Serena, 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, 2009Dejected 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, 2008Cornet the perfect antidote to the afflicted French stars
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the majority of the hometown contingent withering, the French have found the new favorite daughter they have palpably been yearning for. Alizé Cornet is bright, articulate and ready for stardom.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008Time to rise up for Sharapova and Ivanovic at Aussie final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe allure of the Australian Open final is self-evident. Anyone witnessed the Hollywood faces of Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic? But what would be even more attractive: A competitive title bout.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008Henin's triumphs, Hingis' troubles highlight 2007 season
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comJustine Henin owned the WTA Tour, but so much more happened in 2007 -- retirements, engagements and rebirths. Bonnie D. Ford rehashes all the good -- as well as the bad and the ugly -- of the past season.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Twenty players vying for final three spots in Shanghai
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comThe usual suspects have qualified for the year-end championships in Shanghai -- Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Davydenko and Roddick. But a cast of 20 remain mathematically alive for the remaining three slots.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2007Season comes full circle for Henin
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comJustine Henin's season started with her absence from the Australian Open. Now, eight months and two Grand Slam titles later, it's clear that her personal and professional destinies are linked.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2007Work to be done for semifinal showdown between sisters
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comThe way they're playing, a Serena-Venus final would be a fitting end to the Grand Slam season. However, the public will have to settle for a semifinal showdown, assuming both Williams sisters win their next match.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2007Draw your own conclusions
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer and Justine Henin are the top seeds and favorites heading into next week's U.S. Open. Both could have an easy first week in New York before things get interesting, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "marion bartoli" make the list?
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