{"id":6438,"date":"2026-04-21T09:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/alcaraz-sabalenka-crowned-laureus-sportsman-and-sportswoman-of-the-year-tennis-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:43:10","slug":"alcaraz-sabalenka-crowned-laureus-sportsman-and-sportswoman-of-the-year-tennis-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/alcaraz-sabalenka-crowned-laureus-sportsman-and-sportswoman-of-the-year-tennis-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcaraz, Sabalenka crowned Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year | Tennis News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130406294,imgsize-1101893,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/130406294.jpg\" alt=\"Alcaraz, Sabalenka crowned Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year\" title=\"Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab\/X)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab\/X)\">Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab\/X)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tennis dominated the grand stage at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively.<!-- --> The star-studded event was held at the iconic Cibeles Palace in Madrid, celebrating the finest achievements across global sport. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">What are the Laureus world sports awards?<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>The Laureus World Sports Awards are widely regarded as the \u201cOscars of Sport,\u201d recognising excellence, inspiration, and achievement across disciplines.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>Established in 2000 by the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the awards are decided by the Laureus World Sports Academy, a panel of legendary athletes from around the world. <!-- -->They honour standout performers in categories such as Sportsman, Sportswoman, Team, Breakthrough, and Comeback of the Year, while also promoting the role of sport in driving positive social change.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s golden era continues<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>At just 22, Carlos Alcaraz continues to define a new era in men\u2019s tennis. His incredible run, featuring titles at the French Open, U.S. Open, and Australian Open, made him the standout choice for the top honour. His electrifying rivalry with Jannik Sinner has become one of the most compelling narratives in modern tennis, pushing the boundaries of the sport.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>\u201cTo receive this recognition from people who understand sports so deeply, it makes it even more meaningful,\u201d said Alcaraz as he accepted his award. \u201cThis is a night I will never forget, a moment I will keep in my heart forever.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Aryna Sabalenka\u2019s dominance rewarded<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka was honoured after another commanding season on the WTA Tour. Her second consecutive U.S. Open title in 2025 marked her fourth Grand Slam triumph, underlining her dominance in women\u2019s tennis.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>An emotional Sabalenka reflected on the moment:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>\u201cI\u2019m shaking right now\u2026 it feels crazy to know my name will be next to those legends I looked up to.\u201d Aryna said after receiving award for sportswoman of the year. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>The ceremony was hosted by tennis legend Novak Djokovic and freestyle skiing sensation Eileen Gu, adding star power to an already glamorous evening. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/tennis\/carlos-alcaraz-aryna-sabalenka-crowned-laureus-sportsman-and-sportswoman-of-the-year\/articleshow\/130406218.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab\/X) Tennis dominated the grand stage at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. The star-studded event was held at the iconic Cibeles Palace in Madrid, celebrating the finest achievements across global sport. 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