Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday.
- Alcaraz accepted the award wearing a protective wrist cast after pulling out of the Madrid Open and said test results will determine if he plays at Roland Garros.
- Rory McIlroy won Comeback of the Year for completing the career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters, Lando Norris took Breakthrough of the Year for his first F1 title, and Paris Saint‑Germain earned Team of the Year for a trophy sweep that included their first Champions League.
- The ceremony was hosted by Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu in the awards' first athlete‑led program.
- Laureus winners are chosen by the Laureus World Sports Academy from media‑selected nominees, and the honors recognize standout achievements from the previous year across global sport.