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Serena Williams has been voted the WTA Tour player of the year for the second time. She also received the award for 2002. The 2008 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Player Awards were announced on Thursday, during a special ceremony at the Sony Ericsson Open. Serena didn't attend the event, but has released a statement through the WTA Tour.

"Winning the Player of the Year award for the second time in my career is a great personal achievement," Williams said. "Last year was a very special year on the Tour for me, winning an Olympic gold medal with Venus, the US Open title and becoming the world No.1 player again. I feel great about my game and hope to win many more Player of the Year titles in the years to come."

Dinara Safina was selected most improved player for 2008, and Zheng Jie was chosen comeback player of the year. Top-ranked Cara Black and Liezel Huber were chosen doubles team of the year for the second time.

Caroline Wozniacki was selected newcomer of the year. Ana Ivanovic was chosen humanitarian of the year for her work and contributions to UNICEF, and Elena Dementieva was honored with the Karen Krantzcke sportsmanship award.

2008 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Player Awards
Player of the Year - Serena Williams
Doubles Team of the Year - Cara Black and Liezel Huber
Most Improved Player - Dinara Safina
Comeback Player of the Year - Zheng Jie
Newcomer of the Year - Caroline Wozniacki
Humanitarian of the Year - Ana Ivanovic
Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award - Elena Dementieva
Player Service Award - Liezel Huber
Favorite Premier Tournament - Porsche Tennis Grand Prix (Stuttgart)
Favorite International Tournament - Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic (Bali)

You can read more about 2008 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Player Awards at the WTA Tour website.

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