State of uncertainty for women's sports
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comTen years ago, Brandi Chastain's singular moment of celebration seemed to signal a turning point for women's sports. So why are they struggling now?
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009Venus' world (again) heading to Wimbledon
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comWith Serena Williams and Lindsay Davenport out, Venus Williams is the only seeded American at Wimbledon. Mark Kreidler writes that more than a decade after turning pro, it's still Venus' world.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2006Healthy Serena just what the doctor ordered
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comA fully engaged and focused Serena Williams? That's something else again. Maybe it will last.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2005Waiting for closure
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comTwo mistrials within a week have Serena and Venus Williams wondering when they can move on in the wake of their half-sister's death.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2004Out of bounds
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comFor every Annika Sorenstam or Katie Hinda who takes a giant stride for women's athletics, sadly, there is a Vijay Singh or Gary Barnett to stand in the way.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2004It's a win-win situation
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comSerena put the pressure on herself to stay focused by agreeing to a contract full of monetary motivation.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2003More than tennis in Venus' world
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comToo many distractions may prove to be Venus Williams' ultimate demise on the tennis court.
Story | June 02, 2003The slam on the legacy Serena's destined to leave
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comA sibling rivalry is not enough to secure the legacy Serena Williams seems destined to leave behind.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2003Enjoy the sibling show
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comFor those of you with your head firmly in denial, the Williams sisters are here to stay. And that's a good thing.
Story | January 24, 2003Now the work begins for Roddick
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comWhat happens when the world wants you to be as good as the two finest American players ever?
Story | January 22, 2003In pursuit of perfection
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comSerena Williams isn't likely to realize her goal of a perfect season, so she'll probably do it.
Story | January 07, 2003Weekend promises wall-to-wall events
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comWe'll surely pay for this embarassment of riches at some point, but we can revel in it for a while.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2002American women seedless in Australia
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comMark Kreidler welcomes you to the 2007 Australian Open, where there's not a single U.S. woman among the 32 seeds. • USTA president Jane Brown Grimes
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2007A pound is a pound ... except at Wimbledon
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comKeith Hernandez doesn't want women in the dugout. Wimbledon doesn't want to pay women as much as men. And it's 2006?
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2006Tennis better with successful Williams sisters
Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.comThe second week of the Aussie Open and both Venus and Serena are out. As Mark Kreidler notes, that's not great for tennis in general.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2006EDITOR'S PICKS

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