2006 WTA Tour

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2006 WTA Tour
Justine henin hardenne medibank international 2006 small.JPG
Justine Henin-Hardenne finished the year as WTA world No. 1 for the second time in her career, though Amélie Mauresmo was named the Player of the Year. Henin-Hardenne won six tournaments during the season, including a major at the French Open, as well as the WTA Tour Championships; she also finished runner-up at the three other majors, the Australian Open, the Wimbledon Championships, and the US Open. Mauresmo won four tournaments during the season, including two majors at the Australian Open and the Wimbledon Championships.
Details
Duration30 December 2005 – 6 November 2006
Edition36th
Tournaments61
Categories Grand Slam (4)
WTA Championships
WTA Tier I (10)
WTA Tier II (15)
WTA Tier III (17)
WTA Tier IV (14)
Achievements (singles)
Most titles Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin (6)
Most finals Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin (9)
Prize money
leader
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin
(US$4,204,810)
Points leader Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin (3,998)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Doubles team
of the year
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Newcomer
of the year
Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska
Comeback
player of the year
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
2005
2007

The 2006 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour was the 36th season since the founding of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on January 2, 2006, and concluded on November 12, 2006, after 61 events.

Contents

Justine Henin-Hardenne came out as the winner in a historic three-way battle for the No. 1 ranking at the season-ending WTA Tour Championships, beating out Sharapova and Mauresmo. The Belgian successfully defended her French Open title for her fifth Grand Slam title, and became the first woman since Steffi Graf in 1993 to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams and the WTA Tour Championships. Maria Sharapova won her second Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open, to add to her Wimbledon trophy from 2004. Amélie Mauresmo won her maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open after a controversial retirement from Henin-Hardenne in the final. However, she later backed it up by winning a rematch with Henin-Hardenne in the Wimbledon final. She was the number one player in the world from March until the final event of the season.

Martina Hingis also made a successful return to the Tour, beginning her comeback at the Gold Coast event in January. She finished the season at No. 6 in the world and won the Tier I title at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

Summary

Shortly before the beginning of the season former No. 1 Martina Hingis announced that she would return full-time to the tour for the start of the 2006 season, having already made an unsuccessful comeback attempt at an event in 2005.

Amelie Mauresmo won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, and followed it with her second at Wimbledon. AmelieMauresmoWimbledon2006.jpg
Amélie Mauresmo won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, and followed it with her second at Wimbledon.

Amélie Mauresmo won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open after years of questions about her nerves and mental strength. However, her victory was marred by Henin-Hardenne's controversial retirement in the final due to stomach cramps. Defending champion Serena Williams lost in the third round to Daniela Hantuchová, with some commenting on the "extra weight" that she was carrying. [1] The loss was the beginning of a season of injury struggles for the American, which saw her at one point drop out of the top 100. In the doubles tournament, Yan Zi and Zheng Jie produced a historic win for Chinese tennis by becoming the first players to win a Grand Slam of any kind for the nation. [2] Martina Hingis won her first mixed doubles title with Mahesh Bhupathi.

Following the Australian Open Kim Clijsters ascended to the No. 1 position after Lindsay Davenport lost her finalist points. She held it until March when she lost her Indian Wells champion points, allowing Mauresmo to return to the position. The Frenchwoman held it until the final event of the season. Mauresmo had continued her strong start to the season with titles in Paris and Antwerp. Elena Dementieva won her biggest career title to that point in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Henin-Hardenne and Nadia Petrova won the Middle Eastern events in Dubai and Doha.

Maria Sharapova picked up her first title of the season in Indian Wells, beating Dementieva in the final. Svetlana Kuznetsova then won in Miami, her first Tier I title and second biggest overall, after a difficult 2005 season where she failed to back up her breakthrough in 2004 and dropped out the top 10.

The clay court season saw Hingis win in Rome for the biggest title of her comeback, but overall the period was dominated by Nadia Petrova, who went on an impressive 15-match winning streak, leading to titles in Amelia Island, Charleston and Berlin, beating Henin-Hardenne in the final of the latter. Her streak led to her being considered the favourite for the French Open title, [3] but she suffered an injury and thus bowed out in the first round. Henin-Hardenne eventually defended her title and won her fifth Grand Slam by beating Kuznetsova in the final. Czech teenager Nicole Vaidišová made headlines by reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal with victories over Amélie Mauresmo and Venus Williams. The doubles event was won by Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur, while Katarina Srebotnik took home the mixed doubles trophy with Nenad Zimonjić.

