Four-time Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Novak Djokovic has been nominated for the prestigious honour once again, it was announced Monday.
The Serbian earned the award in 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2019. He can tie five-time winner Roger Federer for the most times a tennis player has claimed the honour.
“It’s an honor to be nominated for @LaureusSport 2024 World Sportsman of the Year,” Djokovic wrote on X. “A special group to be a part of, congratulations to my fellow nominees @ErlingHaaland, @mondohoss600, @LylesNoah, @Max33Verstappen, #LeoMessi #Laureus24.”
It’s an honor to be nominated for @LaureusSport 2024 World Sportsman of the Year 🙏
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) February 26, 2024
A special group to be a part of, congratulations to my fellow nominees @ErlingHaaland @mondohoss600 @LylesNoah @Max33Verstappen #LeoMessi #Laureus24 https://t.co/ctmhiJ4mAG
Djokovic won seven titles in 2023, tallying a 56-7 record. The Serbian won three majors — the Australian Open, Roland Garros and the US Open — and reached the final at Wimbledon. He also triumphed at the Nitto ATP Finals and finished as ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by Pepperstone for the eighth time.
Fundación Rafa Nadal was shortlisted for the Laureus Sport For Good Award.
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