Treat tennis development uniformly
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith so many divergent training methods worldwide, let's break down the barriers and create one global developmental system.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009Revelations from a week in the desert
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWhile Roger Federer's waning will left him mired deeper in a sea of uncertainty, Rafael Nadal elevated his stature by waxing the Indian Wells field.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009Newbie Del Potro leading the charge of emerging faces
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comHe's lost a step. His reign is over. Do those sentiments ring true, Roger Federer naysayers? Well, he proved us all wrong with a galvanized performance at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008Henin's swan song just one sour note sounded in 2008
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFrom the gaffes of tennis' glamour queens to the shortcomings of the top American men, tennis was fraught with disheartening and disturbing moments.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008Williams sisters head-to-head rivalry intensifies in 2008
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comSo what's all this negative rhetoric and scuttlebutt that the Williams sisters' head-to-head encounters are fixed? If you believe that, clearly you were snoozing this past season.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2008King Rafa's 2008 season rife with majestic efforts
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith his unyielding nature and sublime championship at the hallowed Wimbledon grounds, Rafael Nadal is Joel Drucker's unequivocal choice as the best player of the year.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008Year-end Championships: Super Bowl or All-Star Game?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comThe top players in the world are gathering at the tours' year-end championships. But what's really at stake? The pageantry of the events cannot be denied, but the outcomes will do little to alter tennis' pecking order.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008Against all odds, Williams sisters have dominated tennis for years
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFrom urban blight to the brightest sibling stars of our time, the Williams sisters redefined tennis. But it was the rise of Roger Federer that exemplifies the current decade of Open era tennis, writes Joel Drucker.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008More questions than answers coming off the Slam season
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comNow that the Grand Slam season is behind us, what have we learned? And what does it mean for the rest of the season and beyond? Joel Drucker knows.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008Is Olympic tennis high-powered competition or fun in the sun?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comIn most sports, the Olympics present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an athlete to be a national hero. Tennis, however, is failing to take advantage of the camaraderie the Games offer and consequently marginalizing the buildup to the U.S. Open, writes Joel Drucker.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008The bearable lightness of being Jelena Jankovic
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith pristine movement, Jelena Jankovic is one of the most consistent performers on tour. However, fitness is a separate issue. Until she learns to carry herself with the bravado of a heavyweight, the Serb may never reach her full potential.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 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, 2007Lingering injuries or limitations coming to light for Sharapova
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comShe's won 80 percent of her matches, but 2007 has been a down year for Maria Sharapova. This year might be a wash, but don't discount her in 2008.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007Open could be Federer's toughest test yet
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith the year's final Grand Slam set to get under way next week, is there any reason to suspect the usual suspects won't be in contention? Joel Drucker looks at the players who are hot -- and those who are not -- heading into the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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