Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic were named 2023 ITF World Champions by the International Tennis Federation, recognizing their exceptional performance throughout the year.
ITF World Champions
The ITF World Champions is an annual recognition bestowed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to honor outstanding achievements in the world of tennis. This prestigious award acknowledges the top-performing male and female players’ exceptional contributions throughout the year. The recipients are celebrated for their remarkable performances in major tournaments, with a special focus on Grand Slam events. The ITF World Champions serves as a testament to the athletes’ skill, dedication, and success on the international tennis stage, making it one of the highest accolades in the sport.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka stood out as the sole singles players who successfully reached at least the semi-finals in all four Grand Slam events in 2023. Djokovic, a seasoned champion, clinched his eighth ITF World Champion award, setting a new record. His exceptional year has included securing the top spot in the ATP rankings for an unprecedented eighth time. Djokovic’s triumphs at the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open brought his total Grand Slam victories to an impressive 24. Additionally, he emerged as a finalist at Wimbledon and led the men’s tour with a total of seven titles.
Djokovic commented
Expressing his gratitude to the ITF, Djokovic commented, “Finishing the year as the world No. 1 is the crown of the season. It’s a dream of every tennis player and one of the most challenging achievements in our sport. Winning Grand Slams and holding the top spot in the world are undoubtedly the pinnacle of the sport.”
For Aryna Sabalenka, this marked her debut as an ITF World Champion. Notably, she claimed her first Grand Slam title by winning the Australian Open in 2023. Sabalenka’s impressive journey included being the runner-up at the US Open and reaching the semi-finals at both the French Open and Wimbledon. She climbed to the No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings in September and concluded the year at No. 2, just behind Iga Swiatek.
Sabalenka expressed her joy
Reflecting on her remarkable season, Sabalenka expressed her joy, saying, “2023 has been an incredible season for me, and I’m very happy to be named ITF World Champion. From winning my first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open to reaching world No. 1 for the first time, it has been an amazing year. I’m very grateful to my family, my team, and my fans for their support in 2023, and I can’t wait to get back out on the court for the new season in January.”
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