The Tennis Year That Was: Review of March/April 2007
Posted by Aaress Lawless on Dec 4, 2007 | Print
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March
Justine Henin completed the “Desert Double” by winning the Qatar Total Open.
Night tennis made its USA debut at the Sony Ericsson Open.
Maria Sharapova surrendered the No. 1 ranking to Justine Henin after Indian Wells. Henin would hold onto the top spot for the rest of the season.
Roland Garros announced equal prize money for women players across the board.
Daniela Hantuchova won her second career title at the Pacific Life Open.
An emergency appendectomy forced Amelie Mauresmo off the Tour for three months.
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour gave Amelie Mauresmo the 2006 Player of the Year award.
Roadmap 2010 was approved by the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Board of Directors.
Serena Williams stormed back from losing the opening set 0-6 to defeat Justine Henin 0-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open.
April
Serena Williams and Amelie Mauresmo won at the 2007 Laureus Sports Awards.
The opening round of Fed Cup took place. Russia, the USA, France, and Italy advanced into the semifinals.
Wimbledon announced that Hawk-Eye would make its debut at the 2007 Championships.
Did I miss something that you thought was important? Let me know in the comments! Check back tomorrow for the review of May and June. You can read January/February’s review here.
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