Tennis has dominated the prestigious Laureus sports awards in the past, with many players receiving recognition for their achievements. These important awards are given annually to athletes from a variety of sports based on their previous year’s performances. Tennis has won the most “World Sportsman of the Year” awards (12). Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have won the accolade a record five times, with Rafael Nadal winning twice. This year, Carlos Alcaraz, the world No.3, has been nominated on the shortlist for this category. Tennis has also done exceptionally well in the “World Sportswoman of the Year” category with seven awards. Serena Williams has won the award four times, the most of any woman. World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has been shortlisted in this category for her stellar 2024. Carlos Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz has accomplished a lot in his young career. At only 21 years old, Alcaraz’s journey to the top has been nothing short of spectacular. His inclusion in the shortlist for the prestigious Laureus “Sportsman of the Year” award is a testament to his amazing achievements over the previous 12 months. Alcaraz has already won the Laureus “Breakthrough of the Year” award in 2023. If he wins the sportsman of the year award, he will become only the second tennis player, after Rafael Nadal, to have won an award in both categories. 2024 was a year in which Alcaraz broke many records. Some of his records were: At 21 years and 35 days, Alcaraz became the youngest male player to win Grand Slam titles on clay, grass, and hard courts, completing a Career Surface Slam. Alcaraz achieved the Channel Slam by winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season, becoming the youngest male player to do so at 21 years and 70 days. Bjorn Borg held the previous record at 22 years and 32 days. Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in a thrilling French Open final and then dispatched one of the greatest players of all time, Novak Djokovic, in straight sets at the Wimbledon final. At 21 years and 87 days, Alcaraz reached the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics, making him the youngest Olympic finalist in men’s singles. Alcaraz earned the Silver Medal after losing to Novak Djokovic in the final. Alcaraz became the first man to win ATP 500 singles titles on clay, grass, and hard courts when he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final in Beijing, showcasing his adaptability across different surfaces. Alcaraz recorded his 200th career victory, becoming the second-fastest man in Open Era history to achieve this milestone, John McEnroe holds the record for fastest. These accomplishments highlight the Spaniard’s extraordinary achievements in 2024, establishing him as one of the most versatile and promising talents in the history of tennis. Alcaraz is nominated alongside Mondo Duplantis (Athletics), Leon Marchand (Swimming), Tadej Pogacar (Cycling), and Max Verstappen (Motor Racing). Aryna Sabalenka 2024 was a remarkable year for Aryna Sabalenka and the best year of her career. She has been rightly nominated for the Laureus “Sportswoman of the Year” award. The 26-year-old Belarusian tennis star showcased unparalleled consistency and resilience throughout the 2024 season, winning two Grand Slams, two Masters titles and reaching three other finals. Sabalenka also ended the year on top of the rankings. She has become one of the most dominant figures in women’s tennis. Below are some of her accomplishments from 2024: Sabalenka became only the fifth woman in the Open Era to win both the Australian Open and US Open in the same calendar year, joining the ranks of Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, and Angelique Kerber. Sabalenka clinched the Australian Open title without dropping a set, a feat achieved by only a few, including Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Finished the year as No.1 for the first time in her career. Sabalenka completed the Cincinnati Open–US Open double, a rare achievement matched previously by Kim Clijsters, Serena Williams, and Coco Gauff. Sabalenka is nominated alongside Simone Biles (Gymnastics), Aitana Bonmati (Football), Sifan Hassan (Athletics), Faith Kipyegon (Athletics), and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Athletics).