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MEDIA GUIDE
MARCH 30 - APRIL 7, 2013 CHARLESTON, SC
Table of Contents
Family Circle Magazine and Meredith Corporation Key Addresses and Phone Numbers Sponsors Community Outreach Partner
Family Circle Tennis Center Cup Cuisine Match Schedule Family Circle Cup / Top Ten Seeds Historical Attendance Xerox Media Center Information Photographer Guidelines
Fact Sheet Tournament Overview Singles Champions Champions Review Doubles Champions Tournament Records Money Leaders Win/Loss Records Additional Statistics Media Center Amenities 1
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Family Circle celebrates today's family and champions the women at its center.
Every page provides smart, practical solutions to help moms raise happy, healthy families. With
a particular emphasis on the concerns and issues faced by mothers of tweens and teens,
Family Circle fills a void as the only family service magazine.
Family Circle delivers essential advice for tough parenting challenges; provides fun suggestions for family
activities; offers healthy and delicious recipes; and showcases projects to create a comfortable home. Family
Circle helps readers look and feel their best by delivering the latest health, diet and fitness news, and beauty
and fashion tips.
Meredith is one of the nation's leading media and marketing companies with businesses centering on
magazine and book publishing, television broadcasting, integrated marketing and interactive media. The
Meredith National Media Group features 21 subscription magazines – including Better Homes and Gardens,
Family Circle, Ladies' Home Journal, MORE, Parents, Fitness, and American Baby – and approximately 150
special interest publications. Meredith owns 12 television stations, including properties in top-25 markets
such as Atlanta, Phoenix and Portland. Meredith has approximately 150 books in print and has established
marketing relationships with some of America's leading companies including The Home Depot, DIRECTV,
DaimlerChrysler, Wal-Mart and Carnival Cruise Lines. Meredith's consumer database, which contains more
than 85 million names, is one of the largest domestic databases among media companies and enables
magazine and television advertisers to target marketing campaigns precisely. Additionally, Meredith has
an extensive Internet presence that includes 32 Web sites and strategic alliances with leading Internet
destinations. Meredith Hispanic Ventures publishes five Spanish-language titles, making Meredith the largest
Hispanic publisher in the United States reaching women at every life stage.
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Key Addresses and Phone Numbers
Meredith Corporation
1716 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 284-3000
www.meredith.com
Family Circle Magazine
125 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 557-6600
www.familycircle.com
Family Circle Cup
c/o Family Circle Tennis Center
161 Seven Farms Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
Phone: (843) 856-7900
Fax: (843) 849-5392
www.familycirclecup.com
Contact: Eleanor Adams
Tournament Manager
Lee Deas
Media Center Manager
WTA
One Progress Plaza
Suite #1500
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: (727) 895-5000
Fax: (727) 894-1982
www.wtatennis.com
Media Hotel
Crowne Plaza
4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29418
Phone: (843) 744-4422
Xerox Corporation
Xerox Media Center
Phone: (843) 849-5007
Event Info: (843) 856-7900
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Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Family Circle Magazine
Presenting Sponsor
Dove
Premier Level
Antigua
Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Daniel Island Real Estate
Instinctive Tennis Academy
Prudential
Salonpas
SunTrust Bank
Corporate Level
Baker Cadillac
Dunlop Sports
Identity Guard
Medical University of South Carolina
South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Xerox
Charlestonian Level
Avocados from Mexico
McAlister Development Company, Inc.
South Carolina Education Lottery
Tanger Outlets, Charleston SC
United States Tennis Association
Official Suppliers
Charleston Coffee Roasters
Clos du Bois
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Charleston
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Ketel One
Miller Lite
UNITS Storage
US Foods
*As of 3/6/2013
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Community Outreach Partner
Courting Kids
For more than 20 years, Courting Kids has worked with
one goal in mind: teaching inner city youth the game
of tennis, while having fun! Due to the success of the
program Courting Kids is now not only available to inner
city youth on the Charleston peninsula, but to West
Ashley and Johns Island youth as well.
Courting Kids works with tennis instructors from
the Charleston Tennis Center, local pros and even
collegiate players to teach youth ages 5 – 17 the
fundamentals of tennis, the importance of teamwork
and leading an active life. The program also empowers
participants to build self-esteem and aim for personal
successes. By providing low cost tennis lessons,
Courting Kids hopes to reach youth who otherwise
wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn this lifelong sport,
and some of the group volunteers as part of the Family
Circle Cup Ball crew.
Participants who attend regularly learn and improve
their tennis skills with many going on to play in high
school, and even some at the collegiate level. In
addition, participants who play consistently at an
above average level can become part of the Courting
Kids Future Stars programs that provides them with
specialized instruction to increase their skills.
For the third consecutive year, the Family Circle Cup
has chosen Courting Kids as its official community
outreach partner. The tournament makes an annual
contribution of cash and donations totaling $50,000
in support for this important charity, including tickets
for Courting Kids participants to attend the Family
Circle Cup. In 2013, additional funds will be raised for
Courting Kids during the Family Circle Cup with contest
with a chance to win tickets to the US Open.
The Family Circle Cup is proud to support Courting Kids
and their efforts to teach the youth of Charleston tennis.
To Volunteer or make a difference, visit www.
Charleston-Sc.gov/CourtingKids or call (843) 769-8258.
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Family Circle Tennis Center
Since opening in the spring of 2001, the Family
Circle Tennis Center has consistently brought first
class entertainment to the Charleston community on a
year-round basis. Beyond the Family Circle Cup, this
facility has hosted a number of key events that have
brought worldwide exposure to Daniel Island, the City
of Charleston, and the State of South Carolina.
The Family Circle Tennis Center is constantly
welcoming new members to their tennis community.
Within the FCTC there are more than three hundred
memberships, totaling five hundred players. Among
those players there are around one hundred tennis
teams that use FCTC as home base. The center
offers thirteen clay courts and four hard courts. All
of these courts are lighted for night play. Members
also receive reserved seating during the Cup and
can enjoy many tournaments and tennis socials
throughout the year.
