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Tennis rules the roost at World Sports Awards
Novak Djokovic walked away with his third ‘Sportsperson of the Year’ trophy, while Serena Williams also bagged the women’s top honour for a third time as tennis became the toast of the 16th Laureus World Sports awards presented in a glittering ceremony here.
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Djokovic, who won this award in 2012 and ‘15, walked away with the ‘Oscar of Sports’ for a second successive time after clinching three Grand Slams — Australian, Wimbledon and US Open — last year. He was also the finalist in the French Open.
“I am very proud of it. It wouldn’t have been possible without the great team that I have. I am grateful to the love and passion of tennis that brought me here. Sports has inspired me in so many different ways.
“I dedicate this award to two people who have inspired. I want to thank them for their legacy, My Nicki Lauda and Mr Johan Cryuff,” Djokovic said after being presented the trophy by current F1 leader Nico Rosberg.
Soccer genius Lionel Messi, who had been nominated for a fifth time, once again lost out on the top award.
Williams was the overwhelming favourite in the women’s category after securing a record 10th nomination and thanks to her three Grand Slams last season, the American notched up her third ‘Sportswoman of the Year’ Laureus trophy.
In the other categories, American golf star Jordan Spieth, who was also nominated in the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ category, won the ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ award. The 22-year-old Spieth is the reigning World No.1, who has already won the Masters and the US Open.
THE WINNERS ARE...
- Sportsman of the Year: Novak Djokovic
- Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams
- Team of the Year: All Blacks
- Breakthrough of the Year: Jordan Spieth
- Comeback of the Year: Dan Carter
- Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Daniel Dias
- Action Sportsperson of the Year: Jan Frodeno
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