World number one and record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play at the Madrid Open this week. Media reports said the 36-year-old Serbian star had pulled out of the tournament and he was not included in the draw on Monday. The 36-year-old is yet to win a
Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmatí won world sportsman and sportswoman of the year at the Laureus Awards while Jude Bellingham claimed breakthrough of the year. Bonmatí picked up sportswoman of the year, becoming the first footballer to win the award; and also won with the Spain women's team, who won world team of the year. The 14-year-old Arisa Trew was named action sportsperson of the year. Australian teenager Arisa Trew skates to prestigious Laureus sports award Continue reading
MADRID — Spanish women highlighted the Laureus World Sports Awards as the
Spanish women have highlighted the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. The national women's soccer team has been chosen world team of the year for 2023 and Aitana Bonmatí was picked as the world's best sportswoman. Novak Djokovic has been named the sportsman of the year. American gymnast Simone Biles has received the comeback of the year award. Real Madrid forward Jude Bellingham has earned the breakthrough of the year. Rafael Nadal won the sport for good award thanks to his foundation.
Sloane Stephens won her first title on red clay, Elena Rybakina is on a hot streak, and questions persist on the statuses of both Rada Nadal and Novak Djokovic.