Aussies speak on today's hot topics
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comHow much of a disgrace was Serena Williams' U.S. Open tirade? And is Andy Murray destined never to win a Slam? Four Aussie legends, who aren't afraid to speak the truth, weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Segura knows the score
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comPancho Segura didn't care if your dad went to Harvard. He didn't care how much money you had. He simply followed the little yellow ball around the globe -- and it paid off.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009Treat 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, 2009Schedule management crucial today
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comOnly fatigue and injury can cease Rafael Nadal's domination on clay. But in today's daunting schedule, finding time to refresh is more important than ever.
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, 2009Doubles play remains troubling for Nadal
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comRafael Nadal is a voracious, well-oiled machine -- on the singles court. But his doubles prowess still leaves a little bit to be desired.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Henin'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, 2008Gimelstob learns lesson from reckless rhetoric
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comLife after the racket hasn't come easy for Justin Gimelstob. An ascending television star, the former American journeyman pledges reform and a fresh start will free him from the reckless path he was heading down.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008Roddick must overcoming recent shortcomings and injuries
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWhile Andy Roddick and James Blake must ratchet up their games to pass the U.S. crucible, the Williams sisters have an opportunity to shine.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008No shortage of spectacular moments from Federer
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFrom the watershed 2004 Australian Open, where he became the world's No. 1 player, to his epic battles versus Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer has had many memorable moments.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008Healey the hero in a thrilling WTT final
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWhile most top-tier players are competing at the Cincinnati Masters and preparing for the Olympics, others got their tennis fix by taking part in World Team Tennis -- in which rowdy, NASCAR-like fans, beer aplenty and playful banter between the players are the norm.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008American men anxious to end clay-court anguish
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWill 2008 be the same, trite story for the U.S. men at Roland Garros? Last year, all nine were vanquished in the first round. But for the top six Yanks, a little faith and determination may go a long way.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008Smart, disruptive offense from opponents hurting Federer and Nadal
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comThink the struggles of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are a fluke? Not quite. Opponents are entering matches versus the world's top two players with intelligent strategies, and it's paying off.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008The world through Jimmy's eyes a very different place
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comOstensibly, the Andy Roddick-Jimmy Connors breakup appeared mutual. But from the outset, the relationship was doomed. Connors has struggled with a wave of emotions since his days on top of the world.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008Capitalizing on strengths is next step for Roddick
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comSince a booming serve and crushing forehand paved the way for Andy Roddick's 2003 U.S. Open title, the American has struggled to find that summit again. After failed overhauls to his game, the road to success may not be so complicated.
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