Nominees

Gabriela Szabo

Sergio García

Young Sergio García was the recipient of the Laureus World Newcomer of the Year amidst strong competition.

Tiger Woods

The World No.1 returned to golf two months after a serious knee injury, and, although in considerable pain, won the US Open, his 14th major championship and his most remarkable victory to date.

Lindsey Davenport

Serena Williams

American tennis star Serena Williams won two Grand Slam tournaments in 2010 - the Australian Open and Wimbledon - to take her career record to 13 singles Grand Slam wins, sixth on the all time list.

Brian Frasure

Andre Agassi

Serena Williams

American tennis star Serena Williams won two Grand Slam tournaments in 2010 - the Australian Open and Wimbledon - to take her career record to 13 singles Grand Slam wins, sixth on the all time list.

Manchester United

Under coach Sir Alex Ferguson, English Premier League club Manchester United won their third European Cup/Champions League and also the English Premier League Championship in 2008.

Louise Sauvage

Australian Paralympian gold medallist Louise Sauvage was awarded the Laureus for World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability. Academy member and Decathlete legend Daley Thompson presented her with the trophy.