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Wickmayer, Malisse paying stiff penalty

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Andre 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, 2009

U.S. Fed Cup leaning on kids again

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Despite 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, 2009

Serena, Safina battle for No. 1 in Doha

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Wondering 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, 2009

Ivanovic hoping respite is the answer

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

For 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, 2009

More penalties to come for new No. 1?

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Serena 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, 2009

Henin's journey begins -- again

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Months 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, 2009

Foursome looking to build on momentum

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Melanie 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, 2009

Infectious Oudin making a splash

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

With 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, 2009

Clijsters stands out amid turmoil

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Despite 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, 2009

Oudin fearless of opponents, big stage

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Maria 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, 2009

Buchanan has the right attitude

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Don'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, 2009

Krumm feeling more comfortable

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Twelve years away from professional tennis, Kimiko Date Krumm is slowly beginning to feel more comfortable on the court.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

For some, retirement isn't the end

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Burnout, 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, 2009

Finalists seek redemption in Paris

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Elite 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, 2009

Don't count out Cibulkova or Stosur

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Dominika Cibulvoka and Samantha Stosur have massive opportunities to dispose of their heavily favored opponents in Thursday's French Open semifinals.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009