Serena Williams named WTA Player of the Year

November 23, 2013 06:49 pm | Updated November 16, 2021 12:45 pm IST - Washington

Serena Williams had earlier become the oldest world No.1 in WTA history. File photo

Serena Williams had earlier become the oldest world No.1 in WTA history. File photo

World No. 1 women’s tennis player Serena Williams was named WTA Player of the Year.

The 32-year-old won 78 out of her 82 matches, procuring 11 titles including the U.S. Open and the French Open in the 2013 season, reports Xinhua .

She had earlier become the oldest world No.1 in WTA history.

It is the fifth time Williams has been named the WTA Player Of The Year. She had received the honour in 2002, 2008, 2009 and 2012.

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