18 Results for nadia petrova

Tu has date with Ivanovic, not Russia

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Meilen Tu won her opening match at Wimbledon and now has a date with No. 6 Ana Ivanovic in the second round. However, not everything went the American's way on Wednesday, writes Bonnie DeSimone.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007

Women's Q&A heading into Roland Garros

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Will Justine Henin win her fourth crown at Roland Garros? Is this the year France's own Amelie Mauresmo breaks through on the terre battue? Bonnie DeSimone answers those questions in her preview of the women's French Open.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Jankovic leads top 10 players in events played

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

From Novak Djokovic's fast start to Venus Williams' skid against top-ranked players, Bonnie DeSimone takes a look at some of the more obscure statistics on tour this season.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007

Sharapova wins, wails, whines in year in review

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Maria Sharapova did it all in 2006: she won, she wailed, she was pretty. But she was not ESPN.com's Player of the Year. Bonnie DeSimone recaps the season.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006

Players worth watching in 2007

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Bonnie DeSimone gives you the players worth watching in 2007. (And we're not talking about Federer, Nadal or Sharapova.)

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006

Pierce wants to return despite horrific injury

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Mary Pierce suffered a horrific knee injury in Austria. However, Bonnie DeSimone writes the injury might not mean the end for the two-time Grand Slam champ.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2006

Americans Blake and King triumphant

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

James Blake and Vania King both won tournaments on the same day. As Bonnie DeSimone explains, finally Americans have something to smile about.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2006

Does on-court coaching have a future?

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

A decision on whether, and how, to expand on-court coaching is expected at the WTA's year-end board meeting. Bonnie DeSimone takes a closer look.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006

Andre (Agassi) vs. Andrei (Pavel) in first round

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Roger 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, 2006

Conchita Martinez stood the test of time

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Tennis is a sport where most players are done by the age of 30. Conchita Martinez was the exception. Bonnie DeSimone explains.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006

Wide-open women's field for French Open

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Rafael Nadal is the clear-cut favorite on the men's side to win the French Open. As for the women, a handful of players can win on the red clay at Roland Garros. Bonnie DeSimone handicaps the women's field.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2006

Jackson, Fed Cup team motivated by doubters

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Jamea Jackson led the United States to the semifinals of the Fed Cup. Bonnie DeSimone explains that the 19-year-old Jackson could be the future of American women's tennis.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2006

Fish overcoming obstacles, opponents

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Once ranked as high as No. 17 in the world, American Mardy Fish has a plan to get back into the top 100, writes Bonnie DeSimone.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2006

American hopes rest on Craybas at Nasdaq

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

It's lonely in the round of 16. There's only one American woman left in the Nasdaq-100 Open, and she'd forgive you if you didn't pick her in your office pool.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2006

Tumultuous season for Angela Haynes

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Despite losing in the second round at Advanta, Angela Haynes is just happy to be back on the court.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2005