What a sensational year has 2012 been! So many amazing stories, so many great comebacks, some heart-breaking retirements, but overall an exhilarating season. It started with Novak's extraterrestrial defence in Melbourne highlighted by the epic final against Nadal. The Spaniard got his revenge though, sweeping through his favourite red dirt with victories in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Rome and Roland Garros, straightening his credentials as the best clay-court player of all time. It was long time coming, but Federer finally collected his 17th Slams, making an emphatic return to number 1 following his stunning Wimbledon triumph.
With Nadal sidelined by a persistent knee injury, the latter half of the season belonged to Andy Murray. The Briton claimed the Olympic gold medal in London to the delight of the host nation. He then broke the 'curse' becoming the first Briton since Fred Perry in 1936 to win a Grand Slam. In a topsy-turvy Flushing Meadows final, Andy defeated Novak Djokovic in a marathon five-setter. The Serb however stepped into the limelight at the right moment, securing the number 1 year finish with an impressive success at the ATP World Tour Championships in London.
Tennis Moods looks back at a rich 2012, recognizing the stand-out players of the year. Congrats to all the 2012 ATP Moods Awards winners!
The 'World's Greatest' Award (for the best player of the year)
Winner: Roger Federer
Runner-up: Andy Murray
The 'He Found Love' Award (for the most improved player of the year)
Winner: Andy Murray
Runner-up: Juan Monaco
The 'Homecoming' Award (for the most spectacular comeback)
Winner: Tommy Haas
Runner-up: Sam Querrey
The 'He Works Hard for the Money' Award (for the most hard-working player)
Winner: David Ferrer
Runner-up: Rafael Nadal
The 'Here I Am' Award (for the newcomer of the year)
Winner: Brian Baker
Runner-up: Jerzy Janowicz
The 'Talk That Talk' Award (for the wittiest player on the tour)
Winner: Novak Djokovic
Runner-up: Mike & Bob Bryan
The 'Broken Hearted Boy' Award (for the most disappointing player of the year)
Winner: Gael Monfils
Runner-up: Mardy Fish
Winner: Roger Federer
Runner-up: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
The 'We Miss You' Award (for the player who retired this year and will be missed the most)
Winner: Andy Roddick
Runner-up: Arnaud Clement
The 'When We Collide' Award (for the most spectacular doubles team)
Winner: Bob Bryan & Mike Bryan
Runner-up: Robert Lindstedt & Horia Tecau
The 'Fashion of His Love' Award (for the best dressed player throughout the year)
Winner: Roger Federer
Runner-up: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Winner: Roger Federer winning Wimbledon
Runner-up: Andy Murray winning the Olympic gold medal
The 'Clash of Titans' Award (for the most exhilarating duel of the year)
Winner: Novak Djokovic & Andy Murray
Runner-up: Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal
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