Key players who made contributions to world women's tennis · The “Top 10 Players”are determined according to the year-end ranking every year, and each of them make their entries

Heyday of Americans

＜USA＞KingEvertAustinJaegerShriverNavratilova

◆ Toray PPO Tennis started in 1984 ◆

Era of Europeans and Americans

＜Europe＞GrafSelesSanchezSabatiniHingisMaleevaPierce＜USA＞NavratilovaM.J.FernadezCapriatiDavenpor

Russians have emerged as leading

players＜RUS＞MyskinaKuznetsovaDementievaSharapovaSafinaZvonareva＜USA＞V.WilliamsS.Williams＜BEL＞HeninClijsters＜SRB＞JankovicIvanovic

Dawn of a new era

Azarenka（BLR)Sharapova（RUS)Kvitova（CZE)Wozniacki（DEN)Radwanska（POL)Stosur（AUS)Bartoli（FRA)Zvonareva（RUS)Li（CHN)Petkovic（GER)

“Top 10 Player” are from 9 countries.

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In recent, many European players are in hot pursuit for the leading positions. It seems no perceived front-runners, and it will be just hard to expect the potential winner at each match of the Toray PPO because of the nearly equal power and skills based on the advanced trainings. Drawing upon athleticism and grace, players who feature WTA’s campaign “Strong is Beautiful” are coming to Toray PPO Tennis. Please do not miss it.

Dawn of a new epoch. Eight “Top 10 Players” made their entries.

Sense the Arrival of a New Era

No. 3: P. Kvitova (CZE)No.1: V. Azarenka (BLR) No. 2: M. Sharapova (RUS)

No. 8: N. Li (CHN) No. 9: V. Zvonareva (RUS)

No. 5: A. Radwanska (POL)

No. 7: M. Bartoli (FRA) No. 10: A. Pedkovic (GER)

The “Top 10 Players” are determined according to the year-end ranking every year, and each of them make their entries to four Premier 5 tournaments of next season. Below eight Top 10 Players have made their entries to the 2012 Toray PPO.

＊Ranking as of Feb. 27, 2012

Victoria Azarenka

First Belarusian Australian Open Winner, the athletic beauty!

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2009 Quarter-finalist

2010 Semi-finalist

2011 Semi-finalist

Victoria Azarenka (BLR)Birthdate: Jul. 31, 1989 (22years-old)

180cm/60kgRight-handed(two-handed backhand)

Maria Sharapova

Aims to recapture the victory. Dynamic performance will lead to the top.


2004 2nd Rd

2005 Winner

2006 Semi-finalist

2007 Semi-finalist

2009 Winner

2010 1st Rd


Maria Sharapova (RUS)Birthdate: Apr. 19, 1987 (24years-old)


Petra Kvitova

2011 Player of the Year. Aggressive approach is impressively outstanding.

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2010 1st Rd

2011 Semi-finalist

Petra Kvitova (CZE)

Birthdate: Mar. 8, 1990 (21years-old)

182cm/70kgLeft-handed(two-handed backhand)

Agnieszka Radwanska

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2009 Semi-finalist


2011 Winner

Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)Birthdate: Mar. 6, 1989 （22years-old)


The most fans' favorite Singles player. Has wide variety of techniques.

Marion Bartoli


2006 2nd Rd

2007 1st Rd

2008 2nd Rd


2010 Best 16


Marion Bartoli (FRA)

Birthdate: Oct. 2, 1984 (27years-old)

170cm/63kgRight-handed (two-handed both sides)

No.1 player in France. A powerful hitter.

Na Li


2007 2nd Rd

2008 1st Rd

2009 Semi-finalist

Na Li (CHN)Birthdate: Feb. 26, 1982 （30years-old)


Miracle of the Asia is set out for the world No.1. The Physical Elite.

Vera Zvonareva

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2007 1st Rd

2009 2nd Rd


2011 Finalist

Vera Zvonareva (RUS)Birthdate: Sep. 7, 1984 (27years-old)


Setting out to be the top with sophisticated and flexible performances.

Andrea Petkovic

Andrea Pedkovic (GER)Birthdate: Sep. 9, 1987 (24years-old)


No.1 German player can show her “victory dance” at Ariake?


2009 3rd Rd

2010 3rd Rd

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Message from players ①Message from players ①

Hello Tokyo fans, I’m looking forward to be back into Tokyo because of you and nice friends colleague friends, very very, I am looking forward to play in Japan again.

＜P.Kvitova＞

Hey guys, I am really excited to be back to Tokyo.I had so much fun and great experience last year, and can’t wait to go back, so really exciting.Hope to see lot of you out there.

＜V.Azarenka＞

Hi, everyone . Its Maria Sharapova here.I am so excited to be coming back to Tokyo.It is one of my favorite places in the world to come to And the fans, and the people and the cultures, so many things love. And so many great memories from thetournament. I’m always looking forward to coming back.

＜M.Sharapova＞

Message from players ②Message from players ②

Hi everybody,Hopefully I can be in Tokyo again and defending my tittle.Finger crossed and I love you so much so I just waiting for you,in a couple of months. see you!

＜A.Radwanska＞

Hi, this is Li Na.Thanks for Tokyo fans, I will come back for this year.Last year I really wanted to come, but I was very sick .So for sure I will come back this yearThanks for the fans for the support for me.I will see you in Tokyo. ＜N.Li＞

Hey guys, I hope to see you in Tokyo this yearI’m really looking forward to it, It’s One of my favorite tournamentss and hopefully you can come and cheer for me. <V.Zvonareva＞

Kimiko Date-Krumm

Kimiko Date-Krumm

Birthdate: Sep. 28, 1970 (41years-old)


Tenacious and sophisticated talent attract spectators.


1995 winner

2008 Qualifying 3rd Rd

2009 1st Rd

2010 3rd Rd

2011 1st RD

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Kimiko Date-Krumm expressed her intention to play at Toray PPO

Kimiko Date-KrummBirthdate: Sep. 28, 1970 (41years-old)Height/Weight: 163cm/53kgWTA World Ranking: Singles 73, Doubles 55 (as of Feb. 27, 2012)

Message from Kimiko Date-Krumm

Dear Toray PPO Tennis fans,

Again this year, I will play at Toray PPO Tennis. Playing opportunities is very limited in Japan. Since this the only tournament held in Tokyo, so it is very important and precious one for me.I am looking forward to put more spirit into the fall season, focusing on this tournament.

Among the Top 10 players who will participate in the 2012 Toray PPO Tennis, I hope I would have a match with V. Azarenka, as I had practices with her last summer, and would like to feel how she has enhanced her skills since then.

Though I could not pick up my pace last time, I believe that I have been taking a each step certainly since 2008 when I returned to the tour. I will do my best so that you will enjoy my greater performance than ever in the Toray PPO 2012.

See you at Ariake, everyone!

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Key players who made contributions to world women's tennis · The “Top 10 Players”are determined according to the year-end ranking every year, and each of them make their entries