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WTA Awards
Tennis awards for women From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article lists the WTA Awards given by the Women's Tennis Association to players and coaches for achievements during a season or their careers.
Player of the Year
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Doubles Team of the Year
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Most Improved Player of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
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Comeback Player of the Year
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Diamond Aces
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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.
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Peachy Kellmeyer Player Service
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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.
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Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award
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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.
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Georgina Clark Mother Award
WTA Coach of the Year Award
Fan Favorite Awards
Tournament Awards
Yearly awards
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Notes
- Since 2022, Russian and Belarus players are not allowed to compete under the name or flag of their country following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4]
- Hana Mandlíková became an Australian citizen in 1988.[5]
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