Nadal, Wozniacki honoured with Philippe Chartrier Award

Nadal, Wozniacki honoured with Philippe Chartrier Award
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Summary ITF has honoured champions Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki with Philippe Chartrier Award.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) honoured Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki at the 2011 World Champions Dinner in Paris and presented Guy Forget with Philippe Chatrier Award, ITFs highest accolade.World number one Nadal, joined the all time greats in September 2010, when he won the US Open and completed his set of Grand Slam titles.World number one Caroline Wozniacki, who suffered a humiliating loss in the French Open third round, was all smiles when she received the award from ITF president Ricci Bitti.Wozniacki is still searching for her maiden grand slam title. Her best grand slam performance was reaching the US Open final in 2009.French Davis Cup captain Forget received the award for his achievements in and support of Davis Cup and Fed Cup, with an influence in both ITF team competitions that extends far beyond his own country.The 46-year-old, took charge in 1999 and under his guidance, France won the 2001 final. They were defeated 3-2 by Serbia in Belgrade in 2011 final.During his playing career, he helped France win the event in 1991 and 1996.Americans Bob and Mike Bryan, and Argentinian Gisela Dulko and Italian Flavia Pennetta, were presented with the doubles award.
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