CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Rafael Nadal was crowned the ITF world champion for the fifth time in his career while top-ranked Iga Swiatek won the women’s award.

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek have been named 2022 ITF World Champions, following impressive seasons in which both players won two Grand Slam singles titles.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ITF World Tennis Tour delivered a standout season, with over 10,000 players in action across 1059 tournaments as competitive opportunities significantly increased across the Tour in 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Tennis Federation (ITF) designates a World Champion each year based on performances throughout the year, emphasising the Grand Slam tournaments, and also considering team events such as the Davis Cup and Fed Cup.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ITF World Tennis Number provides a global standard for players. It is a 40-1 scale, with 40 being a beginner player and 1 being an elite professional. This scale is for all players, regardless of age, gender, or ability. Players will have a separate ITF World Tennis Numbers for singles and doubles.