The tennis world is buzzing with excitement as two rising stars, Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina, have been nominated for the 2023 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
This prestigious award recognizes athletes and teams who made a significant leap forward in their respective sports over the past year. At just 19 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already made waves in the tennis world.
In 2022, he became the youngest-ever No.1-ranked player after winning the US Open, cementing his status as the next big thing in men's tennis. His impressive performance and undeniable talent have earned him a spot among the nominees for the Breakthrough of the Year Award.
On the women's side, Elena Rybakina has also made a name for herself. The 23-year-old from Kazakhstan won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and has been steadily climbing the ranks. Her breakthrough success has earned her a nomination for the Laureus Award, and fans are eagerly watching to see what she'll accomplish next.
These two young tennis stars are joined by other remarkable athletes in the running for the award, including the Morocco Men's Football Team, Nathan Chen, and Tobi Amusan. The winners will be chosen by a panel of 71 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, including Olympic champions and world record holders.
The Breakthrough of the Year Award is just one of several categories that will be announced this spring, including Sportswoman of the Year, Sportsman of the Year, Team of the Year, Comeback of the Year, Action Sportsperson of the Year, and Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.
The Laureus Awards are known for their credibility, quality, and global perspective, with nominations coming from the 1400 members of the Global Media Panel. In addition to the main categories, the Academy also presents discretionary awards recognizing extraordinary contributions both on and off the field.
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