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2005 ITF World Champion
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) announced today that Roger and Kim Clijsters (BEL) are ITF World Champions for 2005.
Roger becomes only the sixth man to be named ITF World Champion for two consecutive years, following Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Pete Sampras and Lleyton Hewitt. The 24-year-old defended his Wimbledon and US Open titles, winning a total of 11 titles for the second consecutive year. He maintained the world No. 1 ranking throughout the year, posting an 81-4 overall win-loss record. He also helped Switzerland retain its place in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group.
Clijsters is the second Belgian in three years to be named Women's World Champion following Justine Henin-Hardenne in 2003, and narrowly edged out year-end world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport for the honour. The 22-year-old captured her first Grand Slam title at the 2005 US Open, winning a tour-high nine titles during the year. She also helped Belgium preserve its World Group status in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas.
The ITF's selection of its World Champions is based on an objective system that considers not only performances at the Grand Slams, on the respective tours and at the season-ending events, but also gives weight to performances in the two ITF international team competitions, Davis Cup by BNP Paribas and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas.
ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti said: "Roger Federer was again the clear choice for ITF World Champion after another outstanding season. In a much closer women's contest, Kim Clijsters's US Open victory and overall consistency saw her come out on top."
The ITF also announced that Bob and Mike Bryan (USA), and Lisa Raymond (USA) and Samantha Stosur (AUS) are ITF Doubles World Champions for 2005.
ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti said: "I want to extend my congratulations to all the ITF World Champions. This has been another memorable year in tennis, helped by the performances of these outstanding individuals. The ITF is proud to name them ITF World Champions for 2005."
The ITF World Champions will receive their awards at the annual ITF World Champions Dinner on Tuesday 6 June, in Paris during Roland Garros.
How about go to mixed games with Clijsters? U r both outstanding champions.
C'm on, Roger, think about it.
u r so gorgeous and suitable for every award,
but still u can't win your own native media's choice...why?
happy to get good news from u before christmas and new year. wish u get successful in every match and every slams in 2006**
and good for kim also she deserved the award
¡¡¡Y S I E M P R E A D E L A N T E !!!!!
Congratulations on this outstanding award. It only goes to show that it is not only your performance on the court that counts but also your attitude and performance off court.
Keep it up. All the best for the New Year.
Sincerely,
Congratulations on this outstanding award. It only goes to show that it is not only your performance on the court that counts but also your attitude and performance off court.
Keep it up. All the best for the New Year.
Sincerely,
Where am I going to find the words to congratulate you once again? The only thing I can say is that I am very proud to be one of your fans and that you are our world champion for ever. Enjoy this end of year present and please give us and you