Members can also enjoy the fully stocked pro shop
featuring Nike, Adidas and much more brand name
apparel and equipment. Additionally, the Tennis
Center offers racquet stringing services and there are
locker rooms for the member’s convenience.
The FCTC runs many different tournaments
each year. This year the facility is hosting the 11th
annual Dunlop Junior Tennis Championship. Other
tournaments on site include, Daniel Island Challenge,
Quickstart Jr. Tournaments, South Carolina Combo
Championship and the Holiday Classic.
Offering more than just tennis, the Family Circle
Tennis Center is the perfect venue for activities
including concerts, camps, cultural festivals, and other
athletic events. Many top musical acts have appeared
in Family Circle Stadium, which has received glowing
reviews as Charleston’s premier outdoor arena and is
considered the perfect setting for a concert under the
stars.
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In 2009 the Instinctive Tennis Academy (ITA)
arrived at Family Circle Tennis Center. The ITA
provides FCTC with programming for all ages. The
academy offers, 10 and under academy, utilizing our
permanent thirty six foot courts. There are separate
junior, advanced junior and adult academies. The
Elite Junior Academy trains top level juniors with
academics on site. They also offer a variety of clinics
and camps on site for beginners to advanced juniors.
The ITA is the #1 Tennis Academy in Charleston,
SC. They offer an eye-coach eye-hand training
system. The academy sees over 250 students on a
weekly basis.
Selections, Accolades and Awards:
2001 - USTA Public Facility of the Year
2003 - 2010 - SC BMW Combo Doubles
2004 - Davis Cup Semifinal Tie
2005 - South Carolina Tennis Association (SCTA)
Facility of the Year
2005 - 2006 - USTA Southern Sectionals
2005 - 2009 - South Carolina Van der Meer All Star
Camp
2006 - 2008 - Tennis Industry Association (TIA)
“Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center” by Racquet Sports Industry
2010 - Charleston Named Best Tennis Town in
America
2011 - Named Junior Tournament of the year for
South Carolina
2011 - 2012 - WTT Finals Weekend
Cup Cuisine
Food Court
Coffee N’ Cream
Need a break from the action? Visit our Coffee N’
Cream emporium for a “cup of Joe” to get your day
started, or indulge in an ice cream topped with your
favorite treats from the self-serve toppings bar.
Ketel one Racquet Club
If you’re looking for the social scene at the Family Circle
Cup, head to the Racquet Club on our Grand Lawn.
Offering a full-service bar, televisions with live camera
feeds and a comfortable atmosphere. This is the place to
meet, mingle and relax at the Cup. Each night features
drink specials and nightly entertainment.
Clos du bois Corner
Time to grab a drink between sets - you won’t have to go
far. This year at the Cup, attendees can visit the Clos du
Bois Corner located on the terrace level of the stadium.
Enjoy premium wine selections, a variety of craft beers
and a grand view of Billie Jean King Court.
Althea Gibson Club Court
> Hubee D’s
Stadium Court
> Half Court Hot Dogs
> Verde Salad Station
Food Court
> Chick-fil-A
> Crepe Express
> Daniel Island Grille
> Zeus Grill
On The Go
> Diego’s Frozen Drinks
> Good and Cold Italian Ice
> Mountain Top Concessions
> Papa John’s
> T&T Kettle Korn
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Match Schedule
SessionDay or
Evening
Gates
Open
Play
Begins
Featured Matches
Saturday, March 30
Day
8am
10am
Qualifying Rounds
Sunday, March 31
Day
11am
1pm
Qualifying Rounds
Monday, April 1
Day
8am
10am
Qualifying, 1st Round
Tuesday, April 2
Day
8am
10am
1st and 2nd Rounds
Tuesday, April 2
Night
5pm
7pm 1st and 2nd Rounds
Wednesday, April 3
Day
8am
10am
3rd Round
Wednesday, April 3
Night
5pm
7pm
3rd Round
Thursday, April 4
Day
9am
11am
4th Round
Thursday, April 4
Night
5pm
7pm
4th Round
Friday, April 5
Day
9am
11am
Quarterfinals
Friday, April 5
Night
5pm
7pm
Quarterfinals
Saturday, April 6
Day
11am
1pm
Semifinals
Sunday, April 7
Day
9am
11am**
Finals
*All match times subject to change
**Doubles Final begins at 11am followed by Singles Final
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Family Circle Cup / Top 10 Seeds
*World ranking at the time of tournament is in parenthesis
2001
1 - Hingis (1)
2 - Capriati (5)
3 - Martinez (7)
4 - Coetzer (10)
5 - Sanchez-Vicario (11)
6 - Pierce (12)
7 - Mauresmo (15)
8 - Rubin (18)
9 - Suarez (22)
10 - Frazier (24)
2002
1 - Capriati (1)
2 - Seles (6)
3 - S. Williams (7)
4 - Dokic (8)
5 - Mauresmo (10)
6 - Testud (11)
7 - Shaughnessy (12)
8 - Farina-Elia (13)
9 - Sanchez (14)
10 - Hantuchova (15)
2005
1 - Davenport (1)
2 - Dementieva (5)
3 - Myskina (6)
4 - V. Williams (8)
5 - Zvonareva (10)
6 - Petrova (12)
7 - Schnyder (13)
8 - Likhovtseva (16)
9 - Jankovic (20)
10 - Sugiyama (23)
2006
1 - Henin-Hardenne (3)
2 - Petrova (7)
3 - Schnyder (9)
4 - Kuznetsova (10)
5 - Vaidisova (14)
6 - Groenefeld (16)
7 - Safina (20)
8 - Dechy (24)
9 - M. Garrigues (26)
10 - Jankovic (27)
2009
1 - Dementieva (3)
2 - V. Williams (5)
3 - Zvonareva (6)
4 - Petrova (10)
5 - Wozniacki (12)
6 - Bartoli (13)
7 - Schnyder (17)
8 - Cibulkova (19)
9 - Wozniak (29)
10 - Peng (35)
2010
1 - Wozniacki (2)
2 - Jankovic (7)
3 - Azarenka (9)
4 - Stosur (11)
5 - Bartoli (12)
6 - Petrova (18)
7 - Zvonareva (22)
8 - Hantuchova (24)
9 - Bondarenko (25)
10 - Vesnina (33)
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2003
