WTA Tokyo 2014: Preview and Predictions

Tokyo has attracted a solid line-up despite being downgraded this year to just a premier event.  Last year’s tournament was one of my personal favourites of 2013 with two superb semi-finals and a title run by Petra Kvitova.  Surprisingly, Petra is not here to defend her title, but Angelique Kerber, Jelena Jankovic, Ana Ivanovic and…

US Open 2014: That’s a wrap

The final Grand Slam concluded on Monay night with Marin Cilic winning his first Grand Slam title with a 6-3 6-3 6-3 victory over Kei Nishikori.  I went to bed after two sets, but mentally prepared myself for the result… it’s still completely weird.  Cilic played magnificent tennis through his last three matches and is…