Everything is awesome: theScore's 2015 tennis preview
Tennis never really goes away.
It's a sport that begins in January and follows the summer sun around the world until, begrudgingly, it finally takes a break in November and spends December wearing cool sweaters.
But for a sport that often feels dominated by a few, it wasn't always predictable in 2014. Grand Slams weren't limited to the kings and queens of tennis, and several young players made compelling breakthroughs.
Here's what to expect from tennis in 2015:
Novak Djokovic is still a hero of men
The world's top men's player isn't going anywhere.
Novak Djokovic enters the new year with a firm grasp on the No. 1 spot. Consider his rivals: Roger Federer's last Grand Slam victory was in 2012, Rafael Nadal's health remains a constant question mark and Andy Murray isn't even in the top four anymore.
Djokovic, meanwhile, won at Wimbledon and was 61-8 with seven titles last year. He'll continue to soar in 2015.
We're all just living in Serena's world
Serena Williams just needs to show off her bank statement to prove her dominance of women's tennis.
The world No. 1 won seven tournaments last year, including her sixth career U.S. Open title, and her season earnings of $9.3 million are the second highest in WTA history behind only the $12.3 million she won the year before.
Expect more trophies in 2015, especially now that Williams has discovered caffeine.
Break up the old-boys club
Djokovic remains a safe bet and Rafa will probably romp again at Roland Garros, but the rest of the men's game is up for grabs.
Stanislas Wawrinka, or Stan if we are being chummy, is ranked fourth after winning his first Grand Slam at last year's Australian Open. Marin Cilic defeated Kei "Samurai" Nishikori at the U.S. Open in a match between two first-time finalists. And don't forget perennial contenders like Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer.
The days of the ATP being a party of four are over. Believe it.
Watch Woz and Azarenka
Career comeback will be the catchphrase of the WTA this year.
Williams will continue to win, as will Maria Sharapova. But the spotlight will return to former No. 1s Caroline Wozniacki and Victoria Azarenka, who will each try to regain their form after ugly years.
Wozniacki fared well after her wedding with an amateur golfer was called off. She looked unbeatable at the U.S. Open, until she was crushed by her bestie in the final.
Azarenka, meanwhile, would rather not think about 2014, thank you very much.
Petra Kvitova, Eugenie Bouchard and Simona Halep will challenge and may even win a Grand Slam. But it's Wozniacki and Azarenka who should be watched most closely.
Sorry, American tennis will still suck
It's going to be another dry year for star-spangled tennis fans who are weary of cheering only for Williams.
John Isner will probably play at least one marathon match and a broadcaster will call Madison Keys the future of the American game.
That's about it.