The third Grand Slam of the year at Wimbledon saw all top four seeds reach the semifinals for only the fifth time in 25 years. [4] Mauresmo and Henin advanced to the final, a rematch of their Australian Open final earlier in the season, with Mauresmo triumphant once more, becoming the first Frenchwoman in 81 years to win Wimbledon. [5] Defending champion Venus Williams fell to Jelena Janković, making this year the first since 1999 neither Williams sister featured in the Wimbledon women's singles final. Williams did however make the mixed doubles final, losing to Vera Zvonareva who won her second Grand Slam in mixed doubles, partnering Bob Bryan. Yan Zi and Zheng Jie also won their second Grand Slam titles in the women's doubles event.

Maria Sharapova won her second Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, and four other events throughout the year. Sharapova win US open.jpg
Maria Sharapova won her second Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, and four other events throughout the year.

Serena Williams, Mary Pierce, Lindsay Davenport and Nadia Petrova all returned from injuries during the summer hardcourt season. Clijsters won her fourth Stanford title, before losing to Sharapova in the final of San Diego—the Russian's first ever victory over Clijsters. [6] Dementieva won the title in Los Angeles, beating Janković in the final. Janković's compatriot Ana Ivanovic went one further the next week in Montréal, and by winning the event over Hingis she became the U.S. Open Series champion for that year. [7] Sharapova eventually picked up the grand prize, taking the U.S. Open title over Henin-Hardenne in the final. Janković backed up her strong result in Los Angeles with her first Grand Slam semifinal. In the doubles tournament Nathalie Dechy and Vera Zvonareva won the title in only their fourth tournament as a team. [8] Tennis legend Martina Navratilova won the mixed doubles title and then announced her retirement from professional tennis. [9]

Sharapova continued her strong results following her U.S. Open title in the fall season, winning events in Zurich and Linz. Nadia Petrova won her fifth title of the season in Stuttgart, but lost to the Russian teenager Anna Chakvetadze in the Moscow final. Kuznetsova also enjoyed a successful fall, winning titles in Bali and Beijing, beating Mauresmo in the final of the latter. [10] Kim Clijsters returned at the end of the season, having missed her title defence at the U.S. Open, [11] and won the smaller event in Hasselt.

The season climaxed at the WTA Tour Championships with Mauresmo, Sharapova, Henin-Hardenne, Kuznetsova, Petrova, Clijsters, Dementieva and Hingis all qualifying for the event. The tournament saw a three-way battle for the No. 1 position between Mauresmo, Sharapova and Henin-Hardenne, [12] which was eventually decided when Henin-Hardenne beat Sharapova in the semifinal. [13] The Belgian went on to defeat Mauresmo in the final. In the doubles event French Open champions Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur triumphed, consolidating their position as the year-end No. 1 in women's doubles.

Schedule

The table below shows the 2006 WTA Tour schedule. [14]

Key

Grand Slam events
Year-end championships
Tier I events
Tier II events
Tier III events
Tier IV events
Team events

