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, 2009Youthful resolve enough for del Potro
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThey say you gain wisdom from experience. Juan Martin del Potro has neither, but it didn't matter in the U.S. Open final.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Serena: 'I want to sincerely apologize'
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams apologized Monday on her Web site to a U.S. Open line judge she scolded near the end of a loss to Kim Clijsters this weekend.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Serena's breakdown leads to questions
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams' 10-second tirade may have cost her a match, but what's the lasting impression on her legacy?
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009Chaos detracts from riveting encounter
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIt's a shame that a special occasion for Kim Clijsters turned sour when Serena Williams lost her cool at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009Clijsters stands out amid turmoil
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite the many breakdowns that have wreaked havoc for the world's top women, Kim Clijsters very much has her act together.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009Dent, Oudin electrifying Open crowd
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAmericans Taylor Dent and Melanie Oudin are making hearts go boom. But they aren't the only compelling stories in Week 1 of the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009For some, retirement isn't the end
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comBurnout, babies and bum body parts can be career-ending developments for some WTA Tour players. But many women are finding that retirement is more a phase than a final bow.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 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, 2009Don't count out Cibulkova or Stosur
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDominika Cibulvoka and Samantha Stosur have massive opportunities to dispose of their heavily favored opponents in Thursday's French Open semifinals.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 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, 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, 2009What a wild, wacky 2008 tennis season it has been
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWe can simply dub the 2008 tennis season as volatile and unpredictable. From the slumping Roger Federer, to the abrupt retirement of Justine Henin, expect nothing to make sense at the U.S. Open.
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