WASHINGTON - World No 1 female tennis player Serena Williams was named WTA Player Of The Year on Friday.
The 32-year-old star won 78 out of her 82 matches, getting 11 titles including the US Open and the French Open in the 2013 season.
She became the oldest world No 1 in WTA history.
It was the fifth time for Williams to be named the WTA Player Of The Year. She had received the honor in 2002, 2008, 2009 and 2012.
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Serena Williams of the US celebrates after her victory against Li Na of China after their WTA tennis championships final match in Istanbul, Oct 27, 2013. [Photo/Agencies] |