New Delhi: The countdown for 2014 has begun and as the new tennis season is geared up to begin with the Australian Open, it is important to rewind and relish the best of the 2013 season.
The year 2013 witnessed the undisputed sovereignty of US tennis star Serena Williams at the top, while Russian sensation Maria Sharapova ruled the rich-list.
Among men, Scottish Andy Murray finally triumphed on a Wimbledon in an emotional final, while Roger Federer's fall continued.
Federer, currently ranked six, though remains a spectator's favourite across the globe.
The year 2013, on the other hand belonged to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, as the duo provided us with some of the premium Tennis in recent times.
So, here are some surprises, setbacks and controversies that ruled the headlines throughout the year 2013:
