Americans head home early, again
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comOnly one American reached the second week at Wimbledon. Whit Sheppard explores the state of American tennis after a disappointing showing.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006Perry, not Venus, reaches second week
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comOf the 14 women from the United States who were in the 2006 Wimbledon draw, most thought only one would reach the second week. Only one player did, but it wasn't Venus Williams. Whit Sheppard explains.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2006Molik's comeback an inspiration
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comAlicia Molik's tennis career was put on hold after a vertigo-like condition. The scary part is that she does not know where it stems from, but her comeback has been an inspiration.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006Compelling match-ups in women's draw
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comA win for Amelie Mauresmo at the French Open might be the only trophy missing from her fabulous resume. However, as Whit Sheppard writes, it would not be a surprise if her drought at Roland Garros continues.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006Hingis ready to take next step
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comMartina Hingis isn't going to outmuscle anyone on the court. But, Whit Sheppard writes, Hingis' smarts and style still have a place in the game.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2006Women's Week Two preview
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comIf top-seeded Lindsay Davenport is going to win the Australian Open, she most likely will have to beat four former Grand Slam winners along the way.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2006Venus optimistic despite first-round exit
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comDespite a first-round exit at the Australian Open to the 94th-ranked player in the world, Venus Williams says give her time and she'll be fine.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2006Countdown (Under) begins to season's first Slam
Whit Sheppard, Special to ESPN.comInjuries have sapped the men's draw at the Australian Open. The same is not true for the women's field.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "lindsay davenport" make the list?