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Federer wins Laureus Sportsman of the Year award

Federer wins Laureus Sportsman of the Year award
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Federer reclaimed the world number one spot this year after winning his 20th Grand Slam at the 2018 Australian Open

Twenty-time tennis grand slam champion Roger Federer has won the 2017 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and Comeback of the Year awards.

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Serena Williams took the World Sportswoman of the Year award after winning her 23rd grand slam in 2017.

Formula 1 constructors' champions Mercedes picked up the Team of the Year accolade, and wheelchair athlete Marcel Hug won Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.

Also at the ceremony in Monaco, golfer Sergio Garcia secured the Breakthrough prize following his Masters success, while recently-retired Roma forward Francesco Totti clinched the Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement award.

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