Top 20 on the horizon for Fish
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comPatience has been a virtue for American Mardy Fish, who has been trying methodically to work his way back into the top 20, Bonnie DeSimone writes.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007Despite loss, Nadal closes gap on grass with Federer
Bonnie DeSimone, ESPN.comRoger Federer has won four of the last six meetings with Rafael Nadal. However, even the world's No. 1 player knows it's only a matter of time before Nadal wins his first Wimbledon title.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2007Gasquet stunned after comeback
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comRichard Gasquet was down two sets to love, but he came back to win. In doing so, he tabled Andy Roddick's Wimbledon dreams -- once again.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2007Mother Nature relents long enough for Nadal to end match
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comMother Nature refused to let Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling finish their third-round match. But after Nadal won in five sets over five days, neither player had anything nice to say about the other. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007Blake part of smallest U.S. contingent to reach second round
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comJames Blake is ranked in the top 10, but has never advanced beyond the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam. Whether that breakthrough happens at Wimbledon remains to be seen, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007Ascent of Novak Djokovic has only just begun
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comNovak Djokovic admits he can't picture himself winning a Grand Slam. That's too bad because he might be the next Grand Slam winner not named Federer or Nadal, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007With three-peat complete, Nadal readies for Wimbledon
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFederer and Nadal have combined to win the last nine Grand Slams. Is history going to continue to repeat itself in years to come, or is Nadal's game evolving to the point where he will be even more dangerous at the other majors?
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2007Rafa getting stronger as French reaches final
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comRafa and Roger will meet for the second straight year in the French Open final; however, while Federer battled for three hours on Friday, Nadal got better as his match went longer.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2007Nadal venturing into new waters
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN,comBarely into adulthood, Rafael Nadal has been pigeonholed as the best clay-court player in the world. Now he's two wins away from a third consecutive French Open crown.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2007Canas will run all day on (and off) the court
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comGuillermo Canas won't ever yield a point on the tennis court. And, as Bonnie DeSimone writes, the 29-year-old Argentine has no plans of giving up in a different court in an attempt to "clean" his name.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2007Trio of Serbian stars leading the charge
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt's a country that has endured more than a decade of war and economic turmoil. But suddenly, Serbia is germinating some of the best tennis players in the world.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2007Chris Evert owned Roland Garros like no other
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comOn the eve of the year's second Grand Slam, seven-time French Open champ Chris Evert discusses Federer's quest for history, the state of the women's game, and looks back on her own clay-court dominance during the 1970s.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2007Sporting Paris: French Open to All Fans
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN SportsTravelFrench Open to fans of many major sporting events in 2007
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007Jankovic leads top 10 players in events played
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFrom 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'Little V' came up with a big W for USA
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comWhat was more impressive last weekend, Vania King's singing or her swinging? The 18-year-old King sang the national anthem then helped clinch a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals for the United States, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "roger federer" make the list?