Chris Evert owned Roland Garros like no other
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comOn the eve of the year's second Grand Slam, seven-time French Open champ Chris Evert discusses Federer's quest for history, the state of the women's game, and looks back on her own clay-court dominance during the 1970s.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007Serena, Venus together again for Fed Cup
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comHaving both Williams sisters on the U.S. Fed Cup team for the first time in four years has symbolic value for American tennis. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007Corina Morariu happy to be on tour
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comCorina Morariu once was one of the top doubles players on tour. Now in her 14th season, and following a bout with leukemia, the American is still enjoying every moment on the court.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007Second shot at Serena for Sharapova
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comThe last time they met, Serena Williams pummeled Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final. The two meet again, this time in the fourth round at the Sony Ericsson Open.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007Teenager getting an education on tour
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comMost athletes don't turn down scholarships to USC. But Sam Querrey's decision to turn pro was the right choice for America's top teen on tour.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2007New USTA president has plenty on her plate
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFrom schedule talks with the WTA to the state of American women's tennis, Jane Brown Grimes already has several challenges as the new USTA president.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007Sharapova wins, wails, whines in year in review
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comMaria Sharapova did it all in 2006: she won, she wailed, she was pretty. But she was not ESPN.com's Player of the Year. Bonnie DeSimone recaps the season.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006For Davenport, pregnancy starts new chapter in life
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comThere were rumors Lindsay Davenport might retire after 2006. Now with news that she is pregnant, Davenport likely has played her final match, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2006Don't expect to see Seles, Capriati soon
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comThey've never used the word retired, but Jennifer Capriati and Monica Seles have not been heard from in years. Bonnie DeSimone asks the question: Will either return to tennis?
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006Team in transition as Garrison shifts focus to 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFed Cup captain Zina Garrison will get another shot at taking a U.S. team in transition and molding it into a contender next year.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006Players worth watching in 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comBonnie DeSimone gives you the players worth watching in 2007. (And we're not talking about Federer, Nadal or Sharapova.)
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006Trying to make a Dent in his return
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comTaylor Dent was a top 30 player until a back injury sidelined him. The American's recovery has been slow and arduous, Bonnie DeSimone writes.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006Optimism for American tennis in 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFor 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, 2006Does on-court coaching have a future?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comA decision on whether, and how, to expand on-court coaching is expected at the WTA's year-end board meeting. Bonnie DeSimone takes a closer look.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006Reasons to stay tuned
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comThe 2006 season has had it all -- great matches, comebacks, injuries and a controversial fruit. And as Bonnie DeSimone writes, it's not over yet.
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