Venus' footwork founders in Paris clay
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIn many ways, the Williams sisters feel at home in Paris. That is until they step onto the courts of Roland Garros. Just ask Venus, who was bounced in the third round on Friday.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009U.S. digs deep in emotional win
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com… We know the rest. Down a set, a break and match point in the decisive match, the U.S. Fed Cup team somehow pulled off the miracle comeback.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Rising stars could make headway
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comConsidering the way 2008 ended, our instincts say either Venus or Serena Williams will walk about from Melbourne victorious. But the women's field has a bevy of youngsters just waiting for the right opportunity.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Battle of attrition may determine women's gold medalist
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThe Serbs are struggling, while the Williams sisters, beset by injuries, have seen little action since Wimbledon. The Beijing winner might be the player who stays the healthiest.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008Serena would be an ideal fit in Pat Summitt's Tennessee program
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the Final Four of women's college basketball and the Sony Ericsson Open going on simultaneously, we decided to join them.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008Davenport's game exuding pristine shot-making thus far
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhat do you get when you take a 31-year old, oft-injured mom and stick her in the hot and humid temperatures she despises? A vintage-looking Lindsay Davenport, who has headlined Week 1 in Miami.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Talented Vaidisova hoping to temper emotions for 2008
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comLike Jennifer Capriati and Martina Hingis, Nicole Vaidisova was a child prodigy. The powerful Czech has struggled with her emotions ala a young Roger Federer. We all know how it turned out for Roger, though. As for Vaidisova, the jury is still out.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2007History looms for Federer ... again
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRoger Federer, once again, is staring at a piece of tennis history. This time, however -- on the eve of the French Open final -- Federer says things are different.
Story | Conversation | May 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, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "lucie safarova" make the list?