(Reuters) - Spain's Rafa Nadal was named the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the year on Thursday, while fellow tennis player Naomi Osaka won the top women's honour. Japan's Osaka won her second U.S. Open title last year, while Nadal equalled Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam titles by claiming his 13th French Open crown. Nadal picked up his fourth Laureus honour, having previously scooped the Breakthrough, Comeback and men's individual awards. "Winning the French Open and equalling the 20th Grand Slam of Roger Federer has been an unforgettable moment. Tennis dominated the digital awards ceremony in Seville as American great Billie Jean King received the Lifetime Achievement award.

Source: The Star May 06, 2021 20:15 UTC