1 - S. Williams (1)
2 - Henin-Hardenne (2)
3 - Davenport (5)
4 - Hantuchova (6)
5 - Dokic (10)
6 - Myskina (11)
7 - Schynder (13)
8 - Bovina (16)
9 - Coetzer (18)
10 - Shaughnessy (19)
2004
1 - S. Williams (SS2)
2 - V. Williams (SS3)
3 - Davenport (4)
4 - Dementieva (6)
5 - Capriati (8)
6 - Petrova (9)
7 - Zvonareva (11)
8 - Suarez (14)
9 - Schnyder (17)
10 - Dokic (18)
2007
1 - Vaidisova (8)
2 - Jankovic (9)
3 - V. Williams (11)
4 - Safina (13)
5 - Peer (15)
6 - Schnyder (16)
7 - Ivanovic (17)
8 - Na (18)
9 - Zvonareva (19)
10 - Golovin (20)
2008
1 - Jankovic (3)
2 - Sharapova (5)
3 - Chakvetadze (7)
4 - Dementieva (8)
5 - S. Williams (9)
6 - Bartoli (11)
7 - Schnyder (12)
8 - Safina (13)
9 - Zvonareva (14)
10 - Szavay (15)
2011
1 - Wozniacki (1)
2 - Stosur (5)
3 - Jankovic (7)
4 - Bartoli (10)
5 - Peer (11)
6 - Wickmayer (20)
7 - Petrova (22)
8 - Kleybanova (26)
9 - Kirilenko (27)
10 - Hantuchova (30)
2012
1- Stosur (5)
2 - Bartoli (7)
3 - Zvonareva (9)
4 - Williams, S (10)
5 - Lisicki (13)
6 - Jankovic (15)
7 - Pavlyuchenkova (21)
8 - Safarova (25)
9 - MedinaGarrigues (27)
10 - McHale (32)
2015
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FaMilY circle cup
DAY
SESSION
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Saturday
Day
5,329
5,102
5,226
5,243
3,766
Sunday
Day
5,586
5,382
5,135
4,928
4,925
Monday
Day
5,526
5,430
5,276
4,506
4,543
Tuesday
Day
6,542
6,110
6,120
5,834
6,005
Night
6,781
5,102
6,372
6,174
7,522
Day
7,761
7,952
7,506
7,523
7,712
Night
6,908
6,542
7,251
7,592
7,587
Day
7,822
7,611
7,511
7,506
7,712
Night
Rained Out
6,421
4,932
4,903
5,248
Day
7,816
7,697
7,692
8,251
9,336
Night
7,281
7,563
8,722
8,762
8,163
Day
8,714
8,417
8,005
8,313
9,311
Night
4,254
6,748
8,409
N/A
N/A
Day
7,652
8,164
7,610
8,251
8,607
Charleston 987,674 87,972
Total:
94,241
95,767
87,786
90,437
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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historical attendance
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
4,917
4,985
5,083
5,060
5,045
5,013
5,000
4,910
5,174
5,123
4,508
6,436
5,528
4,682
4,532
5,285
5,592
6,732
6,372
6,042
5,978
6,876
6,845
6,689
6,570
6,668
6,672
5,532
7,294
6,742
6,467
7,011
Rained Out
5,707
5,305
7,293
7,468
7,294
7,641
6,956
6,857
6,338
7,585
7,015
7,423
5,935
Rained Out
6,189
5,655
7,708
7,524
6,963
7,102
7,043
7,040
6,873
7,673
7,270
7,267
7,417
7,501
7,033
5,428
8,337
8,463
8,379
7,826
8,055
7,926
6,573
8,754
8,627
8,904
8,774
9,237
7,829
6,029
9,194
8,908
8,991
8,577
9,151
8,537
8,222
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
6,826
8,069
8,175
8,257
8,925
9,022
9,010
91,899
92,375
92,350
91,410
81,389
89,395
80,625
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Xerox Media Center
The Xerox Media Center has been designed to provide a comfortable working environment for all accredited
media. Working space will be made available with priority going to daily deadline print and electronic media.
Space is limited and guests cannot be accommodated.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 8am until two (2) hours after play.
Contact Number
Welcome Desk: (843) 849-5007
Xerox Media Center Welcome Desk
As the tournament marketing agency, Obviouslee
Marketing supervises the Xerox Media Center. Their
staff is available to assist working media and facilitate
coverage of the Cup.
Credentials
Media credentials are processed prior to the start of
the tournament. All credentials are nontransferable.
Anyone without proper accreditation will have their
credential revoked immediately. Only credentialed
media will have admission into the Xerox Media
Center.
Interview Requests
All players will be available for post-match media
conferences following their matches if specifically
requested through on-site WTA Communications
Managers. In the case of a player competing in more
than one match in a day, that player has the option
to grant both print and electronic interviews after her
last match is completed. Every reasonable effort will
be made to satisfy individual interview requests (in
addition to the standard post-match interview). All
such requests must be made in advance through the
WTA Communications Managers.
Post-Match Interview Transcripts
McKee Court Reporting will process transcripts as
soon as possible following the interview, and will
make printed versions available at the information
table.
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Player Information
WTA Communications Managers are available to
provide updated information including bios, head-toheads, results, match notes, and other data.
Statistics and Results
Real-time scorecards, match results, and updated
draws are available at all times.
Media Parking
Follow signs to Lot 5.
Media Dining
Complimentary food service is available.
Lunch Hours: 12:00 -2:00pm
Dinner Hours: 5:00-7:00pm
Fax and Copiers
Visit the Welcome Desk for fax assistance. Copying
machines and printers are available free of charge.
Photographer Guidelines
Rules to Follow
Photographers and camera persons must respect the
following rules to retain privileges.
1. A photographer may not ask a player to pose prior
to or during a match.
2. If a player or official requests that no pictures be
taken in a certain situation, photographers must
conform.
3. Photographers may enter Family Circle Stadium
photography areas. They must remain behind the line,
which outlines their position reserved on the court.
