Aussies nurtured some of tennis' greatest champions
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comIt laid the foundation for much of today's circuit, fostered the all-time men's Grand Slam champ and defied conventional wisdom, but the U.S. is not the greatest tennis country of all time.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Strong finish for Sharapova; stronger return by Davenport
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com2007 saw the resurgence of the Williams sisters, Justine Henin's second straight finish at No. 1 and two startling retirements. Joel Drucker looks back at the most notable moments of the past 12 months on the WTA Tour.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2007Chang investing time, money in Chinese tennis
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith his name on the ballot for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame along with his involvement with the Summer Olympics in Beijing, 2008 promises to be an important year for Michael Chang, writes Joel Drucker.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2007What went wrong with Indian Wells?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comGeographic sprawl, injuries and personal desires make it repeatedly unlikely that the top women will gather in the same place. The Pacific Life Open is a perfect example, Joel Drucker writes.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2007Top Spin
Joel DruckerOne thing is for sure in women's tennis: You can't go by the numbers.
Story | January 18, 2005
Capriati still seeking wisdom to win
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comJennifer Capriati's 2001 was full of merriment, but this year has been a colossal bummer.
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