Aussies speak on today's hot topics
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comHow much of a disgrace was Serena Williams' U.S. Open tirade? And is Andy Murray destined never to win a Slam? Four Aussie legends, who aren't afraid to speak the truth, weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Is Federer your ultimate savior?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comRoger Federer might be considered the best player of all time by the greater tennis lore, but is he the one warrior you'd want playing for your life?
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Rebuilding tennis' Mt. Rushmore
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFollowing grueling vetting and scrutinizing, here's why the quartet of Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of tennis.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009Quartet of titans: The Beatles and Slams
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWhether it's spiritual, mythical or inspirational, the four Grand Slams are the Beatles of tennis. Though each major sings its own tune, the combined gold standard is unmatchable.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Schedule 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, 2009Doubles play remains troubling for Nadal
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comRafael Nadal is a voracious, well-oiled machine -- on the singles court. But his doubles prowess still leaves a little bit to be desired.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Sweet Pete can relate to Fed's sour days
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comIf Roger Federer has a kindred spirit, it's Pete Sampras. The Grand Slam king not only appreciates Federer's dedication to greatness, but also painfully shares his tribulations.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009Newbie 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, 2008Williams 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, 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, 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.
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