Federer and Serena named ITF World champions

Roger Federer has been named International Tennis Federation (ITF) champion for the fifth time with Serena Williams taking the women's award for the second time. They will receive their awards at the annual ITF World Champions Dinner on June 1 in Paris, during the French Open.

Federer had an oustanding year regaining the world No.1 ranking from Rafael Nadal after completing a career Grand Slam at Roland Garros with victory over Robin Soderling in the final. He went on to surpass Pete Sampras by winning his 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon Serena Williams becomes the women's World Champion for the first time since 2002.

PARIS, AFP