Women’s Tennis Players Who Will Improve the Most in 2015

The winter break is a time for players to experiment with new tactics, work on weaknesses and search for improvements. The following slides will analyse some of those players who are most likely to improve in 2015. Belinda Bencic has long been put in the mould of former greats, and the next 12 months will prove to be an intriguing chapter in her progression. Garbine Muguruza’s impressive victory... 

New Year’s Resolutions for the Top Stars in Women’s Tennis

While most people pledge to start running or to cut out one of life’s guilty pleasures, tennis’ top women will be setting themselves the type of New Year’s resolutions that only the game’s best can aspire to achieve. Eugenie Bouchard’s Grand Slam performances this year were exceptional, but she will be desperate to turn semi-final appearances in Melbourne and Paris into... 

5 Things Andy Murray Must Accomplish to Have a Successful 2015 Season

Andy Murray almost experienced as many high-profile changes in his professional and personal life in 2014 as Novak Djokovic won tennis matches. It is necessary, then, to recalibrate Murray’s position in the game and uncover what he must accomplish to make 2015 a success. Less than a year after parting ways with coach Ivan Lendl, Murray and long-time training partner Dani Vallverdu also split,... 

The Most Unexpected Success Stories in Tennis During 2014

It is sport’s wicked sense of humour to throw up unexpected storylines, normally resulting in pain for one side and ecstasy for the other. In 2014, champions were stopped, star potential was realised and the tennis pendulum began to show signs of swinging the other way. Eugenie Bouchard has long held the burden of expectation, but her exploration of the later rounds in three of the four Grand... 

Early Look at Tennis’ Top Storylines for the 2015 Season

The new year will be welcomed in by the sound of Andy Murray‘s gears turning in preparation for a step into the relative unknown. This will be just one of the top tennis storylines to look out for in 2015. Murray will hope to be anything but tentative following a shake-up of his coaching team that has seen Dani Vallverdu and Jez Green depart. Milos Raonic, Grigor Dimitrov and Kei Nishikori will... 

The Most Interesting Statistics for Tennis’ Top Stars in 2014

While players pore over the highs and lows of the last 12 months, the facts and figures from an exhausting year will help them better prepare for 2015. There may even be an interesting statistic or two for the top stars of 2014. Milos Raonic may choose to focus on his return game, seeking a way to find the extra per cent that may be the difference between bettering his Wimbledon semi-final appearance... 

Stock Watch for Top Men’s Stars After the 2014 ATP World Tour Finals

An anti-climatic conclusion to the ATP World Tour Finals didn’t stop the stock of all eight competitors fluctuating from match to match. Roger Federer‘s withdrawal from his final meeting with Novak Djokovic hardly made a dint in his polished armour. To bookend the tournament in this manner will hurt the 33-year-old, though, whose performances throughout were rich in class and ingenuity.  Andy... 

2014 ATP World Tour Finals: Burning Questions for the Contenders in London

Day one of the 2014 ATP World Tour Finals saw the home favourite crash to a straight-sets defeat. The time is perfect, then, to ponder some of the burning questions for the contenders in London. Novak Djokovic is seeking to win the season finale in London for the third consecutive year. His challenge, though, is slightly clearer than some of the other finalists. Andy Murray has come through a painstaking... 

Men’s Tennis Players Whose Stock Is Soaring After 2014 ATP BNP Paribas Masters

Just seven days in tennis can guarantee the type of movement that changes a season. The 2014 BNP Paribas Masters has enabled the stock of several players to soar. Just ask Lucas Pouille. The Frenchman picked the perfect moment to announce himself, ousting Fabio Fognini and Ivo Karlovic. Milos Raonic continued to position himself as the front runner in a hungry pack of players desperate to clinch a... 

2014 WTA Finals: Final Grades for Every Player

It was nothing less than expected. Serena Williams, qualifying for the 2014 WTA Finals in first place, lifted another title in Singapore. Having endured a lesson at the hands of Simona Halep at the round-robin stage, Williams hit back with interest in the final to secure a satisfying final grade. Eugenie Bouchard lost all three matches in her debut WTA Finals tournament. Caroline Wozniacki had entirely... 

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