World No. 1 Novak Djokovic added another feather to his illustrious cap by securing his record-breaking eighth ITF World Champion title. Along with Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka emerged as the ITF’s 2023 world champion securing her maiden honour.
Novak Djokovic claims record eighth ITF World Champion title
Novak Djokovic showcased tennis dominance with victories in the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and the US Open, propelling him to a total of 24 Grand Slam titles. His remarkable 56-7 record at the ATP tour contributed significantly to his eighth ITF World Champion honour.
This historic win broke Steffi Graf’s previous record of seven awards, highlighting Djokovic’s unparalleled success in the sport. His journey as an ITF World Champion began in 2011, marking a turning point that disrupted the Nadal-Federer duopoly at the Majors. Subsequently, Djokovic claimed the title in 2012-2016, 2018, 2021, and finally claiming his record eighth in 2023.
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Aryna Sabalenka wins maiden ITF World Champion honour
Aryna Sabalenka emerged as a force to be reckoned with in women’s tennis. She claimed her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, and her impressive journey continued with a quarterfinal appearance at the French Open and a semifinal run at Wimbledon. Although she faced setbacks in these tournaments, falling to Karolina Muchova and Ons Jabeur, respectively, Sabalenka’s resilience shone through.
Despite narrowly missing the year-end top spot at the WTA Finals, Sabalenka’s 2023 was undeniably “incredible.”
Djokovic eyes big success in 2024
Novak Djokovic will be aiming to maintain his 2023 form as the new year starts. The World No. 1 will highlight the 2024 United Cup, a mixed-team event that will begin in Sydney and Perth. The event will also feature ATP NextGen Finals champion Hamad Medjedovic and women’s singles top 100 stalwart Olga Danilovic. Meanwhile, Women’s World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will compete in mixed doubles with her 2024 Paris Olympics partner Hubert Hurkacz.
