Jennifer Capriati
Credentials: Won two consecutive Autralian Opens and the 2001 French Open for back-to-back Grand Slam titles.

Past ESPY's: none

Sarah Hughes
Credentials: The 16 year old registered a brilliant long program performance, after a fourth place short program skate, earning her a Gold medal and warranting one of the biggest upsets in Olympic figure skating history.

Past ESPY's: none

Lisa Leslie
Credentials: Became first player to win WNBA All-Star game, regular season, and championship MVP in the same season.

Past ESPY's: none.

Annika Sorenstam
Credentials: In 2001, she set or tied 30 LPGA records and won eight LPGA tournaments. Took home the Rolex Player of the Year award and the Vare Trophy.

Past ESPY's: 1999, '98, '96 Outstanding Women's Golf Performer of the Year.

Venus Williams 
Credentials: Captured 2001 Wimbledon and U.S. Open singles championships.

Past ESPY's: 2001 Outstanding Women's Tennis Performer of the Year.