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Jan Hopman Cup
Perth, Australia
Hopman Cup
Hard (i) – 8 teams (RR)
Flag of the United States.svg United States
2–1
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
Round robin losers (Group A)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Serbia and Montenegro
Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden
Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Round robin losers (Group B)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
Flag of Germany.svg Germany
MAW Hardcourts
Gold Coast, Australia
Tier III event
Hard – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Šafářová
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues
Flag of France.svg Tatiana Golovin
Flag of Spain.svg Nuria Llagostera Vives
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
ASB Classic
Auckland, New Zealand
Tier IV event
Hard – $145,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Kristina Brandi
Flag of Germany.svg Julia Schruff
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko
Flag of Israel.svg Tzipora Obziler
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
6–3, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Barbora Strýcová
9 Jan Medibank International
Sydney, Australia
Tier II event
Hard – $600,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
4–6, 7–5, 7–5
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
6–3, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
Richard Luton Properties International
Canberra, Australia
Tier IV event
Hard – $145,000 – 32S/30Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues
6–4, 0–6, 6–4
Flag of South Korea.svg Cho Yoon-jeong Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Pe'er
Flag of Colombia.svg Catalina Castaño
Flag of Russia.svg Ekaterina Bychkova
Flag of Japan.svg Aiko Nakamura
Flag of Germany.svg Julia Schruff
Flag of Hungary.svg Melinda Czink
Flag of Poland.svg Marta Domachowska
Flag of Italy.svg Roberta Vinci
7–6(7–5), 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Claire Curran
Flag of Latvia.svg Līga Dekmeijere
Moorilla Hobart International
Hobart, Australia
Tier IV event
Hard – $145,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Iveta Benešová Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić
Flag of Italy.svg Mara Santangelo
Flag of Ukraine.svg Alona Bondarenko
Flag of the United States.svg Laura Granville
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Pratt
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić
16 Jan
23 Jan
Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Hard – $6,137,580 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
6–1, 2–0 ret.
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
2–6,7–6(9–7), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
30 Jan Toray Pan Pacific Open
Tokyo, Japan
Tier I event
Carpet (i) – $1,340,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
6–2, 6–0
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Feb Open Gaz de France
Paris, France
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
6–1,7–6(7–2)
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce Flag of France.svg Tatiana Golovin
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Peschke
7–6(7–5), 6–4
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
Pattaya Women's Open
Pattaya, Thailand
Tier IV event
Hard – $170,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Pe'er
6–3, 6–1
Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić Flag of Austria.svg Sybille Bammer
Flag of Spain.svg Nuria Llagostera Vives
Flag of Hungary.svg Melinda Czink
Flag of Spain.svg Lourdes Domínguez Lino
Flag of Colombia.svg Catalina Castaño
Flag of Finland.svg Emma Laine
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Ting
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun Tiantian
3–6, 6–1,7–6(7–5)
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
13 Feb Proximus Diamond Games
Antwerp, Belgium
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
3–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Greece.svg Eleni Daniilidou
Flag of Ukraine.svg Olga Savchuk
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
6–1, 6–1
Flag of France.svg Stéphanie Foretz
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
Sony Ericsson Bangalore Open
Bangalore, India
Tier III event
Hard – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Italy.svg Mara Santangelo
3–6,7–6(7–5), 6–3
Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić Flag of the United States.svg Vania King
Flag of Hungary.svg Melinda Czink
Flag of France.svg Camille Pin
Flag of Ukraine.svg Yuliana Fedak
Flag of Ukraine.svg Alona Bondarenko
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Rodionova
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Vesnina
20 Feb Dubai Duty Free Women's Open
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tier II event
Hard – $1,000,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
7–5, 6–2
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Peschke
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
3–6,7–6(7–1), 6–3
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Cellular South Cup
Memphis, United States
Tier III event
Hard (i) – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Sofia Arvidsson
6–2, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of Poland.svg Marta Domachowska Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of the United States.svg Lilia Osterloh
Flag of the United States.svg Laura Granville
Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki
Flag of the United States.svg Shenay Perry
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
7–6(7–2), 6–3
Flag of Belarus.svg Victoria Azarenka
Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki
Copa Colsanitas Seguros Bolívar
Bogotá, Colombia
Tier III event
Clay – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Lourdes Domínguez Lino
7–6(7–3), 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta Flag of Spain.svg María Sánchez Lorenzo
Flag of Slovakia.svg Ľudmila Cervanová
Flag of the United States.svg Bethanie Mattek
Flag of Colombia.svg Catalina Castaño
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko
Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko
Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta
7–6(7–1), 6–1
Flag of Hungary.svg Ágnes Szávay
Flag of Germany.svg Jasmin Wöhr
27 Feb Qatar Ladies Open
Doha, Qatar
Tier II event
Hard – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
6–3, 7–5
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Italy.svg Roberta Vinci
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Germany.svg Julia Schruff
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Ting
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun Tiantian
Abierto Mexicano Telcel
Acapulco, Mexico
Tier III event
Clay – $180,000 – 32S/26Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
6–1, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta Flag of Estonia.svg Maret Ani
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of Spain.svg María José Martínez
Flag of Spain.svg Laura Pous Tió
Flag of Argentina.svg Natalia Gussoni
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Japan.svg Shinobu Asagoe
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Mar
13 Mar
Pacific Life Open
Indian Wells, United States
Tier I event
Hard – $2,100,000 – 96S/48Q/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
6–2, 7–5
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
20 Mar
27 Mar
NASDAQ-100 Open
Key Biscayne, United States
Tier I event
Hard – $3,450,000 – 96S/48Q/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of France.svg Tatiana Golovin
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
6–4, 7–5
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Apr Bausch & Lomb Championships
Amelia Island, United States
Tier II event
Clay – $600,000 (Green) – 56S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Šafářová
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Japan.svg Shinobu Asagoe
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
6–2, 6–4
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
10 Apr Family Circle Cup
Charleston, United States
Tier I event
Clay – $1,340,000 (Green) – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
6–3, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Dechy
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Colombia.svg Catalina Castaño
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
3–6, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
17 Apr Fed Cup: Quarterfinals
Liège, Belgium, Hard (i)
Ettenheim, Germany, Clay
Valencia, Spain, Clay
Nancy, France, Clay (i)
Quarterfinal winners
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 3–2
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3–2
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 5–0
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 4–1
Quarterfinal losers
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of France.svg  France

