Schedule 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, 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, 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, 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, 2008McEnroe Sr.'s vision, brashness an unlikely fit for the ATP
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comThe search to replace a lame-duck CEO with someone who will lead the ATP into the 21st century and bring together separate-minded stakeholders is on. If a deregulated, free-for-all entity without accountability is what you're looking for, John McEnroe Sr. is your man.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2008Behind every good man is an even better woman coach
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comNovak Djokovic is now part of the crème de la crème of men's tennis, having clinched his first Grand Slam title. But little known is that the foundation of his pristine shotmaking was carefully crafted by a female coach.
Story | Conversation | February 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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