The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as the 2023 world champions following their performances at this year’s Grand Slam tournaments.
Djokovic has been awarded the men’s singles prize for a record eighth time after winning three of the four major tournaments, the game’s world governing body said in a press release.
The 36-year-old Serbian took his Grand Slam title tally to 24, equalling Margaret Court for the most major singles crowns, and won the ATP Finals title for a record seventh time, ending the year as world number one.
Sabalenka won her first major tournament at the Australian Open, finished runner-up at the US Open and reached the semifinals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
The Belarusian, who was pipped to the year-end top spot by Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals, said 2023 had been âincredibleâ and was delighted to be named world champion.
“I look forward to returning to the court for the new season in January,” she said in the ITF statement.
Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury won the men’s doubles title after winning their third consecutive US Open title while Wimbledon finalists Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens won the women’s doubles title.