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 May J&S Cup
Warsaw, Poland
Tier II event
Clay – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
7–5, 6–2
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Chakvetadze
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
Estoril Open
Oeiras, Portugal
Tier IV event
Clay – $145,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
6–7(5–7), 7–5 ret.
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of Greece.svg Eleni Daniilidou
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Zuzana Ondrášková
Flag of Spain.svg Lourdes Domínguez Lino
Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Ting
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun Tiantian
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko
Flag of Spain.svg María Sánchez Lorenzo
8 May Qatar Telecom German Open
Berlin, Germany
Tier I event
Clay – $1,340,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
4–6, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta
ECM Prague Open
Prague, Czech Republic
Tier IV event
Clay – $145,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Pe'er
4–6, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur Flag of Estonia.svg Kaia Kanepi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Peng Shuai
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin
Flag of Ukraine.svg Alona Bondarenko
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of Slovakia.svg Magdaléna Rybáriková
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Pe'er
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Harkleroad
Flag of the United States.svg Bethanie Mattek
15 May Telecom Italia Masters
Rome, Italy
Tier I event
Clay – $1,340,000 – 56S/32Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
6–2, 7–5
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Italy.svg Flavia Pennetta
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Janković
Flag of Italy.svg Romina Oprandi
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
3–6, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Peschke
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
GP de SAR La Princess Lalla Meryem
Rabat, Morocco
Tier IV event
Clay – $145,000 – 32S/26Q/14D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Slovakia.svg Martina Suchá Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of Ukraine.svg Alona Bondarenko
Flag of Hungary.svg Melinda Czink
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Šromová
Flag of Luxembourg.svg Anne Kremer
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Ashley Harkleroad
Flag of the United States.svg Bethanie Mattek
22 May İstanbul Cup
Istanbul, Turkey
Tier III event
Clay – $200,000 – 30S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Pe'er
1–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of Colombia.svg Catalina Castaño
Flag of Belarus.svg Anastasiya Yakimova
Flag of Italy.svg Mara Santangelo
Flag of Croatia.svg Karolina Šprem
Flag of Ukraine.svg Alona Bondarenko
Flag of Belarus.svg Anastasiya Yakimova
6–2, 6–4
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alicia Molik
Internationaux de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
Tier III event
Clay – $175,000 – 30S/30Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
7–6(9–7), 6–3
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Peng Shuai Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Janković
Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues
Flag of Germany.svg Martina Müller
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Vesnina
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2,7–6(7–1)
Flag of Germany.svg Martina Müller
Flag of Romania.svg Andreea Ehritt-Vanc
29 May
5 Jun
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $6,747,626 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Nenad Zimonjić
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
12 Jun DFS Classic
Birmingham, Great Britain
Tier III event
Grass – $200,000 – 56S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
7–6(14–12), 7–6(7–5)
Flag of the United States.svg Jamea Jackson Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of the United States.svg Meilen Tu
Flag of Italy.svg Mara Santangelo
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg Jelena Janković
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
19 Jun Hastings Direct Int'l Championships
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Tier II event
Grass – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Dechy
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Likhovtseva
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
6–2, 6–4
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Ordina Open
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Tier III event
Grass – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Greece.svg Eleni Daniilidou
Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
3–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko
26 Jun
3 Jul
Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – $6,743,737 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
2–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of France.svg Séverine Brémond
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
6–3, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
Flag of Israel.svg Andy Ram
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
Flag of the United States.svg Venus Williams

