The 2025 WTA Awards have just delivered a blockbuster year-end celebration — and they weren’t just about Grand Slam champions and high-stakes finals. This year’s honours shone a spotlight on characters, heart, impact and sportsmanship far beyond the usual tournament trophies — with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and a standout Coach of the Year taking centre stage in a ceremony that left fans buzzing. Women’s Tennis Association+1
At the top of the list was Coco Gauff, who was presented with the Jerry Diamond ACES Award — one of the most meaningful honours on the WTA calendar. Named in memory of a former WTA CEO, the award recognizes players who do more than win matches — those who promote the sport, give back to the community, and connect with fans around the world. Gauff’s tireless work in promoting women’s tennis, her charity involvement, and her off-court engagement earned her this prestigious accolade, placing her name alongside legends like Angelique Kerber and Aryna Sabalenka on the winners list. Women’s Tennis Association
But the honours didn’t stop there. Jessica Pegula, already known for her fierce competitiveness and elite tennis, was voted by her peers as the recipient of the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award. This award — reserved for the player who best represents fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious conduct on and off the court — reflects just how much her fellow players admire her attitude and integrity. Pegula’s dedication to fair play and her role as a positive force in the locker room earned her this heartfelt vote of confidence from the WTA community. Women’s Tennis Association
The ceremony also highlighted the importance of influential figures behind the scenes. The WTA Coach of the Year honour went to Hendrik Vleeshouwers, who guided Amanda Anisimova through one of the most dramatic breakthrough seasons of her career — helping her climb from outside the Top 30 to multiple Grand Slam finals and a career-high world ranking. Vleeshouwers’ strategic impact and leadership were recognized with this award voted on by WTA-registered coaches, underscoring how vital coaching excellence is to elite success. Women’s Tennis Association
Other notable acknowledgements included the Peachy Kellmeyer Player Service Award for Gabriela Dabrowski, marking her fourth time earning the honour for extraordinary contributions to player support and community initiatives. Women’s Tennis Association
This year’s WTA Awards weren’t just about who won titles — they were about who elevated the sport, inspired their peers, and gave back to the tennis community. With Gauff’s charity and promotional leadership, Pegula’s embodiment of sportsmanship, and a coach lifting a rising star to new heights, the 2025 awards show celebrated not just performance, but heart.
Fans around the world reacted with excitement as these honours were revealed — a reminder that in women’s tennis, impact and personality matter just as much as victories. If this year has shown anything, it’s that the WTA isn’t just producing champions — it’s building role models and icons for generations to come.
