Novak Djokovic, a tennis star, won the prestigious Sportsman of the Year award at the Laureus World Sports Awards for the fifth time, tying Roger Federer’s record. He was nominated alongside notable athletes such as pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, soccer stars Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi, sprinter Noah Lyles, and Formula One driver Max Verstappen. Simone Biles, a decorated gymnast who took a two-year break from competition following the Tokyo Games, was named Comeback of the Year for her outstanding performance at the world gymnastics championships in October where she clinched four gold medals and one silver. In addition to these awards, Aitana Bonmati was named Sportswoman of the Year for her impressive performance on the soccer field while beating out contenders such as Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and tennis player Iga Swiatek.
Tennis Superstar Novak Djokovic Wins Laureus World Sports Awards’ Sportsman of the Year for a Record Fifth Time: Who Are the Other Nominees?