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
10 Jul Fed Cup: Semifinals
Ostend, Belgium, Hard (i)
Zaragoza, Spain, Clay
Semifinal winners
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 4–1
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 4–0
Semifinal losers
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
17 Jul W&S Financial Group Women's Open
Mason, United States
Tier III event
Hard – $175,000 – 32S/16Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of the United States.svg Amy Frazier
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin
Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko
6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Poland.svg Marta Domachowska
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
Internazionali Femminili di Palermo
Palermo, Italy
Tier IV event
Clay – $145,000 – 32S/26Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Tathiana Garbin Flag of Italy.svg Roberta Vinci
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Šafářová
Flag of Germany.svg Julia Schruff
Flag of France.svg Aravane Rezaï
Flag of Spain.svg María José Martínez Sánchez
Flag of Italy.svg Karin Knapp
Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
6–0, 6–0
Flag of Italy.svg Alice Canepa
Flag of Italy.svg Giulia Gabba
24 Jul Bank of the West Classic
Stanford, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
Flag of France.svg Tatiana Golovin
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Pe'er
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin
Flag of Argentina.svg Gisela Dulko
Budapest Grand Prix
Budapest, Hungary
Tier IV event
Clay – $145,000 – 32S/27Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Israel.svg Anna Smashnova
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Spain.svg Lourdes Domínguez Lino Flag of Germany.svg Martina Müller
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
Flag of Colombia.svg Catalina Castaño
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Eva Birnerová
Flag of Italy.svg Romina Oprandi
Flag of Italy.svg Sara Errani
Flag of Slovakia.svg Janette Husárová
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
4–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Hradecká
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renata Voráčová
31 Jul Acura Classic
San Diego, United States
Tier I event
Hard – $1,340,000 – 56S/27Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
7–5, 7–5
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Chakvetadze
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of France.svg Mary Pierce
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Aug JPMorgan Chase Open
Carson, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $600,000 – 56S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of the United States.svg Bethanie Mattek
Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Nordea Nordic Light Open
Stockholm, Sweden
Tier IV event
Hard – $145,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Myskina Flag of Sweden.svg Sofia Arvidsson
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Tsvetana Pironkova
Flag of Slovakia.svg Martina Suchá
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Eva Birnerová
Flag of Denmark.svg Caroline Wozniacki
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Eva Birnerová
Flag of Slovakia.svg Jarmila Gajdošová
0–6, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
14 Aug Rogers Cup
Montreal, Canada
Tier I event
Hard – $1,340,000 – 56S/48Q/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Chakvetadze
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Pratt
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Pe'er
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
21 Aug Pilot Pen Tennis
New Haven, United States
Tier II event
Hard – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
6–0, 1–0 ret.
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Italy.svg Mara Santangelo
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yan Zi
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng Jie
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Forest Hills Tennis Classic
Forest Hills, United States
Tier IV event
Hard – $74,800 – 16S
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
1–6, 6–0, 6–4
Flag of Israel.svg Anna Smashnova Flag of Spain.svg Lourdes Domínguez Lino
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Vesnina
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
Flag of Slovakia.svg Martina Suchá
Flag of France.svg Séverine Brémond
28 Aug
4 Sep
U.S. Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $8,332,000 – 128S/96Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of France.svg Tatiana Golovin
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Dechy
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
7–6(7–5), 7–5
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Martin Damm
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Peschke

