Tu has date with Ivanovic, not Russia
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comMeilen Tu won her opening match at Wimbledon and now has a date with No. 6 Ana Ivanovic in the second round. However, not everything went the American's way on Wednesday, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 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, 2007Serena, Venus together again for Fed Cup
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comHaving both Williams sisters on the U.S. Fed Cup team for the first time in four years has symbolic value for American tennis. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2007Off-court issues haven't affected Henin on court
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comDivorce caused Justine Henin to miss the Australian Open. However, as Bonnie DeSimone writes, the world's No. 1 player has not missed much since her return to the court.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2007Hip surgery sidelines Jamea Jackson
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comAmerican Jamea Jackson will miss the Australian Open and at least several more weeks of the 2007 season after having minor hip surgery last month.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2007Sharapova wins, wails, whines in year in review
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comMaria Sharapova did it all in 2006: she won, she wailed, she was pretty. But she was not ESPN.com's Player of the Year. Bonnie DeSimone recaps the season.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006Team in transition as Garrison shifts focus to 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFed Cup captain Zina Garrison will get another shot at taking a U.S. team in transition and molding it into a contender next year.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006Players worth watching in 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comBonnie DeSimone gives you the players worth watching in 2007. (And we're not talking about Federer, Nadal or Sharapova.)
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006Optimism for American tennis in 2007
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comFor American tennis, 2006 was considered a down year. Bonnie DeSimone looks ahead and explains why 2007 will be better for the United States.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2006Americans Blake and King triumphant
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comJames Blake and Vania King both won tournaments on the same day. As Bonnie DeSimone explains, finally Americans have something to smile about.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2006Does on-court coaching have a future?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comA decision on whether, and how, to expand on-court coaching is expected at the WTA's year-end board meeting. Bonnie DeSimone takes a closer look.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006Latest win moves Blake up in ATP race
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comJames Blake trails only Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in titles in 2006. Bonnie DeSimone writes how Blake's latest win moved him one step closer to another goal.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2006King focused following decision to turn pro
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comAmerican Vania King's decision to turn pro became clear following a loss at Wimbledon. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006Conchita Martinez stood the test of time
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comTennis is a sport where most players are done by the age of 30. Conchita Martinez was the exception. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
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