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Recognizing 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, 2009Wickmayer, Malisse paying stiff penalty
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAndre Agassi's mea culpa 12 years ago was enough to avoid suspension, but two high-profile Belgian stars are proof of today's rigorous drug-testing standards.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 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, 2009Ivanovic hoping respite is the answer
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comFor someone as ultra competitive as Ana Ivanovic, turning the switch off is exceptionally difficult. But that's exactly what she did -- for better or worse.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 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, 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, 2009Infectious Oudin making a splash
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith the dearth of early-blooming U.S. stars, teenage darling Melanie Oudin is finally giving the U.S. Open someone to believe in.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009Clijsters stands out amid turmoil
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDespite the many breakdowns that have wreaked havoc for the world's top women, Kim Clijsters very much has her act together.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009Oudin fearless of opponents, big stage
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMaria Sharapova might own the New York stage, but Melanie Oudin doesn't really give a hoot. Something must give at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Buchanan has the right attitude
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comDon't discount Chase Buchanan when he faces Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The American prospect is new to the grand stage but ready for the fight.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Krumm feeling more comfortable
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comTwelve years away from professional tennis, Kimiko Date Krumm is slowly beginning to feel more comfortable on the court.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009For some, retirement isn't the end
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comBurnout, babies and bum body parts can be career-ending developments for some WTA Tour players. But many women are finding that retirement is more a phase than a final bow.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009Finalists seek redemption in Paris
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comElite athletic pedigree and extraordinary talent aside, Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova also share a dubious history of collapsing in Grand Slam finals.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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