WTA Awards
This is a list with all the WTA Awards given by the Women's Tennis Association to players for achievements during the season or their career.
| Women's Tennis Association Awards |
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Player of the Year
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Doubles Team of the Year
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Most Improved Player
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Newcomer of the Year
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Comeback Player of the Year
Diamond Aces
This award is named for the late WTA trailblazer Jerry Diamond and is awarded to the player who gives endlessly to promote the game of tennis on and off the court.
| Year | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario |  Spain |
| 1996 | Gabriela Sabatini |  Argentina |
| 1997 | Amanda Coetzer |  South Africa |
| 1998 | Lindsay Davenport |  United States |
| 1999 | Lindsay Davenport (2) | United States |
| 2000 | Martina Hingis |  Switzerland |
| 2001 | Martina Hingis (2) | Switzerland |
| 2002 | ||
| 2003 | ||
| 2004 | Anastasia Myskina |  Russia |
| 2005 | Anastasia Myskina (2) | Russia |
| 2006 | Svetlana Kuznetsova | Russia |
| 2007 | Jelena Janković |  Serbia |
| 2008 | Ana Ivanovic | Serbia |
| 2009 | Elena Dementieva | Russia |
| 2010 | Samantha Stosur | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
| 2011 | Caroline Wozniacki |  Denmark |
| 2012 | Victoria Azarenka |  Belarus |
| 2013 | Victoria Azarenka (2) | Belarus |
| 2014 | Petra Kvitová |  Czech Republic |
| 2015 | Caroline Wozniacki (2) | Denmark |
| 2016 | Simona Halep |  Romania |
| 2017 | Angelique Kerber |  Germany |
| 2018 | Elina Svitolina |  Ukraine |
| 2019 | Kiki Bertens |  Netherlands |
Peachy Kellmeyer Player Service
Award named for Peachy Kellmeyer, former player and the first tour director of the fledgling Virginia Slims circuit (precursor of WTA Tour). In 2020, the award was presented to all the members of the WTA Players' Council, as the group "worked diligently discussing proposals and obtaining feedback to help the Tour return safely and successfully, all with a dedicated commitment to their fellow players", following the suspension of the tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award
Award named for Karen Krantzcke, an Australian player who died of a heart attack whilst jogging, aged 31, on 11 April 1977. Currently this award and only one other award, the Peachy Kellmeyer Player Service, are uniquely given after a vote by fellow players.
| Year | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Evonne Goolagong | Australia |
| 1979 | Chris Evert | United States |
| 1980 | Evonne Goolagong (2) | Australia |
| 1981 | Diane Desfor | United States |
| 1982 | Nancy Yeargin | United States |
| 1983 | Sharon Walsh-Pete | United States |
| 1984 | Marcella Mesker | Netherlands |
| 1985 | Peanut Louie-Harper | United States |
| 1986 | Peanut Louie-Harper (2) | United States |
| 1987 | Anne Minter | Australia |
| 1988 | Svetlana Parkhomenko |  Soviet Union |
| 1989 | Gretchen Magers | United States |
| 1990 | Mercedes Paz | Argentina |
| 1991 | Judith Wiesner |  Austria |
| 1992 | Jill Hetherington | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| 1993 | Nicole Arendt | United States |
| 1994 | Kimberly Po | United States |
| 1995 | Amanda Coetzer | South Africa |
| 1996 | Yayuk Basuki |  Indonesia |
| 1997 | Amanda Coetzer (2) | South Africa |
| 1998 | Yayuk Basuki (2) | Indonesia |
| 1999 | Ai Sugiyama |  Japan |
| 2000 | Kim Clijsters | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
| 2001 | Kim Clijsters (2) | Belgium |
| 2002 | Kim Clijsters (3) | Belgium |
| 2003 | Kim Clijsters (4) | Belgium |
| 2004 | Lindsay Davenport | United States |
| 2005 | Kim Clijsters (5) | Belgium |
| 2006 | Kim Clijsters (6) | Belgium |
| 2007 | Ana Ivanovic | Serbia |
| 2008 | Elena Dementieva | Russia |
| 2009 | Kim Clijsters (7) | Belgium |
| 2010 | Elena Dementieva (2) | Russia |
| 2011 | Petra Kvitová | Czech Republic |
| 2012 | Kim Clijsters (8) | Belgium |
| 2013 | Petra Kvitová (2) | Czech Republic |
| 2014 | Petra Kvitová (3) | Czech Republic |
| 2015 | Petra Kvitová (4) | Czech Republic |
| 2016 | Petra Kvitová (5) | Czech Republic |
| 2017 | Petra Kvitová (6) | Czech Republic |
| 2018 | Petra Kvitová (7) | Czech Republic |
| 2019 | Petra Kvitová (8) | Czech Republic |
| 2020 | Marie Bouzková | Czech Republic |
Georgina Clark Mother Award
| Year | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ann Haydon-Jones |  United Kingdom |
| 2011 | Judy Tegart-Dalton | Australia |
| 2012 | Gladys Heldman | United States |
| 2013 | ||
| 2014 | Françoise Durr |  France |
| 2015 | Ingrid Löfdahl-Bentzer |  Sweden |
| 2016 | Yulia Berberian-Maleeva |  Bulgaria |
| 2017 | ||
| 2018 | Evonne Goolagong Cawley | Australia |
| 2019 | Chris Evert | United States |
WTA Coach of the Year Award
| Year | Coach | Nationality | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sascha Bajin | Germany | Naomi Osaka |
