2004 WTA Tour Championships – Singles explained

See main article: 2004 WTA Tour Championships.

Maria Sharapova defeated Serena Williams in the final, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4 to win the singles tennis title at the 2004 WTA Tour Championships. This was also the second and final time in which Sharapova defeated Williams, as she would lose their next 19 encounters.^{[1] [2]}

Kim Clijsters was the two-time reigning champion, but did not qualify this year due to a long-term wrist injury.

Sharapova, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva made their debuts at the event.

Seeds

Note:

• Justine Henin-Hardenne had qualified but pulled out due to cytomegalovirus.

Draw

Black Group

Standings are determined by: 1. number of wins; 2. number of matches; 3. in two-players-ties, head-to-head records; 4. in three-players-ties, percentage of sets won, or of games won; 5. steering-committee decision.

Red Group

Standings are determined by: 1. number of wins; 2. number of matches; 3. in two-players-ties, head-to-head records; 4. in three-players-ties, percentage of sets won, or of games won; 5. steering-committee decision.

See also

• WTA Tour Championships appearances

Notes and References

1. Web site: Slick Serena smacks Sharapova in search of seventh slam. The Roar. Rob. Forsaith. 27 January 2016. 28 January 2016.
2. Web site: Top 5 WTA Finals Moments Since 2003. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/gC6mKCnKV10 . 2021-12-20 . live. YouTube. Women's Tennis Association. 18 November 2020. video. 22 October 2016.
   1. 5: 2004 - Los Angeles / M Sharapova d. S Williams 4-6 6-2 6-4 / Last time Maria beat Serena!
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