2012 was an extraordinary season! Serena returned to top form with victories at Wimbledon, the Olympics and Flushing Meadows, Sharapova completed a career Grand slam, following a clay-court fairytale, while Azarenka won the Australian Open and skyrocketed to the top of the rankings after an immaculate start to the year. The three dominated clearly, but Agnieszka Radwanska, Sara Errani and Angelique Kerber also enjoyed their moments of glory. Serena straightened her doubles credentials too, teaming up with sister Venus to dominate the grass-court season. Tennis darling Kim Clijsters said goodbye this year, leaving a void hard to fill in our hearts. As soon as the New York queen retired, a new star emerged, as young hope Laura Robson stepped into the limelight with a stunning US Open campaign. Tennis Moods looks back at all these incredible stories and rewards these amazing champions. Congrats to all the 2012 WTA Moods Awards winners!
The 'World's Greatest' Award (for the best player of the year)
Winner: Serena Williams
Runner-up: Victoria Azarenka
The 'She Found Love' Award (for the most improved player of the year)
Winner: Angelique Kerber
Runner-up: Sara Errani
The 'Homecoming' Award (for the most spectacular comeback)
Winner: Venus Williams
Runner-up: Sorana Cirstea
The 'She Works Hard for the Money' Award (for the most hard-working player)
Winner: Sara Errani
Runner-up: Agnieszka Radwanska
The 'Here I Am' Award (for the newcomer of the year)
Winner: Laura Robson
Runner-up: Mona Barthel
The 'Talk That Talk' Award (for the wittiest player on the tour)
Winner: Victoria Azarenka
Runner-up: Andrea Petkovic
The 'Broken Hearted Girl' Award (for the most disappointing player of the year)
Winner: Andrea Petkovic
Runner-up: Flavia Pennetta
The 'Queen of Hearts' Award (for the Tennis Moods' favourite)
Winner: Victoria Azarenka
Runner-up: Marion Bartoli
The 'When We Collide' Award (for the most spectacular doubles team)
Winner: Serena & Venus Williams
Runner-up: Maria Kirilenko & Nadia Petrova
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: Maria Kirilenko
Runner-up: Venus Williams
The 'Paparazzi' Award (for the most memorable outfit of the season)
Winner: Serena Williams (US Open outfit)
Runner-up: Victoria Azarenka (Melbourne outfit)
The 'We Miss You' Award (for the player who retired this year and will be missed the most)
Winner: Kim Clijsters
Runner-up: Gisela Dulko
The 'Imagine' Award (for the most emotional story of the year)
Winner: Victoria Azarenka winning Australian Open
Runner-up: Maria Sharapova winning Roland Garros
The 'Clash of Titans' Award (for the most exhilarating duel of the year)
Winner: Victoria Azarenka & Serena Williams
Runner-up: Victoria Azarenka & Maria Sharapova
Great post! Most people may not have the same idea of vika being the wittiest and heartiest, but I totally agree.
ReplyDeletethanks jo shun! I totally love Victoria
ReplyDeleteYea me too. She made a total turnaround in my mind this year. From a emotional, spoiled, unsophisticated teenager years ago to a still blunt but totally honest and passionate tennis player who sees the potential in herself and always challenging the best she could perform. Am impressed with her getting back her groove to end the year after a normal derail from first grand slam slump. And can't stop laughing at her witty verbal attack and defense. My favorite one was 'people complain about my grunt, but I can get louder'.
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