Any photographer who disregards this regulation
will be restricted from Stadium Court and could lose
accreditation.
Family Circle Stadium
There are photographer benches located directly
across from the umpire’s chair on the east side of
Family Circle Stadium. To gain access to Stadium
Court, photographers should enter through the player
entry tunnel in the southeast corner of the stadium.
No photographer will be allowed into Stadium Court
without proper credentials.
Family Circle Cup
Official Photographers
4. Official Family Circle Cup photographers will
make all on-court assignments, and they, along with
the Media Director, will enforce all photographer
regulations.
Alice Keeney
Chris Smith
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Fact Sheet
Date: March 30 - April 7, 2013
Prize Money: Draw Size:
$795, 707
64 Singles / 32 Qualifying / 16 Doubles
Singles - 56 players: 43 direct, 8 qualifiers,
5 wild cards (8 Byes)
Qualifying - 32 players: 28 direct, 4 wild cards
Doubles - 16 pairs: 14 direct, 2 wild cards
2012 Singles Champion: Serena Williams def. Lucie Safarova 6-0, 6-1
2012 Doubles Champions: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova/Lucie Safarova def.
Anabel Medina Garrigues/Yaroslava Shevdova 5-7, 6-4, 10-6
21 Past Champions: 8 - Chris Evert (1985, 84, 81, 78, 77, 76, 75, 74)
4 - Martina Navratilova (1990, 88, 83, 82)
4 - Steffi Graf (1993, 89, 87, 86)
2 - Tracy Austin (1980, 79)
2 - Gabriela Sabatini (1992, 91)
2 - Conchita Martinez (1995, 94)
2 - Martina Hingis (1999, 97)
2 - Justine Henin (2005, 03)
1 - Rosie Casals (1973)
1 - Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (1996)
1 - Amanda Coetzer (1998)
1 - Mary Pierce (2000)
1 - Jennifer Capriati (2001)
1 - Iva Majoli (2002)
1 - Venus Williams (2004)
1 - Nadia Petrova (2006)
1 - Jelena Jankovic (2007)
2 - Serena Williams (2008, 12)
1 - Sabine Lisicki (2009)
1 - Samantha Stosur (2010)
1 - Caroline Wozniacki (2011)
Stadium Capacity: 10,200
Playing Surface: Clay
2012 Attendance: 87,972 (*Charleston record of 95,767 set in 2010)
Television Coverage: *As of print deadline
ESPN 2
Thursday, April 4 (1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Friday, April 5 (1:00pm - 2:30pm)
Saturday, April 6 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
Sunday, April 7 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
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Tournament Overview
Family Circle Cup
March 30 - April 7, 2013
Singles
40 Year History of Total Purse
Winner $125,000
Finalist$65,000
Semifinalist
$32,825
Quarterfinalist
$16,990
Round of 16
$8,645
Round of 32
$4,480
Round of 56
$2,275
1973-75 $100,000
1976-77 $110,000
1978 $120,000
1979 $125,000
1980-81 $150,000
1982-86 $200,000
1987-89 $300,000
1990-91 $500,000
1992 $550,000
1993-94 $750,000
1995 $806,250
1996-98 $926,250
1999 $1,000,000
2000 $1,080,000
2001 $1,200,000
2002 $1,224,000
2003-05 $1,300,000
2006-08 $1,340,000
2009 $1,000,000
2010$700,000
2011
$711,000
2012$749,160
2013$795,707
Total Prize Money Distributed
Qualifying
Second Round
First Round
$1,300
$700
Doubles *per team
Winner$40,000
Finalist$21,137
Semifinalist
$10,830
Quarterfinalist
$5,420
Round of 16
$2,810
Singles and Doubles Ranking Points
Winner Finalist Semifinalist Quarterfinalist
Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 56 Qualifier Qualifying Second Round Qualifying First Round 470
320
200
120
60 (S), 1 (D)
40
1
12
8
1
$25,979,867 (through 2013)
Draw Size History
Year
SinglesDoubles
1973
168
1974-79
32 16
1980-81 5628
1982-86 5632
1987-95 5628
1996
3216
1997-200856 28
2009-13 5616
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Singles Champions
Year 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010
2011
2012
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Champion Rosie Casals Chris Evert Chris Evert Chris Evert Chris Evert Chris Evert Tracy Austin Tracy Austin Chris Evert Martina Navratilova Martina Navratilova Chris Evert Chris Evert Steffi Graf Steffi Graf Martina Navratilova Steffi Graf Martina Navratilova Gabriela Sabatini Gabriela Sabatini Steffi Graf Conchita Martinez Conchita Martinez Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario Martina Hingis Amanda Coetzer Martina Hingis Mary Pierce Jennifer Capriati Iva Majoli Justine Henin Venus Williams Justine Henin Nadia Petrova Jelena Jankovic Serena Williams Sabine Lisicki
Samantha Stosur
Caroline Wozniacki
Serena Williams
Finalist
Nancy Gunter Kerry Melville Martina Navratilova Kerry Melville-Reid Billie Jean King Kerry Melville-Reid Kerry Melville-Reid Regina Marsikova Pam Shriver Andrea Jaeger Tracy Austin Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Gabriela Sabatini Chris Evert Manuela Maleeva Gabriela Sabatini Natasha Zvereva Jennifer Capriati Leila Meskhi Conchita Martinez Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario Natasha Zvereva Magdalena Maleeva Barbara Paulus Monica Seles Irina Spirlea Anna Kournikova Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario Martina Hingis Patty Schnyder Serena Williams Conchita Martinez Elena Dementieva Patty Schnyder Dinara Safina Vera Zvonareva Caroline Wozniacki
Vera Zvonareva
Elena Vesnina
Lucie Safrova
Score
3-6, 6-1, 7-5
6-1, 6-3
7-5, 6-4
6-2, 6-2
6-0, 6-1
6-2, 6-0
7-6(3), 7-6(7)
3-6, 6-1, 6-0
6-3, 6-2
6-4, 6-2
5-7, 6-1, 6-0
6-2, 6-3
6-4, 6-0
6-4, 7-5
6-2, 4-6, 6-3
6-1, 4-6, 6-4
6-1, 6-1
6-2, 6-4
6-1, 6-1
6-1, 6-4
7-6(8), 6-1
6-4, 6-0
6-1, 6-1
6-2, 2-6, 6-2
3-6, 6-3, 7-6(5)
6-3, 6-4
6-4, 6-3
6-1, 6-0
6-0, 4-6, 6-4
7-6(5), 6-4
6-3, 6-4
2-6, 6-2, 6-1
7-5, 6-4
6-3, 4-6, 6-1
6-2, 6-2
6-4, 3-6, 6-3
6-2, 6-4
6-0, 6-3
6-2, 6-3
6-0, 6-1
Champions Review
Rosie Casals (1973)
Casals has the distinction of being the tournament’s
first winner, and her winner’s check of $30,000 was the
biggest single check won by any female professional
tennis player in 1973. Her match against Nancy Richey
in the final was the first women’s tennis match seen on
the NBC network.
