The 2018 WTA Awards are a series of awards given by the Women's Tennis Association to players who have achieved something remarkable during the 2018 WTA Tour.[1]
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Player of the year | Simona Halep |
Most improved player of the year | Kiki Bertens |
Newcomer of the year | Aryna Sabalenka |
Comeback player of the year | Serena Williams |
← 2017 2019 → |
The awards
editThese awards are decided by either the media, the players, the association, or the fans. Nominees were announced by the WTA's Twitter account[2] and on the WTA official website.[3]
- Note: award winners in bold
Player of the Year
editDoubles Team of the Year
edit- CoCo Vandeweghe & Ashleigh Barty
- Barbora Krejčíková & Kateřina Siniaková[5]
- Elise Mertens & Demi Schuurs
- Tímea Babos & Kristina Mladenovic
Most Improved Player of the Year
editNewcomer of the Year
editComeback Player of the Year
editKaren Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award
editPeachy Kellmeyer Player Service Award
editDiamond Aces
editWTA Coach of the Year
editFan Favourite Player
edit- Simona Halep[14]
- Angelique Kerber
- Caroline Wozniacki
- Elina Svitolina
- Naomi Osaka
- Sloane Stephens
- Petra Kvitová
- Karolína Plíšková
- Kiki Bertens
- Daria Kasatkina
- Anastasija Sevastova
- Elise Mertens
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Julia Görges
- Ashleigh Barty
- Serena Williams
- Madison Keys
- Garbiñe Muguruza
- Caroline Garcia
- Wang Qiang
- Venus Williams
- Maria Sharapova
- Eugenie Bouchard
- Agnieszka Radwańska
- Jeļena Ostapenko
- Johanna Konta
Fan Favorite WTA Shot of the Year
edit- Agnieszka Radwańska, Auckland Open first round
- Simona Halep, Miami Open third round([1])
- Hsieh Su-wei, Japan Women's Open semifinals
- Ons Jabeur, Kremlin Cup final
Fan Favorite WTA Match of the Year
edit- Simona Halep vs Sloane Stephens, Canadian Open final (7–6, 3–6, 6–4)([2])
Fan Favorite Grand Slam Match of the Year
edit- Simona Halep vs Angelique Kerber, Australian Open semifinals (6–3, 4–6, 9–7)([3])
References
edit- ^ "WTA Player Awards 2018: Nominations".
- ^ "@WTA" on Twitter
- ^ "WTA Player Awards 2018: Nominations".
- ^ "WTA Player of the Year: Simona Halep".
- ^ "WTA Doubles Team of the Year: Krejčíková and Siniaková".
- ^ "WTA Most Improved Player of the Year: Kiki Bertens".
- ^ "WTA Newcomer of the Year: Aryna Sabalenka".
- ^ "WTA Comeback Player of the Year: Serena Williams".
- ^ "2018 WTA Tournament and Player Award winners announced, first ever Coach Award is presented".
- ^ "2018 WTA Tournament and Player Award winners announced, first ever Coach Award is presented".
- ^ "2018 Jerry Diamond ACES Award: Elina Svitolina".
- ^ "2018 WTA Coach of the Year: The Nominations".
- ^ "2018 WTA Tournament and Player Award winners announced, first ever Coach Award is presented".
- ^ "Halep wins WTA Fan Favorite award for second straight year".