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Biles, Djokovic win big at Laureus World Sports Awards

Tuesday, 19 February 2019 08:22

Naomi Osaka and Tiger Woods also win big in high profile annual sports awards.

Simone Biles and Novak Djokovic have won the top prizes at the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Djokovic took home the Sportsman of the Year award after winning both the US Open and Wimbledon.

Meanwhile, Bile, who is an American gymnast, received Sportswoman of the Year for winning four gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the World Championships.

Naomi Osaka, who is in action this week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, won Breakthrough of the Year while Tiger Woods won the Comeback award.

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