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Newbie 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, 2008Henin'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, 2008Nadal's great year tip of big iceberg
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comRafael Nadal has received his share of accolades for a historic 2008 campaign. But his performance pales in comparison to the raw dominance and brilliance displayed by others during the Open era.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 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, 2008Graf's "Golden Slam" arguably the greatest season in history
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comPete Sampras led a quartet of American players who would all leave an indelible mark. But the third decade of the Open era was highlighted by a thoroughly dominating Steffi Graf, writes Joel Drucker.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Ashe, King propel tennis to new levels of awareness and popularity
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comIn 1968, amateurs and pros unified, boosting tennis into a new, unequivocal frontier. Joel Drucker looks back at the first decade of Open era tennis, from the "Love Double" to the "Battle of the sexes."
Story | Conversation | October 09, 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, 2008Aussies nurtured some of tennis' greatest champions
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comIt laid the foundation for much of today's circuit, fostered the all-time men's Grand Slam champ and defied conventional wisdom, but the U.S. is not the greatest tennis country of all time.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 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, 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, 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, 2008Past Davis Cup captains reflect on finals
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comTom Gorman and Tom Gullikson were captains of the last two U.S. teams that won the Davis Cup. On the eve of the final, the former captains discuss what it means to be captain and how the position has changed since they were in charge.
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