Clijsters' U.S. Open win highlights '09
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe 2009 tennis season presented its share of thrills, spills, fulfillment and futility. With that, we give you our 2009 WTA awards.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Draw of Davis Cup still brings out best
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite its midmarket venues and scheduling quirks, nothing brings out the national loyalties and exceptional tennis of today's top players like Davis Cup competition.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Recognizing tennis's generous charities
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comLost in the shuffle of the grinding tennis season is the ambitious charity work from a bevy of players. Here's a sampling of those who give back.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Judgment passed on Serena long ago?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFinally, we have a verdict: Serena Williams was fined $82,500 and put on Grand Slam probation for her U.S. Open tirade. But did the punishment fit the crime, and are tennis officials prepared to enforce it uniformly in the future?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Eyeing contenders at ATP's year-ender
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIs Roger Federer out of gas as the tour rolls into London for the year-ending ATP World Tour Finals? And if Fed can't get stoked to secure the No. 1 ranking, who might burst through the door he leaves open?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009U.S. Fed Cup leaning on kids again
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite her pledge to play the Fed Cup finale unless she was in a wheelchair, Serena Williams has bowed out. So it's up to emerging U.S. talent to come through again.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Serena, Safina battle for No. 1 in Doha
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWondering what's at stake at the year-end championships in Doha, Qatar? How about the razor-thin five-point margin in the rankings that separates Serena Williams from Dinara Safina.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009More penalties to come for new No. 1?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams has officially assumed the world No. 1 ranking again. But her rightful ascendance in the rankings might very well be blunted by further sanctions stemming from Williams' U.S. Open outburst.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Blake finishing '09 with Jones as coach
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comNo. 24 James Blake, struggling to regain the form that kept him in the top 10 for much of a three-season stretch from 2006-08, said he and lifelong coach Brian Barker mutually decided that Barker would stop traveling with him after the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Freak injury sets Querrey back
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comBuilding on the finest season of his career, Sam Querrey's momentum was suddenly halted by a freak injury. But fear not. His future remains bright.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Henin's journey begins -- again
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMonths after absolutely, positively closing the door on her career, Justine Henin is back. Now, can we please stop using the "R" word?
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Foursome looking to build on momentum
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMelanie Oudin and John Isner were among a quartet of players who gained new fans and new respect at the U.S. Open. Where do they go from here?
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Youthful resolve enough for del Potro
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThey say you gain wisdom from experience. Juan Martin del Potro has neither, but it didn't matter in the U.S. Open final.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Serena: 'I want to sincerely apologize'
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams apologized Monday on her Web site to a U.S. Open line judge she scolded near the end of a loss to Kim Clijsters this weekend.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Serena's breakdown leads to questions
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comSerena Williams' 10-second tirade may have cost her a match, but what's the lasting impression on her legacy?
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