Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were named 'world champions' by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after their performances at this year's Grand Slams.
Djokovic bagged the men's singles award for a record-extending eighth time after winning three out of the four grand slams in 2023, the game's global governing body announced in news release.
The 36-year-old Serb extended his Grand Slam tally to 24, equalling Margaret Court with the most major singles titles, and won the ATP Finals for a record seventh time, ending the year as number one ranked player.
Sabalenka clinched her maiden major at the Australian Open, finished runner-up at the U.S. Open and reached the semi-finals at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
The Belarusian, who was pipped to the yearend top spot by Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals, said 2023 had been "incredible" and was elated to be named world champion.
"I can't wait to get back out on court for the new season in January," she said in the ITF release.
Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury bagged the men's doubles award after winning their third consecutive U.S. Open title while Wimbledon runners-up Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens claimed the women's doubles title.
