Sweet 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, 2009American 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, 2008He's got game, but Sampras content with new life
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comHis world-class mechanics propelled him to a record 14 Grand Slam titles and six straight years ranked No. 1. Today, Pete Sampras can still strut his stuff, but don't be fooled -- retirement is that much better.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008Will the Davis Cup drought end for United States?
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comFederer won the Australian Open, again. So, too, did Serena. Joel Drucker looks at the first three months of 2007 in an attempt to project the rest of the season.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2007Djokovic, Murray -- the new kids on the block
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comNovak Djokovic and Andy Murray are the highest-ranked teenagers on the ATP Tour. Joel Drucker explains what has made these 19-year-olds so successful at such an early age.
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