Nadal'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...Blake's longtime coach Brian Barker said he knew Blake, who was replaced by No. 39 Sam Querrey, must be suffering from serious exhaustion when the player confided he was considering opting out. "He...
Page | ConversationFish finding his game at right time despite coaching carousel
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNick Laham/Getty Images Mardy Fish has been on a roll at the U.S. Open, despite an uncertain coaching situation. Four Points NEW YORK -- In l...
Page | ConversationLong and short of it, Querrey put in a gutsy performance
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comTaking down Rafael Nadal was a tall order, but Sam Querrey was almost up to the task, writes Bonnie D. Ford.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Dejected 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, 2008Overpowering Querrey inflicts damage at U.S. Open
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...fell to Robby Ginepri at Roland Garros and Jesse Levine at Wimbledon. AP Photo/Stephen Chernin Sam Querrey broke Tomas Berdych seven times in their first-round encounter at the U.S. Open. Speaking...
Page | ConversationBack to square one for Davenport?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comBack to square one? NEW YORK -- She hadn't played here in two years, and she hadn't played a singles match in almost two months. But 23rd-seeded Lin...
PageSour day for Ginepri, American contingent at Wimbledon
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com...Italy's Filippo Volandri retired due to left knee pain trailing 6-2, 6-2, but Sam Querrey, Vince Spadea and Kevin Kim all lost their first outings. AP Photo/Christophe Ena Bobby Reynolds...
PageSign of progress for Americans in France
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAP Photo/Christophe Ena Robby Ginepri was just 6-24 lifetime on clay courts prior to his run at the French Open. And then there were none PARIS -...
PageQuerrey's unexpected confidence on clay burgeoning
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAn American ready to dig in and tackle the clay-court season? This can't be. It most certainly is, though, after Sam Querrey's startling win over Richard Gasquet in Monte Carlo to reach the quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2008Roddick, Hansbrough have more in common than you think
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the Final Four of men's college basketball and the Sony Ericsson Open going on simultaneously, we decided to join them.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008Anderson takes quantum leap after shocking Djokovic
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comKevin Anderson isn't a name too many associate with tennis. But the 6-foot-7 former college dude from the University of Illinois turned into a giant killer, shocking Indian Wells champ Novak Djokovic in the second round of Miami.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008Brash Djokovic no longer awestruck by the world No. 1 player
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNovak Djokovic is hastily emerging as the chief challenger to the world's No. 1 player, and he's not afraid to say so. But Roger Federer has heard it all and isn't about to concede his pre-eminence to anyone.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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