Top women's matches of the decade
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFrom the memorable 2005 Wimbledon clash between Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport to the comeback kid, Jennifer Capriati, winning an epic final Down Under, we reveal our top 5 women's matches of the decade.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 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, 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, 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, 2008Newbie 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, 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, 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, 2008Despite shocking retirement, Henin's place in tennis history among the greatest
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comDespite her stunning announcement she is calling it quits at age 25, Justine Henin still ranks among the greatest of the Open era.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 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, 2007What to make of the year-end championships?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWhat will the year-end championships determine this season? Not much. But there is more on the line at these events than just showcasing the best players the game has to offer, writes Joel Drucker.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 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, 2007New approach needed for player development?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comSave for the Williams sisters, the United States has endured somewhat of a drought, especially in Grand Slams. Is it time to take a slightly different approach to developing players who will be able to compete with the growing international powers in the
Story | Conversation | September 25, 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, 2007Confidence is what separates best from the rest
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWhat separates a top-10 or top-20 player from the rest of the field? According to most players and experts, it's a simple one-word answer: confidence.
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