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 Sep Fed Cup: Final
Charleroi, Belgium, Hard (i)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
3–2
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Wismilak International
Bali, Indonesia
Tier III event
Hard – $225,000 – 30S/11Q/13D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
7–5, 6–2
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of France.svg Séverine Brémond
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Šromová
Flag of Russia.svg Olga Puchkova
Flag of Hungary.svg Melinda Czink
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu
6–3, 6–4
Flag of South Africa.svg Natalie Grandin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Trudi Musgrave
18 Sep China Open
Beijing, China
Tier II event
Hard – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
6–4, 6–0
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Peng Shuai
Flag of the United States.svg Lindsay Davenport
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Chakvetadze
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Vesnina
Sunfeast Open
Kolkata, India
Tier III event
Hard (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
6–0, 6–4
Flag of Russia.svg Olga Puchkova Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Iroda Tulyaganova
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn
Flag of France.svg Aravane Rezaï
Flag of Italy.svg Alberta Brianti
Flag of Russia.svg Alla Kudryavtseva
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
6–4, 6–0
Flag of Ukraine.svg Yuliya Beygelzimer
Flag of Ukraine.svg Yuliana Fedak
Banka Koper Slovenia Open
Portorož, Slovenia
Tier IV event
Hard – $145,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles drawDoubles draw
Flag of Austria.svg Tamira Paszek
7–5, 6–1
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin Flag of Italy.svg Tathiana Garbin
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
Flag of Slovakia.svg Martina Suchá
Flag of Germany.svg Martina Müller
Flag of Slovenia.svg Andreja Klepač
Flag of Slovakia.svg Jarmila Gajdošová
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lucie Hradecká
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renata Voráčová
Walkover
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Eva Birnerová
Flag of France.svg Émilie Loit
25 Sep Fortis Championships Luxembourg
Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Ukraine.svg Alona Bondarenko
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone Flag of Poland.svg Agnieszka Radwańska
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Peschke
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Russia.svg Dinara Safina
Flag of France.svg Nathalie Dechy
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Peschke
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
2–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of Germany.svg Anna-Lena Grönefeld
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Guangzhou International
Guangzhou, China
Tier III event
Hard – $175,000 – 32S/16Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Chakvetadze
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Spain.svg Anabel Medina Garrigues Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of Israel.svg Tzipora Obziler
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alicia Molik
Flag of Russia.svg Olga Puchkova
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Yanchong
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Li Na
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun Tiantian
6–4, 2–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Vania King
Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić
Hansol Korea Open Tennis Championships
Seoul, South Korea
Tier IV event
Hard – $145,000 – 32S/27Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Greece.svg Eleni Daniilidou
6–3, 2–6, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
Flag of Japan.svg Akiko Morigami
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
Flag of Spain.svg Virginia Ruano Pascual
Flag of Argentina.svg Paola Suárez
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chuang Chia-jung
Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Díaz Oliva

