Djokovic, Sabalenka named ITF's 2023 'world champions'
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as its 'world champions' of 2023 after their performances at this year's Grand Slams.
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Ramkumar Ramanathan Cinches ITF Kalaburagi Open Title
India's Ramkumar Ramanathan thrashed Austrian David Pichler in straight sets in a lop-sided men's singles final to secure his third ITF title by winning the Kalaburagi Open on Sunday. Ramkumar, who won the ITF Mumbai Open last week, took just 64 minutes to quell Pichler's challenge 6-2, 6-1 at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium to claim his third ITF title in a span of 57 days. Ramkumar, a member of the Indian Davis Cup team, pocketed the winner's cheque of USD 3200 and 25 precious ATP points, while the visitor was richer by USD 2120 besides gaining 16 ATP points.
Superb Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup glory against Australia
MALAGA, Spain :Inspired Italian Jannik Sinner completed a perfect week by sealing his country's first Davis Cup title for nearly 50 years on Sunday, thrashing Australia's Alex De Minaur to complete a 2-0 victory for the Azzurri.
Canada's Stakusic eyes more success after breakout performance at Billie Jean King Cup
With a Billie Jean King Cup team tennis title under her belt, Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic is aiming just as high for her singles career as she looks to make her mark on the WTA Tour.
Djokovic eyes second Davis Cup title for Serbia
World number one Novak Djokovic will seek to complete one of the best season's of his incredible career by leading Serbia to the Davis Cup title for a second time in Malaga.
'Huge turnaround': Outgoing Tennis Canada CEO sees future success for BJK Cup champions
When Michael Downey was settling into his new job as Tennis Canada chief executive officer in the mid-2000s, he helped guide a leadership group that set sky-high goals for the program.
Canadian teen Marina Stakusic breaks out on big stage at Billie Jean King Cup
When longtime tennis coach Mike Thomson started working with Canada's Marina Stakusic during her junior days, he could tell almost immediately that she had tremendous potential.
Davis Cup Committee Rules India Play Their Tie In Pakistan: Report
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Thursday claimed that the ITF's Davis Cup Committee had ruled that India has to play its tie in Pakistan as per the original schedule. The PTF claimed that the ITF had ruled in favour of Pakistan after India had said they had security concerns over sending their team to the country. "The ITF has said that Pakistan will retain its hosting rights and has rejected the security concerns raised by India," a senior PTF official said.