WTA Awards

This is a list with all the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Awards given by the WTA Tour to players who have done or achieved something remarkable during the season or their career.

Player of The Year
This is awarded to the player who the WTA think has played the best tennis over the year.
Year Player Nationality2007     Justine Henin   2006  Amélie Mauresmo  2005  Kim Clijsters  2004  Maria Sharapova  2003  Justine Henin  2002  Serena Williams  2001  Jennifer Capriati  2000  Venus Williams  1999  Lindsay Davenport  1998  Lindsay Davenport  1997  Martina Hingis  1996  Steffi Graf  1995  Steffi Graf  1994  Steffi Graf  1993  Steffi Graf  1992  Monica Seles   FR Yugoslavia Monica Seles, originally from Yugoslavia, became a U. S. citizen in 1994.1991  Monica Seles  SFR Yugoslavia 1990  Steffi Graf  1989  Steffi Graf   1988  Steffi Graf  1987  Steffi Graf  1986  Martina Navrátilová  1985  Martina Navrátilová  1984  Martina Navrátilová  1983  Martina Navrátilová  1982  Martina Navrátilová   Martina Navrátilová, originally from Czechoslovakia, became a U. S. citizen in 1981.1981  Chris Evert-Lloyd  1980  Tracy Austin  1979  Martina Navrátilová   1978  Martina Navrátilová  1977  Virginia Wade  

 Doubles Team of the Year 
This is awarded to the doubles team who the WTA think has played the best tennis over the year.
Year Players2007   Cara Black &  Liezel Huber2006   Lisa Raymond &  Samantha Stosur2005   Lisa Raymond &  Samantha Stosur2004   Virginia Ruano Pascual &  Paola Suárez 2003   Virginia Ruano Pascual &  Paola Suárez2002   Virginia Ruano Pascual &  Paola Suárez2001   Lisa Raymond &  Rennae Stubbs2000   Serena Williams &  Venus Williams1999   Martina Hingis &  Anna Kournikova1998   Martina Hingis &  Jana Novotná1997   Gigi Fernández &  Natasha Zvereva1996   Jana Novotná &  Arantxa Sánchez Vicario1995   Gigi Fernández &  Natasha Zvereva1994   Gigi Fernández &  Natasha Zvereva1993   Gigi Fernández &  Natasha Zvereva1992   Larisa Neiland &  Natasha Zvereva1991   Gigi Fernández &  Jana Novotná1990   Jana Novotná &  Helena Suková1989   Jana Novotná &  Helena Suková1988   Martina Navrátilová &  Pam Shriver1987   Martina Navrátilová &  Pam Shriver1986   Martina Navrátilová &  Pam Shriver1985   Martina Navrátilová &  Pam Shriver1984   Martina Navrátilová &  Pam Shriver1983   Martina Navrátilová &  Pam Shriver1981   Martina Navrátilová &  Pam Shriver1980   Kathy Jordan &  Anne Smith1979   Billie Jean King &  Martina Navrátilová1978   Billie Jean King &  Martina Navrátilová1977   Martina Navrátilová &  Betty Stöve

 Most Improved Player 
This is awarded to the player who the WTA think has improved the most over the year.
Year Player Nationality2007  Ana Ivanović  2006  Jelena Janković  2005  Ana Ivanović  2004  Maria Sharapova  2003  Nadia Petrova  2002  Daniela Hantuchová  2001  Justine Henin  2000  Elena Dementieva  1999  Serena Williams  1998  Patty Schnyder  1997  Amanda Coetzer  1996  Martina Hingis  1995  Chanda Rubin  1994  Mary Pierce  1993  Magdalena Maleeva  1992  Kimiko Date  1991  Gabriela Sabatini  1990  Monica Seles   1989  Arantxa Sánchez Vicario  1988  Arantxa Sánchez  1987  Lori McNeil  1986  Steffi Graf  1985  Helena Suková  1984  Kathy Jordan  1983  Andrea Temesvári  1982  Sabina Simmonds  1981  Barbara Potter  1980  Hana Mandlíková   Hana Mandlíková became an Australian citizen in 19881979  Sylvia Hanika  1978  Virginia Ruzici  1977  Wendy Turnbull  

 Newcomer of the Year 
This is awarded to the player who the WTA think has played the best tennis in their first season as a professional.
Year Player Nationality2007  Ágnes Szávay  2006  Agnieszka Radwańska  2005  Sania Mirza  2004  Tatiana Golovin  2003  Maria Sharapova  2002  Svetlana Kuznetsova  2001  Daniela Hantuchová  2000  Dája Bedáňová  1999  Kim Clijsters  1998  Serena Williams  1997  Venus Williams  1996  Anna Kournikova  1995  Martina Hingis  1994  Irina Spîrlea  1993  Iva Majoli  1992  Debbie Graham  1991  Andrea Strnadová  1990  Jennifer Capriati  

 Comeback Player of the Year 
This is awarded to the player who the WTA think has played the best tennis after coming back from a long break from playing.
Year Player Nationality2007  Lindsay Davenport  2006  Martina Hingis  2005  Kim Clijsters  2004  Serena Williams  2003  Amélie Mauresmo  2002  Corina Morariu  2001  Barbara Schwartz  2000  Iva Majoli  1999  Sabine Appelmans  1998  Monica Seles   1997  Mary Pierce  1996  Jennifer Capriati  1995  Monica Seles   1994  Meredith McGrath  1993  Elizabeth Smylie  1992  Jenny Byrne  1991  Stephanie Rehe  1990  Elizabeth Smylie  1989  Kathy Rinaldi  1988  Pascale Paradis  1987  Bettina Bunge  

 Player Service 
Year Player Nationality2007  Liezel Huber  2004  Nicole Pratt  2003  Kim Clijsters  2002  Not awarded  2001  Nicole Pratt  2000  Nicole Pratt  1999  Nicole Pratt  1998  Joannette Kruger  1997  Katrina Adams  1996  Katrina Adams  1995  Marianne Werdel  1994  Marianne Werdel  1993  Pam Shriver  1992  Elise Burgin  1991  Kathy Jordan  1990  Wendy Turnbull  1989  Mercedes Paz  

Note: in 2002 the award was not given.

 Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award 
Year Player Nationality2007  Ana Ivanovic  2006  Kim Clijsters  2005  Kim Clijsters  2004  Lindsay Davenport  2003  Kim Clijsters  2002  Kim Clijsters  2001  Kim Clijsters  2000  Kim Clijsters  1999  Ai Sugiyama  1998  Yayuk Basuki   1997  Amanda Coetzer  1996  Yayuk Basuki  1995  Amanda Coetzer  1994  Kimberly Po  1993  Nicole Arendt  1992  Jill Hetherington  1991  Judith Wiesner  1990  Mercedes Paz  1989  Gretchen Magers  1988  Svetlana Parkhomenko  1987  Anne Minter  1986  Peanut Louie-Harper  1985  Peanut Louie-Harper  1984  Marcella Mesker  1983  Sharon Walsh-Pete  1982  Nancy Yeargin  1981  Diane Esfor  1980  Evonne Goolagong   1979  Chris Evert  1978  Evonne Goolagong  

 Tournaments of the Year 
 Tier I - II 
Year Tournament2006  Indian Wells2005  Indian Wells2004  Miami2003  Moscow2002  Dubai2001  Dubai2000  Montréal1999  Toronto1998  Montréal1997  Indian Wells1996  San Diego1995  Miami

 Notes 

 Other websites 
WTA Awards - past winners 

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