Novak Djokovic responds to his Laureus award nomination with just two brief sentences.

The Serbian tennis athlete stands the chance to clinch the accolade for the fifth time, designated for the top athlete of the year. The upcoming renowned Laureus ceremony will honor the athlete selected as the world’s best in the past year. Among the contenders is the world’s leading tennis player, Novak Djokovic, who is strongly positioned as a favorite to attain this esteemed acknowledgment.

Djokovic has previously secured the Laureus award four times, and another win would bring him level with Roger Federer and surpass Usain Bolt, both of whom have also received it four times. In addition to Djokovic, the nominees comprise Erling Haaland, Armand Duplantis, Noah Lyles, Max Verstappen, and Leo Messi.

Novak wasted no time in responding to his nomination. “Being nominated for the Laureus Sport 2024 World Sportsman of the Year is a tremendous honor,” he shared on X, expressing his appreciation for being part of such a distinguished group and tagging the other nominees.

Being nominated for the 2024 World Sportsman of the Year by @LaureusSport is truly a privilege ,It’s a remarkable group to be included in, and my heartfelt congratulations go out to all my fellow nominees.