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Aussies speak on today's hot topics

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

How 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, 2009

Is Federer your ultimate savior?

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Roger 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, 2009

Kramer: Tennis's most important person

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

The decisions that Jack Kramer made had profound and lasting effects that are felt to this day. He was simply the center of the tennis universe.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Segura knows the score

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Pancho Segura didn't care if your dad went to Harvard. He didn't care how much money you had. He simply followed the little yellow ball around the globe -- and it paid off.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Rebuilding tennis' Mt. Rushmore

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Following 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, 2009

Quartet of titans: The Beatles and Slams

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Whether 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, 2009

Treat tennis development uniformly

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

With so many divergent training methods worldwide, let's break down the barriers and create one global developmental system.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009

Schedule management crucial today

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Only 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, 2009

Revelations from a week in the desert

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

While 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, 2009

Doubles play remains troubling for Nadal

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Rafael 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, 2009

What happened at Indian Wells?

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Richard 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, 2009

Casals far more than King's sidekick

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Billie Jean King was the star and the spokeswoman. But her risk-taking partner in crime, Rosie Casals, was as instrumental in making tennis better for everyone.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Johnson's impact bigger than tennis

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

Dr. Robert Walter Johnson was a pioneer who blazed the trail for so many, including his prot�g�s Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson, while scaling a mountain of prejudice.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009

Sweet Pete can relate to Fed's sour days

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

If 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, 2009