbia wipes her face while playing against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine during day two of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean...

Kateryna Bondarenko, of Ukraine, reacts after defeating Ana Ivanovic, of Serbia, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7...

Ana unable to salvage gloomy year

Ana Ivanovic's mid-course corrections, from her serve to her entourage, just aren't working. Perhaps the next logical step is a nice, long vacation.

Safina rallies to win; Ivanovic loses

Dinara Safina barely avoided becoming the first No. 1-seeded woman to lose in the first round at the U.S. Open.

...Canada. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) CINCINNATI - AUGUST 12: Serena Williams returns a shot against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine during Day 3 of the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open on August...

The U.S. Open from 0-53

...sister in the Wimbledon final, Venus is 5-3, with her most recent loss coming against Kateryna Bondarenko, who is ranked No. 51 and has a 21-17 record this season. Venus hasn't...