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Oct Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Stuttgart, Germany
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $650,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
6–3,7–6(7–4)
Flag of France.svg Tatiana Golovin Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
Japan Open Tennis Championships
Tokyo, Japan
Tier III event
Hard – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
2–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Japan.svg Aiko Nakamura Flag of France.svg Camille Pin
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chan Yung-jan
Flag of Japan.svg Junri Namigata
Flag of France.svg Youlia Fedossova
Flag of the United States.svg Jamea Jackson
Flag of Japan.svg Ai Sugiyama
Flag of the United States.svg Vania King
Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić
7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–2
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chan Yung-jan
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chuang Chia-jung
Tashkent Open
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tier IV event
Hard – $145,000 – 32S/16Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun Tiantian
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Iroda Tulyaganova Flag of Belarus.svg Victoria Azarenka
Flag of Russia.svg Olga Puchkova
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin
Flag of Russia.svg Anastasia Rodionova
Flag of India.svg Sania Mirza
Flag of Ukraine.svg Kateryna Bondarenko
Flag of Belarus.svg Victoria Azarenka
Flag of Belarus.svg Tatiana Poutchek
Walkover
Flag of Italy.svg Maria Elena Camerin
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Emmanuelle Gagliardi
9 Oct Kremlin Cup
Moscow, Russia
Tier I event
Carpet (i) – $1,340,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Anna Chakvetadze
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Květa Peschke
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
6–4,6–7(4–7), 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Iveta Benešová
Flag of Russia.svg Galina Voskoboeva
PTT Bangkok Open
Bangkok, Thailand
Tier III event
Hard – $200,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Vania King
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Thailand.svg Tamarine Tanasugarn Flag of France.svg Séverine Brémond
Flag of the United States.svg Meghann Shaughnessy
Flag of Austria.svg Sybille Bammer
Flag of Greece.svg Eleni Daniilidou
Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić
Flag of Japan.svg Aiko Nakamura
Flag of the United States.svg Vania King
Flag of Croatia.svg Jelena Kostanić
7–5, 2–6, 7–5
Flag of Argentina.svg Mariana Díaz Oliva
Flag of South Africa.svg Natalie Grandin
16 Oct Zurich Open
Zürich, Switzerland
Tier I event
Hard (i) – $1,340,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
6–1, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Slovakia.svg Daniela Hantuchová Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Kirilenko
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Timea Bacsinszky
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs
7–5, 7–5
Flag of South Africa.svg Liezel Huber
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
23 Oct Generali Ladies Linz
Linz, Austria
Tier II event
Hard (i) – $600,000 – 28S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
7–5, 6–2
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Patty Schnyder
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Nicole Vaidišová
Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
6–3, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Corina Morariu
Flag of Slovenia.svg Katarina Srebotnik
30 Oct Bell Challenge
Quebec City, Canada
Tier III event
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Marion Bartoli
6–0, 6–0
Flag of Russia.svg Olga Puchkova Flag of France.svg Séverine Brémond
Flag of the United States.svg Lilia Osterloh
Flag of Serbia.svg Jelena Janković
Flag of Slovakia.svg Martina Suchá
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Aleksandra Wozniak
Flag of the United States.svg Shenay Perry
Flag of the United States.svg Laura Granville
Flag of the United States.svg Carly Gullickson
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Craybas
Flag of Russia.svg Alina Jidkova
Gaz de France Stars
Hasselt, Belgium
Tier III event
Hard (i) – $175,000 – 32S/32Q/16D
Singles drawDoubles draw
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of Estonia.svg Kaia Kanepi Flag of Russia.svg Vera Zvonareva
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Michaëlla Krajicek
Flag of Germany.svg Sandra Klösel
Flag of France.svg Aravane Rezaï
Flag of Serbia.svg Ana Ivanovic
Flag of Italy.svg Francesca Schiavone
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Greece.svg Eleni Daniilidou
Flag of Germany.svg Jasmin Wöhr

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Nov WTA Tour Championships
Madrid, Spain
Year-end Championship
Hard – $3,000,000 – 8S (round robin)/4D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Justine Henin-Hardenne
6–4, 6–3
Flag of France.svg Amélie Mauresmo Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kim Clijsters
Flag of Russia.svg Maria Sharapova
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Martina Hingis
Flag of Russia.svg Nadia Petrova
Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Kuznetsova
Flag of Russia.svg Elena Dementieva
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Raymond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samantha Stosur
3–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Cara Black
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rennae Stubbs

Calendar and other changes

Statistics

List of players and titles won, last name alphabetically:

The following players won their first title:

Titles won by nation:

Rankings

Below are the 2006 WTA year-end rankings in both singles and doubles competition:

