Ascension of Djokovic, Murray creates new dynamic in men's game
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFrom Novak Djokovic's WWE lashing to Roger Federer's creepy cult ritual, the 2008 tennis season had wild and wacky moments aplenty. And that Nadal guy -- he did a few things, too.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Finally reason to extol Davydenko for on-court accomplishments
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comHe wielded one stinkin' racket the entire event, was down match points in his very first encounter and has never played particularly well in Key Biscayne. No way Nikolay Davydenko wins the title, right? Wrong.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2008Tsonga tsunami continues with rout of Nadal
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith an outrageous blend of power and guile, unseeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga rendered Nadal one of the beat downs of his professional career.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Blake, Federer share unparalleled off-the-court grace
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comOn the court, James Blake may have hit his ceiling, while Roger Federer is embarking on unparalleled greatness. Off the court, though, they're stride-for-stride when it comes to grace and respect.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2008In the Land of Oz, dreams begin at the first slam of the season
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThere's no place like home at the Oz The Australian Open, with its relaxed atmosphere and Down Under cheer, is known as the "Happy Slam.'' Yet,...
PageFrom captain to practice players, Davis Cup title a team effort
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comWith Andy Roddick and Bryan brothers unbeaten this year in the first three rounds of the Davis Cup, Russia -- for all intent and purposes -- found itself trailing before the final even started.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2007Blake's biggest victory has U.S. on verge of Davis Cup title
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comHis season was somewhat disappointing and his Davis Cup record has been well documented. But James Blake put all that behind him and put the United States one win from the Davis Cup title.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007Excitement, suspense starts early at Davis Cup final
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comNikolay Davydenko, Russia's top singles player, will be playing doubles in the Davis Cup final. Or will he? Thursday's Davis Cup draw was just the beginning of what promises to be an unpredictable and exciting end to the season.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2007U.S. team ready for whatever, and whomever, Russians throw at it
Bonnie D. Ford, Special to ESPN.comThe Davis Cup final begins Friday and the United States is ready for the defending champions from Russia … regardless of whom they send out on the court.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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