All the winners of the WTA Awards 2024: Sabalenka and Badosa, awarded

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The WTA has already officially announced its winners at the WTA Awards 2024 in the different categories where votes could be cast. After a few days, we can now confidently say that Aryna Sabalenka has won the Player of the Year award for the first time in her career. Furthermore, there is a Spanish player among the winners, as Paula Badosa has been awarded the Comeback Player of the Year. Let's see the complete list:

• Player of the Year: Aryna Sabalenka

The Belarusian takes this award as a result of an outstanding year in which she claimed two Grand Slam titles, defending her crown at the Australian Open and clinching her first US Open title. Additionally, she also reclaimed the world number 1 ranking from Iga Swiatek to finish the season at the top of the rankings. This season also includes titles in Cincinnati and Wuhan, truly impeccable.

• Comeback Player of the Year: Paula Badosa

Now, Badosa has been recognized for her remarkable return to the circuit after ending 2023 with back problems that have plagued her since then. However, the Spanish player has showcased her best form to finish the year as the world number 12. Some of her notable results include reaching the round of 16 in Rome to display her top-level performance in the summer, where she claimed the title in Washington. Semifinals in Cincinnati, Beijing, and Ningbo have propelled her to a high ranking, setting the stage for dreams in 2025.

• Doubles Team of the Year: Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini

There was no doubt that the Italians would receive the award after forming one of the best duos in a long time. Their Olympic gold reflects a successful year where they secured titles in Rome, Beijing, and Austria, in addition to being Roland Garros finalists. A truly outstanding duo.

• Breakthrough Player of the Year: Lulu Sun

And now, which player managed to rise unexpectedly? Well, Lulu Sun has closed the year as the world number 40 after starting outside the top 200. A remarkable achievement considering she made her Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open this year. Sun particularly shined at Wimbledon, defeating a top 10 player (Qinwen Zheng) and reaching the quarterfinals from the qualifications. A fantastic journey deserving of such recognition.

• Most Improved Player: Emma Navarro

Finally, Emma Navarro has been acknowledged for her significant progress this season, progress that was bound to come sooner or later. The American lifted her first career title in Hobart and reached the semifinals in six other tournaments, including the US Open. Consequently, she debuted in the top 10 of the rankings with notable victories over players like Aryna Sabalenka.

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