Singles Year-end Ranking [20]
NoPlayer NamePoints2005Change
1Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Justine Henin-Hardenne  (BEL)3,9986+5
2Flag of Russia.svg  Maria Sharapova  (RUS)3,5324+2
3Flag of France.svg  Amélie Mauresmo  (FRA)3,3913=
4Flag of Russia.svg  Svetlana Kuznetsova  (RUS)2,52318+14
5Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Kim Clijsters  (BEL)2,2152-3
6Flag of Russia.svg  Nadia Petrova  (RUS)2,1899+3
7Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Martina Hingis  (SUI)2,018NRN/A
8Flag of Russia.svg  Elena Dementieva  (RUS)1,8758=
9Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Patty Schnyder  (SUI)1,5787-2
10Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Nicole Vaidišová  (CZE)1,39115+5
11Flag of Russia.svg  Dinara Safina  (RUS)1,39020+9
12Flag of Serbia.svg  Jelena Janković  (SRB)1,21122+10
13Flag of Russia.svg  Anna Chakvetadze  (RUS)1,14433+20
14Flag of Serbia.svg  Ana Ivanovic  (SRB)1,05316+2
15Flag of Italy.svg  Francesca Schiavone  (ITA)1,03213-2
16Flag of Russia.svg  Anastasia Myskina  (RUS)1,00014-2
17Flag of Slovakia.svg  Daniela Hantuchová  (SVK)98619+2
18Flag of France.svg  Marion Bartoli  (FRA)95140+22
19Flag of Germany.svg  Anna-Lena Grönefeld  (GER)92221+2
20Flag of Israel.svg  Shahar Pe'er  (ISR)89445+25
Doubles Year-end Ranking [21]
NoPlayer NamePoints2005Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Lisa Raymond  (USA)3,8583+2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Samantha Stosur  (AUS)3,8582+1
3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Zheng Jie  (CHN)2,99630+27
4Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  Yan Zi  (CHN)2,99631+27
5Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Cara Black  (ZIM)2,5161-4
6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Rennae Stubbs  (AUS)2,5015-1
7Flag of Slovenia.svg  Katarina Srebotnik  (SLO)2,24225+18
8Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Květa Peschke  (CZE)2,19316+8
9Flag of Italy.svg  Francesca Schiavone  (ITA)2,09434+25
10Flag of Spain.svg  Virginia Ruano Pascual  (ESP)2,0764-6
11Flag of Germany.svg  Anna-Lena Grönefeld  (GER)1,79911=
12Flag of Japan.svg  Ai Sugiyama  (JPN)1,77214+2
13Flag of Slovakia.svg  Daniela Hantuchová  (SVK)1,76613=
14Flag of Argentina.svg  Paola Suárez  (ARG)1,74217+3
15Flag of the United States.svg  Meghann Shaughnessy  (USA)1,66319+4
16Flag of Russia.svg  Dinara Safina  (RUS)1,63228+12
17Flag of South Africa.svg  Liezel Huber  (RSA)1,5936-11
18Flag of Russia.svg  Vera Zvonareva  (RUS)1,52410-8
19Flag of Spain.svg  Anabel Medina Garrigues  (ESP)1,31520+1
20Flag of France.svg  Nathalie Dechy  (FRA)1,277103+83

Singles number 1 ranking

HolderDate gainedDate forfeited
Flag of the United States.svg  Lindsay Davenport  (USA)Year-End 200529 January 2006
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Kim Clijsters  (BEL)30 January 200619 March 2006
Flag of France.svg  Amélie Mauresmo  (FRA)20 March 200612 November 2006
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Justine Henin-Hardenne  (BEL)13 November 2006Year-End 2006

Points distribution

CategoryWFSFQFR16R32R64R128QQ3Q2Q1
Grand Slam (S)70049231417496623823125152
Grand Slam (D)7004923141749662224
WTA Championships (S)52536923513072
WTA Championships (D)525369235130
Tier I $3,000,000 (S)35024615787483119115.57.51
Tier I $3,000,000 (D)3502461578748121.5
Tier I $2,000,000 (S)325228146814528161116.251
Tier I $2,000,000 (D)3252281468145120
Tier I $1,340,000 (56S)300210135754225110.55.751
Tier I $1,340,000 (28S)3002101357542118.510.55.751
Tier I $1,340,000 (28D)3002101357542118.5
Tier I $1,340,000 (16D)30021013575119
Tier II $650,000 (28S)220154995529113.257.754.51
Tier II $650,000 (16D)2201549955113
Tier II $600,000 (56S)1951378849251416.7541
Tier II $600,000 (28/32S)195137884925111.756.7541
Tier II $600,000 (16D)1951378849111.75
Tier III $225,000 (30S)14510366371914.52.751
Tier III $225,000 (13D)14510366371
Tier III $175,000 (56S)12085553016913.752.251
Tier III $175,000 (30/32S, 32Q)1208555301617.253.752.251
Tier III $175,000 (30/32S, 16Q)1208555301613.752.251
Tier III $175,000 (16D)12085553017.5
Tier IV $145,000 (32S, 32Q)956743241215.53.521
Tier IV $145,000 (32S, 16Q)956743241213.521
Tier IV $145,000 (16S, 16D)9567432416.25

See also

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