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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, 20082008 season highlighted by topsy-turvy battle for WTA supremacy
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIf Jelena Jankovic and the Williams sisters failed to win ESPN.com's WTA player of the year award, then who did? After hours of waffling and beating her head, Bonnie D. Ford is, well, still waffling.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Kantarian instrumental in leading tennis to mainstream culture
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comArlen Kantarian, unquestionably one the most relentless tennis visionaries of recent times, announced Thursday he will step down as the USTA's CEO at year's end. But what does this mean for the sport, notably the U.S. Open, moving forward?
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Southpaw Nadal a rarity among his tennis brethren
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFour Points Milestones Rafael Nadal, a natural right-hander who learned to hit left-handed as a boy, is the ATP's first lefty year-end No. 1 since ...
Page | ConversationNothing goofy about Nadal clinching the year-end No. 1
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...80th match of the season. (Nadal tops the men's charts at 90 matches, boosted by extended Olympic and Davis Cup play.) Jankovic, never shy about detailing her numerous physical ailments, says she hasn't...
Page | ConversationJankovic rebounds to reach Kremlin final; Zvonareva upends Safina
ReutersJelena Jankovic overcame a dreadful start to power past Elena Dementieva 0-6, 6-1, 6-0 in the Kremlin Cup semifinals on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008Reform to an Open status altered the course of tennis history
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Open era's influence on tennis is immeasurable. It has led to a deeper, richer infrastructure with unforgettable characters and achievements. Bonnie D. Ford kicks off a weeklong look celebrating the first 40 years of a rapidly evolving, prosperous game.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Nadal'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...the hospital.'' Barker said Blake is worn out not only from his recent voyage to the Beijing Olympics, but also from two years of almost continuous play. Preparing for last year's Davis Cup final...
Page | ConversationJankovic relishes Grand moment -- maybe too much
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comGlancing at the big screen, goofy antics, rookie jitters and other histrionics played a role in Jelena Jankovic's U.S. Open loss to Serena Williams.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Murray muscles his way to first Grand Slam final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comEvolving from an undisciplined, gaunt teenager to a bulked-up, mentally stalwart star, Andy Murray has every reason to feel good about his chances versus Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final Monday.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008Federer shines amid volatile day in New York
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comExuding the same dominance we've become accustomed to, Roger Federer disposed of Novak Djokovic in four sets on Saturday at the U.S. Open. Now he merely awaits an opponent.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008Drama on tap for U.S. Open women's final
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams and Jelena Jankovic have a date in the U.S. Open final, not only to claim the championship but for the right to be called the world's No. 1 player.
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