Meet the new powers of women’s tennis

It happens every single year. A handful of the most famous tennis players in the world get eliminated in the early stages of Wimbledon – and we’re left to figure out who the heck the remaining players are.

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IT’S WOMEN’S SEMI-FINALS day at Wimbledon. And there isn’t a Williams sister to be seen.

Victoria Azarenka is currently playing Petra Kvitova in the first semi-final on Centra Court, while favourite Maria Sharapova will take on Germany’s Sabine Lisicki.

Each of these athletes are at least under the age of 26, but a few of them have found their way into the world top 10 rankings.

Meet the new powers of women’s tennis

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Dominika Cibulková uses her speed to wear down opponents
Sabine Lisicki has rebounded from numerous injuries to become a top player
Marion Bartoli on-court mannerisms and solid return game makes her a special player
Petra Kvitová is one of the most powerful women on tour
Tamira Paszek's mighty serve should get your attention
Victoria Azarenka should be considered one of the top players in all of women's tennis
Tsvetana Pironkova is no slouch on grass
Bonus: Maria Sharapova is still young and can still bring the thunder

Meet the new powers of women’s tennis

Dominika Cibulková uses her speed to wear down opponents

Sabine Lisicki has rebounded from numerous injuries to become a top player

Marion Bartoli on-court mannerisms and solid return game makes her a special player

Petra Kvitová is one of the most powerful women on tour

Tamira Paszek's mighty serve should get your attention

Victoria Azarenka should be considered one of the top players in all of women's tennis

Tsvetana Pironkova is no slouch on grass

Bonus: Maria Sharapova is still young and can still bring the thunder

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