Conchita Martinez (1994-95)
Martinez won the singles Championship four years
after her 1990 debut. The following year, she became
one of only six players to win the title again as
defending Champion. Martinez is also one of eight
women who have won the Family Circle Cup more
than once.
Chris Evert (1974-78, 1981, 1984 and 1985)
In 1974, Evert made a spectacular debut beginning a
string of victories that led to five consecutive singles
titles (1974-1978), a record that still stands today.
She then won another three titles in 1981, 1984 &
1985, bringing the count to eight. Evert has amassed
numerous Cup records including most titles won, most
matches won, most consecutive singles matches won,
fewest games in a singles final and most consecutive
sets won.
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (1996)
At the 1996 Cup, Sanchez-Vicario became the third
woman in the tournament’s history to win both the
singles and doubles title. She holds the tournament
record for most consecutive years seeded (14) and
most consecutive years played (16).
Tracy Austin (1979-80)
Austin followed Evert with back-to-back titles in 1979
and 1980. When she won the coveted trophy in 1979,
Austin became, and remains today, the youngest
Family Circle Cup Champion at 16 years, 4 months.
Martina Navratilova (1982-83, 1988, 1990)
Navratilova won the first of her four Family Circle
Cup singles titles in 1982. That year, she became the
second player to win both the singles and doubles title
in the same year.
Steffi Graf (1986-87, 1989, 1993)
In 1986, fans caught a glimpse into the future of Graf’s
tennis career when she beat reigning Champion Chris
Evert to win the singles title. It marked her first pro title
in her career. Graf won the Cup again in 1987, 1989
and 1993.
Gabriela Sabatini (1991-92)
This young Argentine followed Graf to earn the coveted
Cup title. Sabatini, who made her professional debut
at the Cup in 1985, won the crown in 1991 and then
again in 1992.
Martina Hingis (1997, 1999)
Nicknamed the “Swiss Miss”, Hingis won her first Cup
title in 1997. On the first day of the tournament, she
became the youngest No.1 ranked player at 16 years,
6 months, and 1 day. Her final against Monica Seles
in 1997 was the first Championship to be decided by
a third set tiebreak. Playing 31 games, the final match
broke an existing record of most games in a singles
final (27).
Amanda Coetzer (1998)
Coetzer scored the biggest victory of her career when
she captured the 1998 singles Championship. She
battled through some tough matches, but with the
victory, set a record as the lowest seeded winner in
the tournament’s history. (No. 4 seed)
Mary Pierce (2000)
Pierce captured her first Cup title over Arantxa SanchezVicario, dropping only 11 games. Losing only one game
in the finals, Pierce tied the record for the shortest singles
final (56 minutes), which has since been replaced in 2010,
fewest games played in a singles final (13), and fewest
games lost in a tournament (12).
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Champions Review
Jennifer Capriati (2001)
At her first Cup final in 1990, Capriati found herself opposite
legend Martina Navratilova, the oldest Cup finalist. Despite
a loss, Capriati set numerous tournament records, including
youngest finalist (14 years, 9 days). In 2001, Capriati
captured the title over Martina Hingis in three-sets.
Iva Majoli (2002)
For the first time on the WTA, a Tier I final was decided
between two unseeded players. Majoli defeated Patty
Schnyder, becoming the first unseeded player to win
the Cup Singles Championship.
Justine Henin (2003, 2005)
Henin’s victory at the 2003 Cup over World No. 1 Serena
Williams excited sports fans everywhere. After capturing
the 2005 title over Dementieva, Henin became the fourth
lowest-ranked Tier I winner, at No. 43.
Venus Williams (2004)
Defeating two-time Champion Conchita Martinez in
the final, Williams became one of five women to win the
Cup in a debut appearance.
Nadia Petrova (2006)
Petrova defeated Patty Schnyder in a three-set battle
claiming her first Tier I victory and the American clay
court sweep.
Jelena Jankovic (2007)
Jankovic notched the third and most impressive WTA title of
her career defeating Dinara Safina in two sets.
Serena Williams (2008, 2012)
Williams defeated No. 9 seed Vera Zvonareva in a
fierce final to claim the 35th Anniversary Family Circle
Cup title. Four years later, Willaims returned to the
Family Circle Cup to cruise to victory again in a short,
58-minute final def. Lucie Safrova 6-0, 6-1.
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Sabine Lisicki (2009)
History was made as Sabine Lisicki notched the first
WTA singles title of her career, defeating Caroline
Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4. Lisicki, the No. 16 seed, joined
Conchita Martinez in becoming the lowest seeded
player to reach the finals, also setting a mark as the
lowest seeded champion. Both Lisicki and Wozniacki
reached the Cup final in their tournament debut.
Samantha Stosur (2010)
Stosur set records as she stormed to her second WTA
title, defeating Vera Zvonareva 6-0, 6-3 in the final in
just 52 minutes. No. 4 seeded Stosur became the first
Australian to win the singles title at the Cup.
Caroline Wozniacki (2011)
Wozniacki's third trip to the Family Circle Cup was the
luck she needed as she won this Premier title for the
first time, surviving some tough early challenges, but
easing past Elena Vesnina in the final, 6-2, 6-3.
