Sunday, December 25, 2011

The 2011 ATP Moods Awards

2011 was one of the most memorable seasons ever. It started with a phenomenal Novak Djokovic who just wouldn't lose and ended with a brilliant Roger Federer copying the example. A series of traditional distinctions (i.e. player of the year, most spectacular comeback, most improved player, best doubles team, etc.), as well as some fashion recognitions comprise the 2011 ATP Moods Awards aimed at rewarding all the stand-out players of the year. Congrats to all the winners!

The 'World's Greatest' Award (for the best player of the year)
Winner: Novak Djokovic
Runner-up: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

The 'He Found Love' Award (for the most improved player of the year)
Winner: Mardy Fish
Runner-up: Janko Tipsarevic

The 'Homecoming' Award (for the most spectacular comeback)
Winner: Juan Martin del Potro
Runner-up: Gilles Müller

The 'He Works Hard for the Money' Award (for the most hard-working player)
Winner: David Ferrer
Runner-up: Rafael Nadal

The 'Here I Am' Award (for the newcomer of the year)
Winner: Milos Raonic
Runner-up: Bernard Tomic

The 'Talk That Talk' Award (for the wittiest player on the tour)
Winner: Novak Djokovic
Runner-up: Rafael Nadal

The 'Broken Hearted Boy' Award (for the most disappointing player of the year)
Winner: Andy Roddick
Runner-up: Roger Federer

The 'King of Hearts' Award (for the Tennis Moods' favourite)
Winner: Roger Federer
Runner-up: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

The 'When We Collide' Award (for the most spectacular doubles team)
Winner: Bob Bryan & Mike Bryan
Runner-up: Michael Llodra & Nenad Zimonjic

The 'Fashion of His Love' Award (for the best dressed player throughout the year)
Winner: Gael Monfils
Runner-up:Roger Federer

The 'Paparazzi' Award (for the best outfit)
Winner: Roger Federer (Roland Garros outfit)
Runner-up: Juan Martin del Potro (Miami outfit)

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The 2011 WTA Moods Awards

To conclude the spectacular 2011 season, the Tennis Moods takes a look back at the heroines of the WTA tour, awarding those who stood out throughout the year.  A series of traditional distinctions (i.e. player of the year, most spectacular comeback, most improved player, best doubles team, etc.), as well as some fashion, style and beauty recognitions comprise the 2011 WTA Moods Awards. Congrats to all the winners!

The 'World's Greatest' Award (for the best player of the year)
Winner: Petra Kvitova
Runner-up: Victoria Azarenka

The 'She Found Love' Award (for the most improved player of the year)
Winner: Marion Bartoli
Runner-up: Julia Goerges

The 'Homecoming' Award (for the most spectacular comeback)
Winner: Sabine Lisicki
Runner-up: Serena Williams

The 'She Works Hard for the Money' Award (for the most hard-working player)
Winner: Francesca Schiavone
Runner-up: Marion Bartoli

The 'Here I Am' Award (for the newcomer of the year)
Winner: Angelique Kerber
Runner-up: Ksenia Pervak

The 'Talk That Talk' Award (for the wittiest player on the tour)
Winner: Caroline Wozniacki
Runner-up: Andrea Petkovic

The 'Broken Hearted Girl' Award (for the most disappointing player of the year)
Winner: Ana Ivanovic
Runner-up: Flavia Pennetta

The 'Queen of Hearts' Award (for the Tennis Moods' favourite)
Winner: Kim Clijsters
Runner-up: Marion Bartoli

The 'When We Collide' Award (for the most spectacular doubles team)
Winner: Victoria Azarenka & Maria Kirilenko
Runner-up: Gisela Dulko & Flavia Pennetta

The 'I Feel Pretty' Award (for the the most beautiful player)
Winner: Maria Kirilenko
Runner-up: Julia Goerges

The 'Fashion of Her Love' Award (for the best dressed player throughout the year)
Winner: Victoria Azarenka
Runner-up: Venus Williams

The 'Paparazzi' Award (for the most memorable outfit)
Winner: Venus Williams (Wimbledon outfit)
Runner-up: Bethanie Mattek-Sands (Wimbledon outfit)

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