Die Laureus Awards stehen 2026 im Zeichen des Tennissports: Carlos Alcaraz und Aryna Sabalenka werden als Weltsportler des Jahres ausgezeichnet, während Toni Kroos überraschend einen Sonderpreis erhält.
Novak Djokovic revealed at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid that Virat Kohli sparked his interest in cricket, calling the Indian cricket icon a friend he respects and admires. The Serbian tennis star, hosting the ceremony alongside Eileen Gu, expressed his love for Indian fans and shared his desire to visit India soon to host an event or play a match.
Novak Djokovic revealed at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards that Virat Kohli inspired his interest in cricket, calling the Indian cricket icon a friend he admires. The tennis legend expressed his love for Indian fans and announced plans to visit India soon, saying he feels a calling to visit over the past couple of years. The ceremony in Madrid saw tennis dominate with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka winning Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony held at Cibeles Palace in Madrid. Alcaraz, 22, won after claiming the French Open, U.S. Open, and Australian Open titles. Sabalenka earned the honor after her second consecutive U.S. Open title in 2025, her fourth Grand Slam triumph. The awards, known as the 'Oscars of Sport,' are decided by the Laureus World Sports Academy.
Toni Kroos ist bei den Sport Awards in Madrid mit dem »Sporting Inspiration Award« ausgezeichnet worden. Der 36-Jährige, der seine Karriere 2024 beendete, erhielt einen Sonderpreis für seine Laufbahn. Carlos Alcaraz (22) wurde jüngster Preisträger in der Hauptkategorie, während Aryna Sabalenka die Weltrangliste anführte und ihren US-Open-Titel verteidigte.
Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris were rewarded for their 2025 successes at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Northern Ireland's McIlroy won Comeback of the Year after winning his first Masters title, completing the career Grand Slam. England's Norris claimed Breakthrough of the Year for winning his maiden F1 World Drivers' Championship. Carlos Alcaraz was named Sportsman of the Year while Aryna Sabalenka took Sportswoman of the Year.
Ce lundi, lors des Laureus Awards à Madrid, Carlos Alacarz, blessé, a laissé planer le doute quant à sa participation à Roland-Garros.
