The InternationalTennisFederation (ITF)namedNovakDjokovicand ArynaSabalenkaas its ‘worldchampions’ of2023after their performances at this year’s Grand Slams.
Djokovicwas given the men’s singles award for a record-extending eighth time after winning three out of the four majors, the game’s global governing body said in a news release.
The 36-year-old Serb took his Grand Slam tally to 24, matching Margaret Court with the most major singles crowns, and won the ATP Finals title for a record seventh time, finishing the year as number one.
Sabalenkawon her maiden major at the Australian Open, finished runner-up at the US Open and reached the semi-finals at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
The Belarusian, who was pipped to the yearend top spot by Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals, said2023had been “incredible” and was delighted to benamedworldchampion.
“I can’t wait to get back out on court for the new season in January,” she said in theITFrelease.
Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury took the men’s doubles award after winning their third consecutive US Open title while Wimbledon runners-up Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens claimed the women’s doubles title.
(Published 15 December 2023, 05:08 IST)