Tennis Legend and Football Star Crushed It at Sports’ Biggest Night
Novak Djokovic added another trophy to his collection 🎾, clinching his fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award after a historic 2023. The Serbian superstar matched Margaret Court’s record 24 Grand Slam titles and dominated three majors last year—proving age is just a number at 36!
Meanwhile, Spain’s Aitana Bonmati continued her football reign ⚽, taking home Sportswoman of the Year. Fresh off winning the World Cup, Ballon d’Or, and FIFA’s The Best award, she shared the spotlight with her national team as Spain’s women became the first female squad ever named Team of the Year 🥇.
Historic Wins & Comeback Queens
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham rocked LaLiga 🤯, earning Breakthrough of the Year as the first footballer to win the honor. Gymnast Simone Biles solidified her GOAT status 🤸♀️, winning Comeback of the Year after snagging four golds post-Tokyo hiatus.
Skateboarder Arisa Trew (14!) and wheelchair tennis star Diede de Groot also triumphed, while Rafael Nadal’s foundation won for uplifting youth 🏅.
Awards were decided by 69 sports legends—because who better to judge greatness? 🌍✨
