2013 WTA Awards

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2013 WTA Awards
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Achievements (singles)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of the United States.svg Serena Williams
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of Romania.svg Simona Halep
Newcomer of the year Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Eugenie Bouchard
Comeback
player of the year
Flag of Russia.svg Alisa Kleybanova
2012
2014

The 2013 WTA Awards are a series of awards given by the Women's Tennis Association to players who have achieved something remarkable during the 2013 WTA Tour.

Contents

The awards

These awards are decided by either the media, the players, the association, or the fans. Nominees were announced by the WTA's Twitter account. [1]

Note: award winners in bold

Player of the Year

Doubles Team of the Year

Most Improved Player of the Year

Newcomer of the Year

Comeback Player of the Year

Diamond Aces

Fan Favourite Singles Player

Fan Favourite Doubles Team

Fan Favourite Player on Twitter

Fan Favourite Player on Facebook

Fan Favourite WTA Video of the Year

Fan Favourite WTA Live Show of the Year

WTA Shot of the Year

WTA Match of the Year

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