Serena Williams has added the Family Circle Cup to her comeback tour in 2007.Serena Williams, reigning Australian Open champion and winner of 27 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour titles including eight Grand Slam championships, has officially entered the 2007 Family Circle Cup. Currently ranked No. 15 in the world, she will be making her fourth appearance at the Tier I tournament in Charleston. As a former World No. 1 player, Serena is one of only 15 women since computer rankings started in 1973 to hold that top honor. She will join four other players (Maria Sharapova, Justine Henin, Amélie Mauresmo and Martina Hingis) in Charleston this year that have held that elite spot in women’s professional tennis. The Family Circle Cup scheduled for April 7-15 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina now boasts five of the top six players in the world."Serena’s performance at the Australian Open last month was remarkable and it showed us all how determined and focused she is on getting back to the top of her game," noted Robin Reynolds, Family Circle Cup tournament director. "Serena has certainly been a crowd favorite here in Charleston over the years and we are delighted to have her back. If fans want to see the best in women’s tennis then Charleston is definitely the place to be this April."Since her arrival on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, Serena Williams has captured the world’s attention as a top player whose power and athleticism has elevated women’s tennis to a new level of competition. With over $1.25 million in earnings this year, Serena has returned to the top of her sport in stunning fashion with a convincing victory over six seeded players, including the tournament’s top seed and current World No. 1 player Maria Sharapova, at the 2007 Australian Open. With over 325 match victories, over $17 million in career earnings, and having spent nearly seven consecutive years as a Top 10 player, Serena is always a contender in each event she enters."I’m really looking forward to starting my clay court season at the Family Circle Cup," Williams said. "Charleston is a great city to visit, and I’ve always enjoyed playing the tournament."
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