Williams 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, 2008The distress of a root canal easier than facing Santoro
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comA wily 20-year veteran, Fabrice Santoro has the same passion and determination he had as a 16-year-old neophyte. Wielding a textured mix of spin and tactics, the Frenchman is still more than capable of putting his opponents through agony.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 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, 2008Into the Crystal Ball: Looking Ahead to 2008
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comThe 2008 season actually starts this month. Is this the year someone can catch Federer? Will we see the Sharapova of 2006 or 2007? Joel Drucker examines the notable story lines for the upcoming season.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Two weeks worth watching with U.S. Open looming
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comIt's labeled the greatest road trip in sports, but the next two weeks on the U.S. Open Series in Montreal and Cincinnati should give a good indication as to who will challenge Roger Federer at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2007Boys and girls of summer commence U.S. Open Series
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comAfter struggling overseas, the U.S. Open Series is the time of year for Americans to get excited and for some, salvage a poor 2007 season.
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