Two of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s biggest stars have been nominated for 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards, following a ballot by the world’s media.
The Laureus World Sports Awards, which recognise sporting achievement during the period January 1 – December 31, 2009, are recognised as the premier honours on the international sporting calendar.
The winners, as voted by the Laureus World Sports Academy, the ultimate sports jury, made up of 46 of the greatest sportsmen and sportswomen of all time, will be unveiled during a televised Awards Ceremony staged in Abu Dhabi on March 10, 2010.
The names of the Nominees were unveiled by Laureus World Sports Academy Chairman Edwin Moses and his fellow Laureus Academy Members, Kapil Dev and Mika Hakkinen, at the 2010 Laureus Nominations Announcement at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Also present were H.E Mohammed Ibrahim Al Mahmood, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Mr. Mohamed Badawy Al-Husseiny, CEO of Aabar Investments PJSC, Host Partner of the 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Two-time Laureus winner Serena Williams is nominated for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award after winning two Grand Slam titles in 2009. Williams will face tough competition from swimmers Federica Pellegrini and Britta Steffen, athletes Shelly-Ann Fraser and Sanya Richards, and US ski racer Lindsey Vonn.
Several of sport’s biggest names – Tour de France cyclist and two-time Laureus winner Lance Armstrong, golfing legend Tom Watson and Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters – have been nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. Also nominated in this category are American Football quarterback Brett Favre and athletes Jessica Ennis and Blanka Vlasic.
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I have to say, I will be completely disappointed in the whole thing if Serena wins. I’m not disputing her amazing achievements in her sport, I’m just not happy with her as a role model. It’s very sad.
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I think Serena could face some stiff competition from the swimmers, especially Pellegrini. Oh, and you can never count out Lindsay Vonn as well.
Serena deserves NOTHING relating to sportsmanship. I don’t deny her accomplishments in overpowering many of the other women players, but her attitude and actions leave a lot to be desired.
I think Serena deserves the honour for her hard work throughout the year everybody makes mistakes including some of the nominated people, true sportsmanship is about being fair.
I agree with cynie-people are STILL acting like Serena killed somebody! Obviously some people just can’t let things go…
yes, unfortunately serena’s deplorable behavior takes the shine off her on court successes – any awards given would tarnish the award!
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Lindsay Vonn’s stock has risen, obviously. Should be interesting!