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2008 season highlighted by topsy-turvy battle for WTA supremacy

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

If Jelena Jankovic and the Williams sisters failed to win ESPN.com's WTA player of the year award, then who did? After hours of waffling and beating her head, Bonnie D. Ford is, well, still waffling.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008

Kantarian instrumental in leading tennis to mainstream culture

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Arlen Kantarian, unquestionably one the most relentless tennis visionaries of recent times, announced Thursday he will step down as the USTA's CEO at year's end. But what does this mean for the sport, notably the U.S. Open, moving forward?

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Southpaw Nadal a rarity among his tennis brethren

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

...Thomas Niedermueller/Bongarts/Getty Images Patty Schnyder is one of only two left-handed players on the WTA Tour who have won titles in 2008. Over on the distaff side No. 11 Patty Schnyder of...

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Nothing goofy about Nadal clinching the year-end No. 1

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

...After a lot of collective whining from the gallery about the carousel at the top of the WTA rankings, Jelena Jankovic went out and did exactly what someone needed to do -- grabbed the brass ring...

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Tours must be creative with cost management during economic instability

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

While tennis may have some insulation from the current financial crisis because of a diverse portfolio extending over multiple continents, the tours are fully cognizant that appearance fees, title sponsors and attendance all may feel the effects of the market chaos.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Fish latest addition to afflicted U.S. Davis Cup squad

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Four Points Hitting the wall James Blake bowed out of the trip to Madrid for the Davis Cup semifinal, ending his participation streak at 10 straigh...

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Scott: Tried to "bridge the gap" with the Williamses

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Salient issues Editor's note: WTA Chairman and CEO Larry Scott on Wednesday formally announced changes in the circuit's calendar and other...

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Fish finding his game at right time despite coaching carousel

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Nick Laham/Getty Images Mardy Fish has been on a roll at the U.S. Open, despite an uncertain coaching situation. Four Points NEW YORK -- In l...

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Dejected Blake, elated teenagers highlight Week 1 of the U.S. Open

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

While a crestfallen summer certainly hurt Ana Ivanovic's chances, perhaps karma played a role in Lindsay Davenport's early dismissal. Bonnie D. Ford highlights the week that was at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008

Tsonga back in the stirrups

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

A Tsonga sighting NEW YORK -- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga hasn't played since May thanks to knee surgery for a torn meniscus that knocked him out of the Fr...

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Overpowering Querrey inflicts damage at U.S. Open

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Four Points Coming of age There's no doubt Monday night's late match on center court was a significant passage for Donald Young, who showed streaks ...

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Back to square one for Davenport?

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Back to square one? NEW YORK -- She hadn't played here in two years, and she hadn't played a singles match in almost two months. But 23rd-seeded Lin...

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What a wild, wacky 2008 tennis season it has been

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

We can simply dub the 2008 tennis season as volatile and unpredictable. From the slumping Roger Federer, to the abrupt retirement of Justine Henin, expect nothing to make sense at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Roddick, Blake hoping home Grand Slam is a quick fix

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Four Points The yes man New world No. 1 Rafael Nadal has worked nearly as diligently on his English as on his grass- and hard-court games, but he ...

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Sour day for Ginepri, American contingent at Wimbledon

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Going home WIMBLEDON, England -- Like most players, Robby Ginepri says he doesn't like to peek at his draw ahead of time, but his famous coach, Jose H...

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