What we learned while at Wimbledon
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comAmerican Donald Young won the Boys' Junior Wimbledon title in what might turn out to be one of his final appearances on the junior circuit. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2007'Creating a competitive pit' goal of Evert academy
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comDevelopment 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, 2007Arthurs and Bjorkman having a senior moment
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comSomeone must have forgotten to tell Wayne Arthurs and Jonas Bjorkman the over-35 tournament begins next week. A combined 71 years old, the two players will clash in the third round of Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007Will experience translate to success for Young?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comDonald Young spent last week as a practice partner for the U.S. Davis Cup team. Bonnie DeSimone writes what the 17-year-old learned from the likes of James Blake and Andy Roddick.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2007Historical significance behind Blake's win
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comJames Blake had plenty of reasons to celebrate following his convincing win over Spain's Tommy Robredo in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2007Why aren't there more women coaches?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comTennis' vagabond lifestyle -- among other reasons -- has led to the paucity of women coaches at the top level of the game
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007The return of the Williams sisters?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt 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, 2007Top 20 on the horizon for Fish
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comPatience has been a virtue for American Mardy Fish, who has been trying methodically to work his way back into the top 20, Bonnie DeSimone writes.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007'Tennis isn't waiting' for former junior champ
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comPhillip King, a former two-time U.S. junior champ, is finding life hard as a pro on the ATP Tour. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2007Djokovic big obstacle for Federer
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comTop-seeded Roger Federer, looking for his 10th career Grand Slam, will have plenty of obstacles to overcome in order to repeat as Australian Open champion.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007Ginepri can't wait to get started on 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFollowing a season that was filled with disappointment, American Robby Ginepri is eager for 2007 to start, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 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, 2006Clay awaits USA in Davis Cup semis
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comRussia's surface of choice is clay for this week's Davis Cup tie with the United States. Bonnie DeSimone writes that clay isn't ideal for the Americans, but it isn't Russia's favorite surface, either.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2006Andre (Agassi) vs. Andrei (Pavel) in first round
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer is the heavy favorite to three-peat at the U.S Open, while Martina Hingis is poised to make a deep run in this year's draw. Bonnie DeSimone breaks down the draw.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "mardy fish" make the list?
