After Pete Sampras (six) and Novak Djokovic (who won in 2021) and his friend and rival Roger Federer, who recently retired, the Spaniard has won the ITF world title five times.
According to the International Tennis Federation (ITF), top-ranked Iga Swiatek won the women’s title in 2022, and Rafael Nadal won the ITF world title for the fifth time in his career.
In the Australian Open final in January, world number two Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev after coming back from two sets down to win his 21st Grand Slam title. In June, he won his record-extending 14th French Open title, his 22nd major title. After Pete Sampras (six) and Novak Djokovic (who won in 2021) and his friend and rival Roger Federer, who recently retired, the Spaniard has won the ITF world title five times.
In a statement, 36-year-old Nadal said, “I’m very happy to be named ITF World Champion for the fifth time.” He also won the title in 2008, 2010, 2017, and 2019.
“I could not have possibly anticipated to play at such a general fourteen years later, at the time I won the award.” Regaining victories at Roland Garros and the Australian Open were special.
I’m appreciative for the overall help of my group and fans, and I’m anticipating the 2023 season as of now.
“I never would have thought that fourteen years after winning the award, I would still be playing at such a high level. Regaining victories at Roland Garros and the Australian Open were special.
I’m grateful for my team’s and fans’ worldwide support, and I’m already looking forward to the 2023 season. Swiatek, the first Polish singles player to win the ITF award, stated, “I appreciate it and I want to thank the ITF.”
“It could never have worked out without my group, my family, and my Clean and worldwide fans. Think of it as our joint honor to have an amazing experience in court in 2022.
In the men’s pairs rivalry, American Rajeev Smash and Briton Joe Salisbury brought home the championship interestingly, while Czech Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova came out on top for the championship for the third time.