Djokovic and Serena take ITF annual honours
LONDON: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named 2014 World
Champions by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
The annual award takes in performances on the regular Tour and grand
slams.
Wimbledon champion Djokovic takes the men's prize for the fourth time
having won seven titles this season and the year-end top ranking for the
third time in four years.
Serena wins the award for the fifth time in a career which has
brought her 18 grand slam singles titles-the most recent at this year's
US Open. "I'm so honoured to be named ITF World Champion for the fifth
time.
This was a year of challenges and triumphs, so to win another Grand
Slam and retain my year-end No. 1 ranking is an accomplishment I'm very
proud of," she said.
"I'm grateful to have the support of the tennis community in every
way possible. I can't wait for 2015."
Americans Bob and Mike Bryan were named ITF men's doubles champions
while Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci of Italy won the women's honour.
Published in Dawn, December 19th, 2014 |
