Indian Wells recognized as the WTA 1000 Tournament of the Year - UBITENNIS

Indian Wells recognized as the WTA 1000 Tournament of the Year

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The WTA has announced the tournament award winners for the 2021 season. 

The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells has been recognized as the WTA 1000 Tournament of the Year for the eighth consecutive year and for the 12th time overall. Paula Badosa won her first WTA 1000 title beating Viktoria Azarenka 7-6 2-6 7-6 in the final. 

The St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy won its third consecutive award as the best WTA 500 Tournament of the season. Daria Kasatkina won the St. Petersburg tournament beating Margarita Gasparyan in the final. 

First-year tournaments Phillip Island in Melbourne and the Tenerife Ladies Open picked up the honour in a tie for the WTA 250 category. The Phillip Island tournament was won by Daria Kasatkina. Ann Li claimed the Tenerife Ladies Open. 

The tournament awards are broken down into three categories, reflecting the three different of WTA Tournaments. 

The WTA Tournament of the Year Award winners have received recognition from WTA players due to the excellence of their staff and organization, passionate fans and wider dedication to the sport and its athletes. 

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