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Calf injury can't slow Serena's comeback season

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

The rain has done nothing but cause havoc at Wimbledon. But for two hours on Monday, it turned out to be Serena Williams' best friend.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2007

'Creating a competitive pit' goal of Evert academy

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Development and playing time, and not necessarily results, at the junior level are imperative in order to have success on the professional tours. But are today's junior players more concerned with wins and rankings?

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2007

Granville's career finding a new gear

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Laura Granville has persevered through some lean times and now, after upsetting Martina Hingis, finds herself in the fourth round of Wimbledon.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007

Tu has date with Ivanovic, not Russia

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Meilen Tu won her opening match at Wimbledon and now has a date with No. 6 Ana Ivanovic in the second round. However, not everything went the American's way on Wednesday, writes Bonnie DeSimone.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007

The return of the Williams sisters?

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

It wasn't a Grand Slam title like Serena won, but Venus Williams joined her younger sister in the winner's circle. Now, as Bonnie DeSimone writes, Serena and Venus Williams are the highest-ranked players on tour.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2007

Hip surgery sidelines Jamea Jackson

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

American Jamea Jackson will miss the Australian Open and at least several more weeks of the 2007 season after having minor hip surgery last month.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007

Optimism for American tennis in 2007

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

For American tennis, 2006 was considered a down year. Bonnie DeSimone looks ahead and explains why 2007 will be better for the United States.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2006

Latest win moves Blake up in ATP race

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

James Blake trails only Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in titles in 2006. Bonnie DeSimone writes how Blake's latest win moved him one step closer to another goal.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2006

American hopes rest on Craybas at Nasdaq

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

It's lonely in the round of 16. There's only one American woman left in the Nasdaq-100 Open, and she'd forgive you if you didn't pick her in your office pool.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2006