Alcaraz and Sabalenka win top Laureus World Sports Awards

On April 20, 2026, the 26th annual Laureus World Sports Awards took place at the Palacio de Cibeles in Madrid.

Known as the "Oscars of Sport," this ceremony celebrated the most impressive athletes of the 2025 season.

Tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were the night's big winners, taking home the top honors.

Carlos Alcaraz, at only 22 years old, was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year after a spectacular season where he won both the French and U.S.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka was crowned Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, recognized for her incredible consistency as the world number one for the entire year.

The event, hosted by Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu, also honored other legendary figures, including Paris Saint-Germain for Team of the Year and gymnastics icon Nadia Comăneci, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

This historic night highlighted a new era of dominance in tennis while celebrating athletes across various disciplines who have inspired the world through their commitment, passion, and remarkable skill on the global stage.