On Wednesday the WTA and it's top stars gathered to announce the winners of the 2009 awards. Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters each took home two awards while some of the tour's up-and-coming talents took home the others.
The world number 1 Serena took home Player of the Year and then was honored with her sister for Doubles Team of the Year.
“2009 was one of the best seasons of my career and winning the Player of the Year award for the third time is a great achievement for me,” said Serena. “2009 will always be memorable for me not just for my singles accomplishments, but because Venus and I won four titles together and I am thrilled to be sharing the Doubles Team of the Year award with my sister.”
Kim Clijsters was recognized for her stellar comeback, which included a title at the 2009 US Open just 3 tournaments into her return to the sport after retirement and having a child, by being awarded with Comeback Player of the Year.
Clijsters was also awarded the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award for the seventh time for her top-notch conduct and graciousness.
Wimbledon semifinalist Elena Dementieva took home Fan Favorite Singles Player of the Year, an award voted on through the WTA website.
Liezel huber won the Player Service Award for a 4th time due to her constant effort outside of the tennis community to help those less fortunate.
With a 4th round appearance at Wimbledon and a quarterfinal at the US Open, Melanie Oudin was honored with Newcomer of the Year.
US Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer was chosen as the Most Improved Player of the Year after a year that included her first two WTA Tour titles.
Finally, The Williams sisters were honored as Doubles Team of the year as they triumphed at 4 events, most notably, the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
“I love playing doubles with Serena as we have so much fun on the court together,” said Venus. “At the beginning of the 2009 season Serena and I decided to put a lot of emphasis on doubles and I am thrilled that we were able to achieve so much together.”
“I love playing doubles with Serena as we have so much fun on the court together,” said Venus. “At the beginning of the 2009 season Serena and I decided to put a lot of emphasis on doubles and I am thrilled that we were able to achieve so much together.”
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