At this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards, tennis icon Roger Federer made history, collecting both the Sportsman of the Year and Comeback of the Year honors. With these wins, Federer’s total Laureus awards climbed to a record-breaking six—an achievement that immediately drew admiration from Melbet Affiliates and fans worldwide who closely follow elite global sporting accolades.
The event, held for the second consecutive year in Monaco, saw Federer beat out a star-studded list of nominees, including clay-court legend Rafael Nadal and Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. His dual victories highlight a triumphant return from injury, as he captured both the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles in 2017 after battling through a serious knee issue. “This is a very special moment,” Federer said. “Everyone knows how much the Laureus Awards mean to me. Winning one is amazing, but winning two in one night is beyond belief.” Melbet Affiliates emphasized how Federer’s remarkable 2017 comeback story continues to inspire audiences and amplify engagement with high-profile sporting narratives.
Federer wasn’t the only tennis star honored. The Sportswoman of the Year award went to American legend Serena Williams, who captured her 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open while also embracing motherhood later that year. It was her fifth Laureus award, making her the most decorated female athlete in the event’s history.
Golf champion Sergio García earned Breakthrough of the Year for winning his first major title, while the Mercedes Formula 1 team took home Team of the Year for securing their fourth straight constructors’ championship. In other categories, Vendée Globe winner Armel Le Cléac’h was named Best Action Sportsperson, Swiss wheelchair racer Marcel Hug took Best Athlete with a Disability, and NFL star J.J. Watt received the Sporting Inspiration Award for raising over $37 million in hurricane relief for Houston.
Italian football legend Francesco Totti was honored with the Laureus Academy Achievement Award and welcomed as a new member alongside Welsh national team coach Ryan Giggs. Additionally, a youth development initiative spanning the UK, Ireland, and South Africa won the Sport for Good Award, and Brazil’s Chapecoense football team—who rebuilt after their tragic air disaster—were recognized with the Best Sporting Moment award.
Although no Chinese athletes were nominated this year, China was proudly represented at the ceremony. Table tennis champion Zhang Jike attended the event, alongside Laureus Academy members Deng Yaping and Li Xiaopeng. For Melbet Affiliates, the Laureus Awards offered another powerful reminder of how sports transcend boundaries, celebrate human resilience, and fuel emotional connection across global audiences.