Rafael Nadal equals Roger Federer Slam record and wins the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award

The great tennis player Rafael Nadal was named Laureus Sportsman of the Year following a milestone year in which the Spaniard equalling Roger Federer’s Grand Slam record for the most majors won by a male player. With the French Open triumph in 2020, Nadal took his count to 20 Grand Slam titles.

World No. 2 Naomi Osaka won the top ladies’ honor at the Laureus Awards subsequent to winning her second US Open title a year ago during which she was vocal against racism. Nadal got his fourth Laureus honor. He having recently scooped Breakthrough, Comeback and men’s individual awards. Nadal said, ” “The rest of the sportsmen probably deserve the trophy the same as me, but this was the year for me and I can’t be happier.”

He also added “Winning the French Open and equaling the 20th Grand Slam of Roger Federer has been an unforgettable moment. It means a lot to equal my great rival, but at the same time, my great friend. It’s something very special after all the history we have had together on and off court.”

Now let us have a look at the List of winners at 2021 Laureus Sports Awards:

Sportsman of the Year Award: Rafael Nadal
Sportswoman of the Year Award: Naomi Osaka
Team of the Year Award: Bayern Munich
Breakthrough of the Year Award: Patrick Mahomes
Comeback of the Year Award: Max Parrot
Sport for Good Award: KICKFORMORE by KICKFAIR
Lifetime Achievement Award: Billie Jean King
Athlete Advocate of the Year Award: Lewis Hamilton
Sporting Inspiration Award: Mohamed Salah
Sporting Moment of the Year Award: Chris Nikic

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