Unbelievably, the Russian is still only 24, despite having turned pro in April 2001. Maria flew to her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2004, aged 17, but hasn't gone on to rack up the number of trophies expected, adding only the US Open (2006) and the Australian Open (2008) to her SW19 success, maybe thanks largely to the dominance of the Williams sisters.
Dominika Cibulkova
Turned pro in 2005 but yet to win a title. Reached two tour finals in 2008, losing one to Maria Sharapova. The 22-year old has beaten world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki twice this year, at Brisbane in January and, of course, yesterday en route to the Wibledon quarter-final.
Marion Bartoli
La Francais has been knocking on the door of success all year having reached three semi-finals, as well as the final at Indian Wells in March. MArion already has 6 WTA tour titles, and 6 ITF titles to her name but, at 26, she is yet to snare a Grand Slam.
Sabine Lisicki
One of only two unseeded ladies left in the competition, German-born Lisicki is a wildcard entry at this year's Wimbledon but made a huge statement of intent by knocking out the French Open champ and No.3 seed Li Na in the 2nd round. Sabine hasn't dropped a set since.
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