Synopsis
On January 20, 2024, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) recognized Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek as the men's and women's singles World Champions for 2024, respectively, honoring their outstanding performances in Grand Slam tournaments and international competitions during the previous season.Key Takeaways
- Sinner is the first Italian singles World Champion.
- Swiatek regained her title, having previously won in 2022.
- Both players achieved remarkable success in Grand Slams.
- Arevalo and Pavic are the men's doubles World Champions.
- Errani and Paolini led Italy to a Billie Jean King Cup victory.
London, Jan 20 (NationPress) The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Monday that Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have been honored as the men’s and women’s singles World Champions for 2024, respectively, acknowledging their exceptional performances at the Grand Slams and other significant events last season.
Sinner makes history as the first Italian to be recognized as a singles World Champion. He accomplished the year-end World No. 1 ranking for the first time, achieving victory at two Grand Slam tournaments—the Australian Open and US Open—as well as the ATP Finals, finishing the year with a remarkable 73-6 win-loss record. Additionally, he played a crucial role in leading Italy to their second consecutive Davis Cup victory in Malaga, Spain.
Swiatek narrowly outperformed the year-end No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reclaim the title of women’s World Champion, having previously achieved this accolade in 2022. The Polish star claimed her fourth Roland Garros title by the age of 23 and secured four WTA 1000 titles throughout the year.
She showcased her excellence while representing her nation, earning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic tennis event and steering Poland to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals in Malaga.
The ITF emphasized that selections for the World Champions are based on objective criteria, focusing on results from the season, particularly in Grand Slam tournaments, the ITF’s World Cup of Tennis competitions—Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Events.
Marcelo Arevalo from El Salvador and Mate Pavic from Croatia, along with the Italian team of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, have been recognized as doubles World Champions.
Arevalo and Pavic had a remarkable debut season together in 2024, winning Roland Garros and three other titles, ultimately reaching the final of the ATP Finals to finish the year as the No. 1 team. This marks the first-ever ITF World Champion award for El Salvador, while Pavic claims this title for the second time after winning with compatriot Nikola Mektic in 2021.
Errani and Paolini’s stellar contributions for Italy have earned them the title of World Champions. The duo won a historic gold medal at Paris 2024 and led Italy to triumph in the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga, winning two pivotal doubles matches. This achievement marks the fourth time Errani has been honored as women’s doubles World Champion, previously winning three awards with compatriot Roberta Vinci.