Doubles Champions
Year Champions Finalists Score
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2010
2011
2012 Betty Stove / Francoise Durr Olga Morozova / Rosie Casals Evonne Goolagong / Virgina Wade Ilana Kloss / Delina Ann Boshoff Chris Evert / Rosie Casals Martina Navratilova / Billie Jean King Martina Navratilova / Rosie Casals Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver Martina Navratilova / Candy Reynolds Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / Hana Mandlikova Ros Fairbank / Pam Shriver Chris Evert / Anne White Mercedes Paz / Eva Pfaff Martina Navratilova / Lori McNeil Martina Navratilova / Hana Mandlikova Martina Navratilova / Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario Natasha Zvereva / Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Natasha Zvereva / Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario Natasha Zvereva / Gigi Fernandez
Lori McNeil / Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf Jana Novotna / Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario Mary Joe Fernandez / Martina Hingis Conchita Martinez / Patricia Tarabini Elena Likhovtseva / Jana Novotna Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suarez Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suarez Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suarez Virginia Ruano Pascual / Conchita Martinez Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur Zi Yan / Jie Zheng Katarina Srebotnik / Ai Sugiyama Nadia Petrova / Bethanie Mattek-Sands Nadia Petrova / Liezel Huber Elena Vesnina / Sania Mirza
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova/Lucie Safarova
Billie Jean King / Rosie Casals 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
Karen Krantzke / Helen Gourlay 6-2, 6-1
Olga Morozova / Rosie Casals 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
Kathy Kuykendall / Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-3, 6-2
Francoise Durr / Virginia Wade 1-6, 6-3, 6-2
Mona Guerrant / Greer Stevens 6-3, 7-5
Francoise Durr / Betty Stove 6-4, 7-5
Candy Reynolds /Paula Smith 6-2, 6-1
Mima Jausovec / Pam Shriver 7-5, 7-5
Joanne Russell / Virginia Ruzici 6-1, 6-2
Andrea Jaeger / Paula Smith 6-4, 6-4
Anne Hobbs / Sharon Walsh 7-5, 6-2
Svetlana Chernova / Larisa Savchenko 6-4, 6-1
Steffi Graf / Catherine Tanvier 6-3, 6-3
Zina Garrison / Lori McNeil 7-6(6), 7-5
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / Gabriella Sabatini 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
Mary Lou Daniels / Wendy White 6-2, 6-1
Mercedes Paz / Natasha Zvereva 6-2, 6-1
Mary Lou Daniels / Lise Gregory 6-4, 6-0
Jana Novotna / Larisa Savchenko 6-4, 6-4
Katrina Adams / Manon Bollegraf 1-6, 7-5, 6-3
Gigi Fernandez / Natasha Zvereva 6-4, 4-1 (ret.)
Gigi Fernandez / Natasha Zvereva 0-6, 6-3, 6-4
Gigi Fernandez / Mary Joe Fernandez 6-3, 6-3
Lindsay Davenport / Jana Novotna 7-5, 4-6, 6-1
Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
Barbara Schett / Patty Schnyder 6-1, 6-4
Conchita Martinez / Patricia Tarabini 7-5, 6-3
Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suarez 5-7,7-6(5), 6-3
Alexandra Fusai / Caroline Vis 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(4)
J. Husarova / Conchita Martinez 6-0, 6-3
Martina Navratilova / Lisa Raymond 6-4, 6-1
Iveta Benesova / Kveta Peschke 6-1, 6-4
Virginia Ruano Pascual / M. Shaughnessy 3-6, 6-1, 6-1
Shuai Peng / Tiantian Sun 7-5, 6-0
Edina Gallovits / Olga Govortsova 6-2, 6-2
Liga Dekmeijere / Patty Schnyder 6-7(5),6-2, 1(9)
Vania King / Michaella Krajicek
6-3, 6-4
Bethanie Mattek-Sands / M. Shaughnessy 6-4, 6-4
Anabel Medina Garrigues/Yaroslava Shevdova 5-7, 6-4, 10-6
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Tournament Records 1973-2012
Youngest Champion:
Tracy Austin (1979) 16 years, 4 months
Most Singles Titles: Chris Evert, 8 (1974-78, 81, 84, 85)
Oldest Champion:
Martina Navratilova (1990) 33 years,
5 months
Most Consecutive Singles Titles: Chris Evert, 5 (1974-78)
Youngest Participant:
Jennifer Capriati (1990) 14 years, 3 days
Oldest Participant:
Martina Navratilova (2005)
48 years, 6 months
Champion in First Participation:
Rosie Casals (1973), Chris Evert (1974),
Justine Henin (2003), Venus Williams (2004)
Sabine Lisicki (2009)
Youngest Finalist: Jennifer Capriati (1990) 14 years, 9 days
Oldest Finalist: Martina Navratilova (1990) 33 years,
5 months
Most Years Seeded: Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, 14 (1989-2002)
Zina Garrison Jackson, 12 (1983-90, 92-95)
Conchita Martinez, 12 (1990, 92, 1994-2001, 2003-04)
Martina Navratilova, 12 (1975-76, 78-79,82-83, 88-92,
94)
Most Consecutive Years Seeded:
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, 14 (1989-2002)
Most Singles Matches Won:
Chris Evert, 50
Most Singles Matches Played: Chris Evert, 53
Youngest to Win a Singles Match: Jennifer Capriati (1990) 14 years, 3 days
Oldest to Win a Singles Match: Renee Richards (1981) 46 years, 8 months
