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Tu has date with Ivanovic, not Russia

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Meilen 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, 2007

Jankovic leads top 10 players in events played

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

From 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.com

What 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, 2007

Serena, Venus together again for Fed Cup

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Having 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, 2007

Off-court issues haven't affected Henin on court

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Divorce 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, 2007

Hip surgery sidelines Jamea Jackson

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

American 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, 2007

Sharapova wins, wails, whines in year in review

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Maria 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, 2006

Team in transition as Garrison shifts focus to 2007

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Fed 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, 2006

Players worth watching in 2007

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Bonnie DeSimone gives you the players worth watching in 2007. (And we're not talking about Federer, Nadal or Sharapova.)

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006

Optimism for American tennis in 2007

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

For 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, 2006

Americans Blake and King triumphant

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

James 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, 2006

Does on-court coaching have a future?

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

A 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, 2006

Latest win moves Blake up in ATP race

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

James 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, 2006

King focused following decision to turn pro

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

American Vania King's decision to turn pro became clear following a loss at Wimbledon. Bonnie DeSimone explains.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006

Conchita Martinez stood the test of time

Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.com

Tennis is a sport where most players are done by the age of 30. Conchita Martinez was the exception. Bonnie DeSimone explains.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2006