Roddick, Henin are world champions
LONDON, England -- World number ones Andy Roddick and Justine Henin-Hardenne have been named ITF world champions for 2003.
American Roddick, 21, earned the award after winning his first grand slam crown at the U.S. Open in September as well as reaching the semi-finals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Belgian Henin-Hardenne, also 21, was twice a grand slam winner in 2003, beating compatriot Kim Clijsters to clinch both the French and U.S. Open titles.
"The selection of the ITF men's world champion was a very difficult decision," said president Francesco Ricci.
"Both Andy Roddick and Roger Federer turned in excellent years but, in the end, Roddick's superior performance at the grand slams and in the Masters Series gave him a slight edge over Federer."
Swiss Federer, 22, won Wimbledon and the season-ending Masters Cup before finishing the year ranked second behind Roddick.
