Andy Murray had intended to have more rest after the US Open.
When qualification for the O2 season-ending tournament looked in doubt, he changed
his schedule to chase ranking points. It
worked out brilliantly. After 14 months without a title, he won three tournaments
in five weeks (Shenzhen, Vienna & Valencia).
The resurgence of Roger Federer continues, he won two
Masters titles & Basel. He matched Djokovic by reaching the SFs in NY and looks
certain to finish at least as world no. 2.
Results last year had suggested the Swiss great was in
decline. Similar questions had been posed of Serena Williams with her Major
record in 2014. Australia 4th round, 2nd round in Paris
& round 3 Wimbledon. Her finish to
the season, with US & WTA Championship titles which confirmed her no. 1
ranking, was an emphatic answer.
Bradley Wiggins benefitted from fresh legs-no Grand Tours
this year, finally getting the better of Tony Martin in the world time trial
championship.
Peyton Manning broke yet another NFL record, this time for touchdown
passes. Once again the Broncos & the Patriots are leading the AFC standings,
and the Manning Brady rivalry will resume tomorrow in Foxborough.
