U.S. Open rife with drama, stellar play and controversy
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWhile Roger Federer and Serena Williams vindicated their previously deflated seasons, there was plenty more that went down at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008The bearable lightness of being Jelena Jankovic
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith pristine movement, Jelena Jankovic is one of the most consistent performers on tour. However, fitness is a separate issue. Until she learns to carry herself with the bravado of a heavyweight, the Serb may never reach her full potential.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2008Williams overcomes third-set hiccups to prevail once again at Key Biscayne
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams set up her own obstacle course Saturday. After squandering eight match points, she finally capitalized, winning the Key Biscayne title for the fifth time. And in the process, Williams pronounced that tennis is her No. 1 goal.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2008Serena would be an ideal fit in Pat Summitt's Tennessee program
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the Final Four of women's college basketball and the Sony Ericsson Open going on simultaneously, we decided to join them.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008Davenport's game exuding pristine shot-making thus far
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhat do you get when you take a 31-year old, oft-injured mom and stick her in the hot and humid temperatures she despises? A vintage-looking Lindsay Davenport, who has headlined Week 1 in Miami.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Little star power, waning interest attribute to plight of Swedish tennis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comThey've germinated dozens of world-class performers through the years. But with no players etched in the top 50, Sweden is pining for the days of Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008Youngsters step up with breakthrough performances
Greg Garber, ESPN.comSeven of the top eight seeds advanced to the French Open quarterfinals. However, a closer look at those who reached the final eight shows a changing of the guard in the women's game.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "sofia arvidsson" make the list?
