Is 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, 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, 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, 2007The Russians have come -- what have they left?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comGrowing up as a Russian tennis prodigy is an arduous process. But as Joel Drucker notes, though they come from a land of decadence, these prodigies have left their mark on the game.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 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 SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "nadia petrova" make the list?