Clijsters' U.S. Open win highlights '09
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe 2009 tennis season presented its share of thrills, spills, fulfillment and futility. With that, we give you our 2009 WTA awards.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Serena, Safina battle for No. 1 in Doha
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWondering what's at stake at the year-end championships in Doha, Qatar? How about the razor-thin five-point margin in the rankings that separates Serena Williams from Dinara Safina.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Foursome looking to build on momentum
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMelanie Oudin and John Isner were among a quartet of players who gained new fans and new respect at the U.S. Open. Where do they go from here?
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Infectious Oudin making a splash
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the dearth of early-blooming U.S. stars, teenage darling Melanie Oudin is finally giving the U.S. Open someone to believe in.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009Clijsters stands out amid turmoil
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite the many breakdowns that have wreaked havoc for the world's top women, Kim Clijsters very much has her act together.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009Dent, Oudin electrifying Open crowd
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAmericans Taylor Dent and Melanie Oudin are making hearts go boom. But they aren't the only compelling stories in Week 1 of the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009Oudin fearless of opponents, big stage
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMaria Sharapova might own the New York stage, but Melanie Oudin doesn't really give a hoot. Something must give at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Don't count out Cibulkova or Stosur
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDominika Cibulvoka and Samantha Stosur have massive opportunities to dispose of their heavily favored opponents in Thursday's French Open semifinals.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Murky outlook for Ivanovic, Sharapova
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThough Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova are blessed with gift-wrapped talent, various injuries have muted this burgeoning rivalry of glamour girls.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Come out of your comfort zone, Roger
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDoes Roger Federer need to hit the gym? And why is the WTA desperate for Maria Sharapova to return? Bonnie D. Ford sits down with Chris Evert to answer these queries.
Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009Aftermath of Henin's retirement still felt
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWanted: A WTA player capable of a compelling rivalry, jugular instinct and holding the No. 1 ranking. After Justine Henin's retirement a year ago, the search continues.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Scott: It was time to hand over the reins
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThere's a perception Larry Scott is leaving while the going is good. But not everyone sought his vision and efforts to merge the ATP and WTA Tours, and that might have ultimately led to his departure.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009From breakdowns to breakthroughs
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWrestling her restless mind drove Vera Zvonareva to emotional meltdowns. But today, she has learned to relax in big situations, and it's made a world of difference.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009Helfant ready to bring ATP to next level
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAt the geriatric age of 44, new ATP executive chairman and president Adam Helfant already commands global cachet and pedigree. Now it's his responsibility to put his imprint on tennis.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Projecting which scripts will stand out
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comVenus, Serena and Fed, oh my! In selecting tennis's top story lines of 2009, Bonnie D. Ford pinpoints the usual suspects -- and discovers some new ones.
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