The dust of the US Open is slowly starting to settle and we’re heading towards the finish line of men’s and women’s tennis in 2015. The year has seen improvements for some, but has also proven to be difficult for a couple of big names in the game — TTI takes a look at some of the candidates who might be in danger of falling behind the pack if they can’t pull out a strong sprint home.

Ana Ivanovic

After her resurgence in 2014, Ana Ivanovic has been a fixture in the Top 10 for the whole season, but for most of the year, her ranking as held aloft what has been a season characterized by inconsistency. A semifinal showing at Roland Garros has been far and away her biggest result of 2015 and stands out amidst a sea of early exits. The Serb showed signs of shifting up her gears again in Cincinnati…