Alcaraz, Sabalenka get nods for Laureus World Sports Awards
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka got nods for the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards following their exploits the past year.
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ALCARAZ, SABALENKA GET NODS FOR LAUREUS TOP SPORTSMAN, SPORTSWOMAN
Alcaraz and Sabalenka gets nods for the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
Furthermore, Alcaraz is seeking his second Laureus statuette with this year’s nomination.
Moreover, the Spanish world No.3 claimed two of the four Grand Slam titles with the French Open and Wimbledon last year.
The 21-year-old joins Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis (athletics), France’s Leon Marchand (swimming), Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar (cycling), and the Netherlands’ Max Verstappen (Formule One) among the nominees.
“Very happy to be nominated for Laureus World Sportsman of the Year! Thanks to the Laureus Academy for the nomination,” the Spaniard wrote on social media.
BELARUSSIAN PITS EXPLOITS AGAINST BILES, BONMATI, HASSAN, KIPYEGON
The Belarussian tennis star is facing tough field in her bid for the Laureus’ Sportswoman of the Year.
Moreover, Sabalenka is pitted against American Simone Biles (gymnastics), Spaniard Aitana Bonmati (football), and the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan (athletics).
Furthermore, Kenya’s Faith Kipyegan (athletics), and American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (athletics) round out the nominees.
The Belarussian earned the nod after winning majors at the Australian Open and the US Open in 2024.
Addiotionally, Sabalenka also claimed two WTA 1000 titles in Cincinnati and Wuhan.
SINNER REMOVED FROM LAUREUS’ NOMINATIONS DUE TO THREE-MONTH BAN
The Sportsman of the Year only had five nominees.
This was unlike the Sportswomen of the Year’s normal six nods.
Furthermore, organizers cited the removal of Italian world No.1 Jannik Sinner’s removal from the nomination list due to his three-month ban.
Moreover, Laureus World Sports Academy chairman Sean Fitzpatrick cited Sinner;’s ongoing ban after failing two doping tests that prompted their decision.
“Following discussions by the Laureus Academy it has been decided that Jannik Sinner’s nomination for this year’s Laureus world sportsman of the year award is to be withdrawn,” Fitzpatrick said.
“Whilst we note the extenuating circumstances involved – feel that the three-month ban renders the nomination ineligible. Jannik and his team have been informed,” he added.