| 2019 | Craig Tyzzer | Australia |
Ashleigh Barty |
| 2020 | Piotr Sierzputowski |  Poland | Iga Świątek |
Fan Favorite Awards
Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Elena Dementieva | Russia |
| 2010 | Maria Sharapova | Russia |
| 2011 | Agnieszka Radwańska | Poland |
| 2012 | Agnieszka Radwańska (2) | Poland |
| 2013 | Agnieszka Radwańska (3) | Poland |
| 2014 | Agnieszka Radwańska (4) | Poland |
| 2015 | Agnieszka Radwańska (5) | Poland |
| 2016 | Agnieszka Radwańska (6) | Poland |
| 2017 | Simona Halep | Romania |
| 2018 | Simona Halep (2) | Romania |
| 2019 | Simona Halep (3) | Romania |
| 2020 | Iga Świątek | Poland |
Most Popular Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Nationality | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Victoria Azarenka | Belarus | |
| 2013 | Serena Williams | United States | |
| 2014 | Simona Halep | Romania | |
| 2015 | Simona Halep (2) | Romania | |
| 2016 | Angelique Kerber | Germany |
Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year
| Year | Players |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Serena Williams & Venus Williams |
| 2010 | Serena Williams & Venus Williams (2) |
| 2011 | Maria Kirilenko & Victoria Azarenka |
| 2012 | Serena Williams & Venus Williams (3) |
| 2013 | Ekaterina Makarova & Elena Vesnina |
| 2014 |  Sara Errani & Roberta Vinci[6] |
| 2015 | Serena Williams (4) & Caroline Wozniacki |
Fan Favorite Breakthrough Player
| Year | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Petra Kvitová | Czech Republic |
Humanitarian of the Year
| Year | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Liezel Huber | United States |
| 2006 | Kim Clijsters | Belgium |
| 2007 | Liezel Huber (2) | United States |
| 2008 | Ana Ivanovic | Serbia |
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| 2010 | Maria Sharapova | Russia |
Fan Favorite Shot of the Year
| Year | Player | Nationality | Tournament | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Agnieszka Radwańska | Poland | Miami QF | |
| 2014 | Agnieszka Radwańska (2) | Poland | Montreal SF | |
| 2015 | Agnieszka Radwańska (3) | Poland |  Singapore F | |
| 2016 | Agnieszka Radwańska (4) | Poland | Indian Wells 3R | |
| 2017 | Agnieszka Radwańska (5) | Poland |  Wuhan 2R | |
| 2018 | Simona Halep | Romania | Miami 3R | |
| 2019 | Iga Świątek | Poland | Lugano SF | |
| 2020 | Magda Linette | Poland |  Hua Hin 2R | |
Fan favorite WTA match of the year
| Year | Match | Tournament | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Maria Sharapova (W) vs. Victoria Azarenka | French Open SF | 6–1, 2–6, 6–4 | |
| 2014 | Serena Williams (W) vs. Caroline Wozniacki | WTA Finals SF | 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(8–6) | |
| 2015 | Agnieszka Radwańska (W) vs. Garbiñe Muguruza | WTA Finals SF | 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 7–5 | |
| 2016 | Petra Kvitová (W) vs. Angelique Kerber | Wuhan Open 3R | 6–7(10–12), 7–5, 6–4 | |
| 2017 | Caroline Garcia (W) vs. Elina Svitolina | China Open QF | 6–7(5–7), 7–5, 7–6(8–6) | |
| 2018 | Simona Halep (W) vs. Sloane Stephens | Canadian Open F | 7–6(8–6), 3–6, 6–4 | |
| 2019 | Naomi Osaka (W) vs. Bianca Andreescu | China Open QF | 5–7, 6–3, 6–4 | |
| 2020 | Simona Halep (W) vs.  Elena Rybakina |  Dubai Open F | 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–5) |
Fan favorite Grand Slam match of the year
| Year | Match | Tournament | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Maria Sharapova (W) vs. Simona Halep | French Open F | 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–4 | |
| 2015 | Victoria Azarenka (W) vs. Angelique Kerber | US Open R32 | 7–5, 2–6, 6–4 | |
| 2016 |  Dominika Cibulková (W) vs. Agnieszka Radwańska | Wimbledon R16 | 6–3, 5–7, 9–7 | |
| 2017 | Maria Sharapova (W) vs. Simona Halep | US Open R128 | 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 | |
| 2018 | Simona Halep (W) vs. Angelique Kerber | Australian Open SF | 6–3, 4–6, 9–7 | |
| 2019 | Naomi Osaka (W) vs. Petra Kvitová | Australian Open F | 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–4 |
Other awards, winners and nominees (runner-ups)
Tournaments
- WTA Tournament Awards (1995—present)
See also
Notes
- Hana Mandlíková became an Australian citizen in 1988
- Monica Seles, originally from Yugoslavia, became a U. S. citizen in 1994.
- Daria Gavrilova, originally from Russia, who became an Australian citizen in December 2015.
- Yaroslava Shvedova, originally from Russia, became a Kazakh citizen in 2008.
- "WTA Fan Favorite Awards: The Winners". wtatennis.com. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
References
- "Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Announces 2009 Player Award Winners" (PDF). WTA Tour. 24 March 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- "Clijsters: Player Of Year". WTA Tour. 1 December 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- "Kvitova Captures Four WTA Player Awards". WTA Tour. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
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