Djokovic receives the title of ITF world champion for the seventh time
Number one in the men's tennis rankings, Novak Djokovic achieved a record by winning the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world champion title for the seventh time, and women's ranking leader Ash Barty received her second crown, the organization said. this Thursday (16).
The undisputed world No.1 @DjokerNole added three Grand Slam singles titles to his resume while rewriting the history books in 2021 📚
— ITF (@ITFTennis) December 16, 2021
Djokovic passes Sampras for the most Men's ITF World Champion awards ➡️ https://t.co/nG9qn6XkKh pic.twitter.com/iEoYN32HgO
Djokovic, who finished the year at world number one for the seventh time, won the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon but did not triumph at the Tokyo Olympics or the US Open during his quest for the unprecedented Golden Slam in men's tennis.
The Serb was tied with American Pete Sampras for six award titles first awarded in 1978. Barty, who won his first Wimbledon trophy this year and a mixed doubles bronze medal at the Olympics, had already received the honor. in 2019.
“After such a rewarding year for me, my team, family and fans, it is a great honor to be named ITF World Champion for the seventh time,” said Djokovic.
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of winning the Wimbledon singles title combined with world No.1 status made for a landmark 2021 for @ashbarty 👑
— ITF (@ITFTennis) December 16, 2021
The Aussie reigns supreme as the Women's ITF World Champion ➡️ https://t.co/nG9qn6XkKh
🇦🇺 @TennisAustralia 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/Kg3LGmLjFP
“I'm very grateful and proud of the results I've achieved and I'm fortunate to have had a chance to compete for the Serbian national team as well,” he added.
Djokovic is tied with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on 20 Grand Slam titles, and he could surpass them if he wins the Australian Open next month, a tournament he has already won nine times.
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