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Most Consecutive Singles Finals:
Chris Evert, 5 (1974-78)
Most Singles Finals Played: Chris Evert, 9 (1974-78, 81, 84-86)
Most Consecutive Singles Matches Won:
Chris Evert, 32
Most Games in Singles Final: 31 - Martina Hingis def. Monica Seles, 1997 (3-6, 6-3,
7-6 [7-5])
Fewest Games in Singles Final: Chris Evert def. Billie Jean King,
13 games, 1977 (6-0, 6-1)
Mary Pierce def. A. Sanchez-Vicario,
13 games, 2000 (6-1, 6-0)
Serena Williams def. Lucie Safrova
13 games, 2012 (6-0, 6-1)
Most Consecutive Sets Won: Chris Evert, 64
Most Consecutive Tournaments Played (Singles):
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, 16 (1987-2002)
Patty Schnyder, 15 (1997-2011)
Amanda Coetzer, 13 (1991-2003)
Conchita Martinez, 12 (1994-2005)
Sandra Cecchini, 12 (1984-95)
Virginia Ruano Pascual, 12 (1997-2008)
Jill Craybas, 12 (2001-2011)
Tournament Records 1973-2012
Most Years Seeded No. 1:
Chris Evert, 9 (1974-77, 81-82, 84-86)
Martina Navratilova, 6 (1978, 79, 83, 88, 90-91)
Lowest Seeded Finalist:
Sabine Lisicki, No. 16 (2009)
Conchita Martinez, No. 16 (2004)
Most Singles Finals Without a Victory:
Kerry Reid, 4 (1974, 76, 78, 79)
Unseeded Finalists:
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (1984)
Gabriela Sabatini (1985)
Jennifer Capriati (1990)
Barbara Paulus (1996)
Patty Schnyder (2002)
Elena Vesnina (2011)
Winner Singles and Doubles Same Year:
Martina Navratilova (1982, 83, 88, 90)
Chris Evert (1977)
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (1996)
Martina Hingis (1997)
Most Doubles Titles:
Martina Navratilova, 7
(1978, 79, 82, 83, 88-90)
Most Consecutive Doubles Titles:
Martina Navratilova, 3 (1988-90)
Natasha Zvereva, 3 (1991-93)
Virginia Ruano Pascual, 3 (2003-05)
Nadia Petrova, 2 (2009-10)
Lisa Raymond, 2 (2001,02)
Most Appearances Doubles Finals:
Martina Navratilova, 8 (1978, 79, 82, 83, 88-90,
2004)
Virginia Ruano Pascual, 6 (2000, 01, 03-06)
Natasha Zvereva, 6 (1990-1995)
Lisa Raymond, 2 (2001-02)
Longest Singles Match:
Ginger Helgeson def. Stacey Martin 5-7, 7-6 (8-6),
7-6 (7-3) 1st round 1991
(38 games)
Longest Doubles Match:
L. Garrone/E. Reinach def. C. Reynolds/P. Smith
7-6, (8-6), 6-7 (8-6), 7-6, (6-3) Quarterfinals 1988 (39
games)
Lowest Seeded Winner:
Sabine Lisicki, No. 16 (2009)
Unseeded Winners:
Iva Majoli (2002)
Justine Henin (2005)
Top 4 Seeds in Semifinals:
4 – (1979, 83, 93, 2000)
One of Top 4 Seeds in Semifinals:
14 – (1976, 77, 80, 90, 94, 2002, 04-12)
Fewest Games Lost / Tournament
(over 5 matches):
12, Chris Evert (1977)
12, Mary Pierce (2000)
Longest Set (Singles):
Petra Ritter def. Silke Meier,
2nd round 1992, 7-6 (12)
A. Sanchez-Vicario def. Amanda Coetzer,
Quarterfinals 2000, 7-6 (12)
Finalists in Cup Debut:
Rosie Casals (73)
Nancy Gunter (73)
Chris Evert (74)
Martina Navratilova (75)
Gabriela Sabatini (85)
Natasha Zvereva (89)
Jennifer Capriati (90)
Barbara Paulus (96)
Monica Seles (97)
Anna Kournikova (99)
Justine Henin (03)
Venus Williams (04)
Caroline Wozniacki (09)
Sabine Lisicki (09)
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Tournament Records 1973-2012
Championship Won in Three Sets:
11: 1973, 80, 83, 87-88, 96-97, 2001,
04, 06, 08
Championship in 3rd Set Tiebreak:
1; 1997 Martina Hingis def. Monica Seles 3-6, 6-3,
7-6(5)
Shortest Singles Final:
2010 - 52 minutes
(Samantha Stosur def. Vera Zvonareva
6-0, 6-3)
1989 - 56 minutes
(Steffi Graf def. Natasha Zvereva 6-1, 6-1)
2000 - 56 minutes
(Mary Pierce def. A. Sanchez-Vicario
6-1, 6-0)
2012 - 58 minutes
(Serena Williams def. Lucie Safarova
6-0, 6-1)
Longest Singles Final:
1997 - 2 hrs, 10 min.
(Martina Hingis def. Monica Seles
3-6, 6-3, 7-6[5])
Top 4 Seeded Winners:
No. 1 Seed:
Chris Evert (1975–77, 81, 84, 85)
Tracy Austin (1980)
Martina Navratilova (1983, 88, 90)
Steffi Graf (1987, 89, 93)
Gabriela Sabatini (1992)
Martina Hingis (1997, 99)
Mary Pierce (2000)
Caroline Wozniacki (2011)
No. 2 Seed:
Chris Evert (1978)
Tracy Austin (1979)
Martina Navratilova (1982)
Gabriela Sabatini (1991)
Conchita Martinez (1994-95)
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (1996)
Jennifer Capriati (2001)
Justine Henin (2003)
Nadia Petrova (2006)
Jelena Jankovic (2007)
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No. 3 Seed:
Steffi Graf (1986)
No. 4 Seed:
Amanda Coetzer (1998)
Venus Williams (2004)
Samantha Stosur (2010)
(1) vs. (2) Seeds in Final:
1988 - Martina Navratilova (1) def.
Gabriela Sabatini (2) 6-1, 4-6, 6-4
1993 - Steffi Graf (1) def.
Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (2) 7-6(8), 6-1
2001 - Jennifer Capriati (2) def.
Martina Hingis (1) 6-0, 4-6, 6-4
2003 - Justine Henin (2) def.
Serena Williams (1) 6-3, 6-4
Top 5 Longest Tiebreakers:
1. 14-12 - Petra Ritter def.
Silke Frankl, 2nd set, 2nd round (1992)
2. 14-12 - Isabel Riedel Kuhn def.
Anna Maria Fernandez, 1st set,
1st round (1981)
3. 13-11 - Silvia Farina def.
