Updated On: 16 December, 2022 10:53 AM IST | Doha | ANI
Nadal clinched the award despite finishing number 2 in ATP Rankings behind Carlos Alcaraz, while Swiatek topped the year-end WTA rankings

Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal. Pics/AFP
Polish star Iga Swiatek and Spanish legend Rafael Nadal were crowned as ITF World Champions 2022 by the International Tennis Federation for clinching two Grand Slam titles during this season.
As per ESPN, ITF determines its awards based on criteria that include all events and give special weightage to four major championships and two team events, which are Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup.