More 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, 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, 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, 2008Tarango tantrum a lowlight the All England Club would soon like to forget
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comOh, Mikhail, did you really think your graphite-laced tennis racket was going to take the brunt of the punishment after your self-inflicted skull-bashing? Well, it didn't, but our man Joel Drucker points out that this was not the only act of stupidity.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008Federer, Nadal losses at Indian Wells quite revealing
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comAfter being waxed in their respective semifinal matches at Indian Wells, it is time for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to alter their approaches.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2008American men making steady progress
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFor the first time since 1989, five U.S. men reached the quarterfinals at Indian Wells. And none were named Andre, Pete, Jim or Michael.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "mardy fish" make the list?