Veronika Martinek, 1st set,
1st round (1995)
4. 12-10 - Penny Mager def.
Elna Reinach, 3rd set, 1st round (1987)
5. 12-10 - Chris Evert def.
Sylvia Hanika, 1st set, 2nd round (1986)
Top 20 Money Leaders
Player
Singles
Doubles Total
1. Conchita Martinez $686,412 $102,695 $789,107
2. Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario $460,165 $110,607 $570,772
3. Serena Williams $451,450
$0 $451,450
4. Patty Schnyder $408,954 $41,457 $450,411
5. Justine Henin $429,000 $0 $429,000
6. Martina Hingis $399,640 $24,155 $423,795
7. Nadia Petrova $354,995 $49,575 $404,570
8. Jennifer Capriati $326,165 $11,403
9. Vera Zvonareva $319,775
$15,205
$334,980
10. Gabriela Sabatini $314,370 $19,613 $333,983
11. Amanda Coetzer $301,255 $26,180 $327,435
12. Steffi Graf $312,575 $4,400 $316,975
13. Iva Majoli $289,165 $17,400 $306,565
14. Martina Navratilova $230,462 $74,823 $305,285
15. Natasha Zvereva $192,490 $93,645
$286,135
16. Jelena Jankovic $275,130
$4,865 $279,995
17. Mary Pierce $266,955 $8,175 $275,130
18. Chris Evert Unknown Unknown $271,000
19. Lisa Raymond $93,570 $153,539 $247,109
20. Caroline Wozniacki
$237,168
$1,185
$238,353
$337,568
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Win/Loss Percentage
(minimum 9 matches played)
Player Win/Loss Record Percentage
1. Chris Evert 2. Justine Henin 3. Steffi Graf 4. Martina Hingis 5. Caroline Wozniacki
6. Sabine Lisicki
7. Tracy Austin 8. Serena Williams 9. Martina Navratilova 10. Venus Williams 11. Tatiana Golovin 12. Gabriela Sabatini 13. Andrea Jaeger 14. Conchita Martinez 15. Leila Meskhi 16. Jennifer Capriati 17. Katarina Srebotnik 18. Natasha Zvereva 19. Vera Zvonareva 20. Manuela Maleeva-Fragniere 21. Monica Seles 22. Dinara Safina 23. Amanda Coetzer 24. Kerry Reid
25. Elena Dementieva
26. Daniela Hantuchova
27. Jelena Jankovic 28. Nadia Petrova 29. Iva Majoli
30. Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario 31. Carling Basset 32. Lindsay Davenport
33. Billie Jean King 34. Jelena Kostanic-Tosic 35. Hana Mandlikova
36. Regina Rajchrtova
37. Pam Shriver 38. Paula Smith 39. Shuai Peng
40. Patty Schnyder
50-3
14-1
24-2 15-2
12-2
11-2
20-4 17-4 36-9 14-4 7-2 27-8 9-3 36-13
16-6 20-8 10-4 25-10 22-9 17-7 12-5
7-3 30-13 23-10
16-7 9-4
13-6
13-6 21-10 29-14
8-4
14-7
6-3
6-3 10-5 6-3 10-5 6-3 12-6
29-15
.943
.933
.923
.882
.857
.846
.833
.809
.800
.777
.777
.771
.750
.735
.727
.714
.714
.714
.709
.708
.706
.700
.698
.697
.696
.692
.684
.684
.677
.674
.666
.666
.666
.666
.666
.666
.666
.666
.666
.659
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Additional Statistics
Longest Winning Streak
1. Chris Evert - 32
2. Steffi Graf - 20
3. Martina Navratilova - 18
4. Tracy Austin - 14
5. Martina Hingis - 14
6. Justine Henin - 14
7. Conchita Martinez - 13
8. Gabriela Sabatini - 13
9. Serena Williams - 10 (active)
10. Jennifer Capriati - 8
11. Sabine Lisicki - 8
12. Iva Majoli - 7
13. Jelena Jankovic - 7
14. Nadia Petrova - 6
15. Samantha Stosur - 6
16. Caroline Wozniacki - 5 (active)
Most Singles Matches
1. Chris Evert - 53
2. Conchita Martinez - 48
3. Martina Navratilova - 45
4. Amanda Coetzer - 43
5. Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario - 43
6. Patty Schnyder - 44
7. Gabriela Sabatini - 35
8. Natasha Zvereva - 35
9. Kerry Reid - 33
10. Iva Majoli - 31
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Media Center Amenities
Complimentary services provided to all credentialed media:
1. Media Lot Parking Passes
2. Family Circle Cup Media Guide
3. WTA Media Guide
4. Match Scorecards
5. Printed & electronic press conference transcripts
- (within 10 minutes of interview completion)
6. Wireless and/or hardline broadband internet access
- unsecure network (no passwords required)
- five (5) individual 6MB DSL access points
- on-site technical assistance
7. Three (3) phone lines (long distance / international enabled)
8. Electrical outlets at media workstations
9. Networked printing and photocopying (color or b&w)
10. Closed circuit & cable TV service
- Real-time scoring from all courts
11. Meals: Lunch & Dinner (dinner served at 5:00pm when night matches occur)
12. Beverages: Coffee, fountain soda, bottled water, and draught beer
13. Snacks / Candy
14. Media Gifts
15. The Daily Slice
16. Complimentary Meredith publications (Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, etc..)
17. Media Trivia "Contest of the Day"
18. Media Tennis Tournament (Sat., April 06, 2013 - 8:00am - 9:30am)
19. Media seating in Family Circle Stadium
- 5 tables on our 1st tier / Box Level.
Media Tennis Tournament
The popular Family Circle Cup Media Tennis Tournament is a long-standing tradition started by Bud
Collins as the Venerable Chartreuse Gallagher Press Tournament, which ran for 25 years beginning
in the early days of this event on Hilton Head Island. While the format and trophies have changed
through the years, the event remains a great social outing for the working media who spend a week
tirelessly covering this event.
A long-standing tradition continued as the Family Circle Cup held their annual Media Tennis
Tournament on semi-final Saturday, a tradition that started some 40 years ago.
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