2014 Family Circle Cup – Singles Explained

See main article: 2014 Family Circle Cup. Serena Williams was the two-time defending champion, but lost in the second round to Jana Čepelová, ending her 15-match winning streak at this tournament, and her 28-match winning streak on clay.

Andrea Petkovic won the title, defeating Čepelová in the final, 7–5, 6–2.

This was the last WTA tournament that former World No. 3 and two-time French Open semifinalist Nadia Petrova competed in. Having been awarded a wild card into the main draw, she was beaten by Marina Erakovic in the first round.

Seeds

The top eight seeds received a bye into the second round.

See also: 1 and 1. Serena Williams (second round)

See also: 2 and 4. Jelena Janković (quarterfinals)

See also: 3 and 2. Sara Errani (quarterfinals)

See also: 4 and 3. Sabine Lisicki (third round)

See also: 5 and 2. Sloane Stephens (second round)

See also: 6 and 4. Eugenie Bouchard (semifinals)

See also: 7 and 3. Samantha Stosur (third round)

See also: 8 and 1. Sorana Cîrstea (second round)

See also: 9 and 3. Lucie Šafářová (quarterfinals)

See also: 10 and 2. Maria Kirilenko (first round)

See also: 11 and 4. Venus Williams (third round)

See also: 12 and 1. Daniela Hantuchová (quarterfinals)

See also: 13 and 1. Elena Vesnina (third round)

See also: 14 and 3. Andrea Petkovic (champion)

See also: 15 and 2. Madison Keys (second round)

See also: 16 and 4. Zhang Shuai (second round)

Draw

Top half

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 4

Qualifying

Qualifying draw

Eighth qualifier

References

• Main Draw
• Qualifying Draw