US Open 2015, Day 1: Upsets galore in the women’s draw as six seeds depart

After Maria Sharapova pulled out of the tournament, it left a pretty gaping hole in the top half of the draw. First round action on day one has chucked the second quarter (and parts of the first too) into a blender as seed after seed departed. The first to go was Ana Ivanovic, who was…

Women’s US Open 2015: Draw Predictions

Here are my draw predictions which I decided to separate from the main preview since qualifying didn’t finish until Friday and New Haven on Saturday. I’ve also been waiting to see if a couple of players may withdraw. It’s going to be a fascinating week and thanks to Rukkus.com for the great Serena infographic below.…

Women’s US Open 2015, 1st Round Previews: Ivanovic v Cibulkova, Kuznetsova v Mladenovic

1. Ana Ivanovic v Dominika Cibulkova (USO, R1) As first round matches go, Ana Ivanovic drew a bit of a stinker. The number seven seed will play Dominika Cibulkova in what should be a cracking match-up for the neutrals… but perhaps not for Ana and Domi fans! Ivanovic reached back-to-back quarter-finals in Toronto and Cincy although…

Women’s US Open 2015: Main Draw Preview

Newwwwww Yorkkkkkkk. It’s time for the last Grand Slam of the year with the 2015 US Open beginning on Monday. It’s a fascinating draw that is perhaps slightly top heavy, spearheaded by Serena Williams who is attempting to make history over the next two weeks. Please note i’ll post my full predictions later this weekend once all…

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…