Djokovic, Sabalenka takes home ITF World Champion trophies

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka triumphed at the International Tennis Federation’s 2023 ITF World Champions today after being the only singles players to advance at least to the ½ finals at all 4 Grand Slams this campaign.

The Serbian, who finished as the world number 1 for a record-extending 8^th time, triumphed in 3 of the 4 Grand Slams – in Australia, France, and the USA now he has a men’s-leading 24 Grand Slams while also reaching the final in London. Djokovic finished with a 56-7 record, leading the ATP’s tour with 7 trophies. That’s Nole’s 8^th ITF World Champion trophy, which is also a record.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as its ‘world champions’ of 2023 after their performances at this year’s Grand Slams https://t.co/4H4TUtS34G

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Aryna was honored for the 1^st time after triumphing at the Australian Open for her 1^st Grand Slam trophy, losing the match for the title at the US Open and being among the 4 best tennis players at the French Open and Wimbledon. She made her debut as world number 1 in the WTA in September.