More Sports Laureus Awards 2019: Novak Djokovic, Simone Biles bag top honours A fourth Laureus Sportsman of the Year award puts Novak Djokovic level with Usain Bolt and one behind Roger Federer, while Simone Biles won her second Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award. Tom Webber 19 February, 2019 21:32 IST Laureus Awards 2019: Novak Djokovic, Simone Biles bag top honours Tom Webber 19 February, 2019 21:32 IST Novak Djokovic and Simone Biles have been named Laureus World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively.ATP world number one Djokovic beat fellow nominees Lewis Hamilton, LeBron James, Kylian Mbappe, Luka Modric and Eliud Kipchoge to claim the award for the fourth time – only Roger Federer has won it more.The rejuvenated Serbian recovered from a loss of form and persistent elbow injury to win Wimbledon and the US Open in 2018, earning a return to the top of the rankings.RELATED| Laureus Awards 2019 - As it happenedDjokovic said: "A Laureus Award is what every athlete wants to win, and this one is a huge honour for me. Being among so many sporting greats here tonight, and hearing about the inspirational work Laureus is doing around the world, gives this Award a special meaning for me."Last year was an incredible season for me, returning from injury to win Wimbledon and the US Open is something I'll remember forever. I am delighted and I would like to thank the Laureus Academy for their support." It was fitting that we gave the last words of #Laureus19 to an athlete who epitomises so much of what we admire in our sporting heroes.What a speech @DjokerNole... pic.twitter.com/kQpZm5RK1M— #Laureus19 (@LaureusSport) February 18, 2019 Biles became the first woman to win a fourth all-around title at the 2018 World Artistic Gymnastic Championships.The American claimed a record-breaking four golds – she has now amassed an unprecedented 14 at the worlds – in Doha and added one silver and a bronze. The @LaureusSport World Sportswoman Of The Year Award goes to...@Simone_Biles #Laureus19 pic.twitter.com/v3YaozkxC1— #Laureus19 (@LaureusSport) February 18, 2019 Naomi Osaka received the World Breakthrough of the Year award after claiming her first grand slam title at the US Open, while Didier Deschamps accepted the prize for World Team of the Year on behalf of FIFA World Cup winner France. Want to hear from the #Laureus19 Breakthrough of the Year!?Here's @Naomi_Osaka_ pic.twitter.com/FwQuwNzWjQ— #Laureus19 (@LaureusSport) February 18, 2019 Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was given the Lifetime Achievement award and Cesc Fabregas, Alessandro Del Piero, Luis Figo and Fabio Capello were among those to give him a guard of honour at the ceremony in Monaco. Premier League FA Cups1 Invincible seasonA visionary, one of a kind, the #Laureus19 Lifetime Achievement recipient, Arsene Wenger #MerciArsene pic.twitter.com/Q8D8hPutwG— #Laureus19 (@LaureusSport) February 18, 2019 Skiing great Lindsey Vonn received recognition for her illustrious career in the shape of the Spirit of Sport Award. WHAT A SPECIAL MOMENT!"Thank you all so much, I'm going to miss it."An emotional @lindseyvonn receives a standing ovation as she deservedly picks up the #Laureus19 Spirit of Sport award. pic.twitter.com/l4UlG939zi— #Laureus19 (@LaureusSport) February 18, 2019 NBA: Luka Doncic guides Mavericks to big win over Pelicans Anthony Joshua confident of victory in Andy Ruiz Jr rematch Rugby World Cup 2019: The Breakdown - A statistical look at England v South Africa Tiger Woods claims historic 82nd title with Zozo Championship victory More Videos England stands up to the Haka, beats All Blacks in World Cup semis Suns' Deandre Ayton suspended 25 games for positive diuretic test Raptors receive their NBA Championship rings Rugby World Cup: South Africa thumps Japan to reach semifinal Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge first to run sub two-hour marathon IAAF World Championships: Muhammad beats own world record, Barshim becomes local hero IAAF World Athletics C'ships: Muhammad breaks 400m hurdles world record in Doha IAAF World Championships 2019: Day 7 highlights
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