Nadal, Federer Up For Global Sports Honours

The top two players in the ATP Rankings, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, have been nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards following a vote by the world’s sports media. The superstars will compete against silver medal-winning athlete Mo Farah, cyclist Chris Froome and Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, which will be announced on 27 February in Monaco.

Nadal rose from year-end No. 9 in 2016 to finish 2017 atop the ATP Rankings, doing so for the fourth time in his career (2008, 2010, 2013). The Spaniard became the oldest player to finish year-end No. 1 (since 1973) at 31, and was also the first to end the year in the top spot in non-consecutive years on four occasions.

Federer has also been nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year category for winning two Grand Slams as well as three ATP World Tour Masters 1000 trophies after missing six months in 2016 due to a knee injury. The Swiss is a four-time Laureus Award winner, and could add to his collection with a record fifth and sixth honour.