Even at 27, Williams remains as dangerous as ever
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comVenus Williams was 20 when she first won Wimbledon. Seven years later on the back end of her career, Williams showed she can still be as dangerous as ever, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2007Players finding ways to push fashion envelope
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comWimbledon has long conformed to the all-white dress code. But red knickers and man-bags have defied this tradition. Bonnie DeSimone takes a walk down the 2007 fashion runway.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007Tu 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 wears down Venus in another Grand Slam
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comOne of the most intriguing questions this season is whether Venus Williams is intent on measuring up to her former stature. Her enigmatic third-round loss to Jelena Jankovic at the French Open didn't provide much of an answer.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007Trio of Serbian stars leading the charge
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt's a country that has endured more than a decade of war and economic turmoil. But suddenly, Serbia is germinating some of the best tennis players in the world.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2007Slow start for Serena nothing new
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comSerena Williams has never lost in the first round of a Grand Slam event. And, as Bonnie DeSimone writes, Williams wasn't about to exit early at the French Open despite a very sluggish start.
Story | Conversation | May 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, 2007Corina Morariu happy to be on tour
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comCorina Morariu once was one of the top doubles players on tour. Now in her 14th season, and following a bout with leukemia, the American is still enjoying every moment on the court.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007The return of the Williams sisters?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIt wasn't a Grand Slam title like Serena won, but Venus Williams joined her younger sister in the winner's circle. Now, as Bonnie DeSimone writes, Serena and Venus Williams are the highest-ranked players on tour.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 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, 2007For Davenport, pregnancy starts new chapter in life
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comThere were rumors Lindsay Davenport might retire after 2006. Now with news that she is pregnant, Davenport likely has played her final match, writes Bonnie DeSimone.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2006Trying to make a Dent in his return
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comTaylor Dent was a top 30 player until a back injury sidelined him. The American's recovery has been slow and arduous, Bonnie DeSimone writes.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 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, 2006Last U.S. Open for Lindsay?
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comIn a half-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium, Lindsay Davenport lost to Justine Henin-Hardenne in the quarterfinals in what might be the American's last appearance at the U.S. Open. Bonnie DeSimone explains.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "venus williams" make the list?
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