2018 - CINCINNATI - USA

August 5, 2018

From Jankovic to Muguruza: Previous winners in Cincinnati

Relive the nine-year history of the Western & Southern Open.

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Jelena Jankovic lifted the trophy in 2009 after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dinara Safina (Getty)

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There was another Russian runner-up in 2010, with Maria Sharapova going down 2-6, 7-6, 6-2 to Kim Clijsters (Getty)

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Maria Sharapova made amends 12 months later, taking the 2011 crown with a 4-6, 7-6 7-3 win over Jelena Jankovic (Getty)

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Li Na came from behind to beat Angelique Kerber 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 for the 2012 title (Getty)

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Victoria Azarenka surprised Serena Williams 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 in 2013 (Getty)

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Serena Williams returned to take the title the following year, beating Ana Ivanovic 6-4 6-1 in 2014 (Getty)

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The American retained her title in 2015, beating Simona Halep 6-3, 7-6 (Getty)

08 /09

Karolina Pliskova was the winner in 2016, beating Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1 (Getty)

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Garbiñe Muguruza routed Simona Halep last year, taking the title 6-1, 6-0 (Getty)

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