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, 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, 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, 2009What happened at Indian Wells?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comRichard Williams says it was the moment that Indian Wells disgraced America. But what really happened on those contentious days in 2001?
Story | Conversation | March 04, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2008The bearable lightness of being Jelena Jankovic
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comWith pristine movement, Jelena Jankovic is one of the most consistent performers on tour. However, fitness is a separate issue. Until she learns to carry herself with the bravado of a heavyweight, the Serb may never reach her full potential.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2008French phenom Tsonga replete with power but often too passive
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comThese four players have unassailable talents, but each is lacking a certain element, which is holding them back from taking the next step. The corollary to this point has been a career of unfulfilled potential.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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