WTA Wuhan: Preview and Predictions

The Wuhan draw is pretty great.  Replacing Tokyo as a Premier 5 event, all the top players are here for this new event on the calendar.  Some of the stadiums look pretty insane and it is always exciting when there’s a new event on tour, particularly one of this stature. The one big casualty is…

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…

WTA US Open 2014: Preview and Predictions

This promises to be another exciting Grand Slam for the women.  Serena Williams leads the way as the favourite, but there are plenty of worthy contenders that could go all the way.  I have deliberated over and over again about my finalists… it’s possible I have over thought it 😛  The draw seems nicely balanced…

WTA Montreal: Preview and Predictions

I’m excited about Montreal.  I’m excited about the WTA tour in general.  The draw has thrown up some cracking first round matches and is reasonably balanced between the two halves.  Note that the top eight seeds all have byes into the second round.  There’s so much to discuss so let’s take a look at the…