Nadal's efficient, brilliant shotmaking propels Spain into final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNot even an ailing posterior could prevent Rafael Nadal from a near-flawless performance. At a historic bullring in Madrid, the world No. 1 bludgeoned American Andy Roddick in straight sets to propel the Spaniards into the Davis Cup final.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008U.S. finds no satisfaction in a moral victory
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comEntrenched in a hostile Madrid environment, Sam Querrey and Andy Roddick ardently fought the Spaniards in the Day 1 Davis Cup semifinals. But the U.S. heads into Saturday's action down 0-2.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008U.S. trying to make the best of a scrambled situation
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite the downright nasty atmosphere of a 20,000-seat bullfighting venue in Madrid, and Rafael Nadal's dominance on red clay, the U.S. hasn't waved the white flag in its Davis Cup tie versus Spain.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Fish latest addition to afflicted U.S. Davis Cup squad
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...retired with an injury, and couldn't put up much resistance against his in-form pal Mardy Fish. And speaking of Fish Hope his fiancée Stacey Gardner has all the last-minute details dialed...
Page | ConversationFish finding his game at right time despite coaching carousel
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNick Laham/Getty Images Mardy Fish has been on a roll at the U.S. Open, despite an uncertain coaching situation. Four...
Page | ConversationLong and short of it, Querrey put in a gutsy performance
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comTaking down Rafael Nadal was a tall order, but Sam Querrey was almost up to the task, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Dejected Blake, elated teenagers highlight Week 1 of the U.S. Open
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhile a crestfallen summer certainly hurt Ana Ivanovic's chances, perhaps karma played a role in Lindsay Davenport's early dismissal. Bonnie D. Ford highlights the week that was at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008Mixed day for Americans at Wimbledon
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAll business WIMBLEDON, England -- This trip is gravy, in a way, for Lindsay Davenport. Her son just turned a year old in this season of stolen time...
PageSour day for Ginepri, American contingent at Wimbledon
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comGoing home WIMBLEDON, England -- Like most players, Robby Ginepri says he doesn't like to peek at his draw ahead of time, but his famous coach, Jose H...
PageSign of progress for Americans in France
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAP Photo/Christophe Ena Robby Ginepri was just 6-24 lifetime on clay courts prior to his run at the French Open. And then there were none PARIS -...
PageDespite losing streak, Roddick never stopped believing in himself
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhat do you get when you're serving down your opponent's throat, converting at opportune times and just leaving it all on court. For Andy Roddick it meant snapping at 11-match losing streak to Roger Federer.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008Ginepri's offseason boot camp paying dividends
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comRobby Ginepri's slump has been so grave, he failed to make the player biography section in the ATP media guide. But with a coach who's willing to push him out of his comfort zone, Ginepri is steadfast in maximizing the next few years.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Long journey Down Under worth it for unheralded Americans
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe long pilgrimage to the other side of the world hasn't distracted Sam Querrey from his singular mission Down Under: to focus on the fuzzy yellow ball. And thus far, he's playing with 20-20 vision.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Discipline and hard work paying dividends for Delic
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...at Saddle Brook along with a nucleus of top U.S. players that includes James Blake, Mardy Fish and the Bryan brothers. On his way to Australia, he stopped off in Hawaii and spent...
PageVassallo's name still associated with match-fixing allegations
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comVassallo denies any funny business MELBOURNE -- You might think of Martin Vassallo Arguello as the forgotten man in the ATP's match-fixing invest...
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