This is the 25th edition of the Laureus Awards - now regarded as the "athletes' awards" due to their unique selection process and the regard in which they are held by sportsmen and women at all levels.
The World No. 4 Coco Gauff reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in her career after a tough 7-6(6), 6-7(3), 6-2 victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.
Defending champion Arnya Sabalenka sealed her place in the fourth round of the Australian Open with ease, while, 2023 US Open winner Coco Gauff also displayed a dominant performance to move into the next round on Friday.
36-year-old will attempt to equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam tennis titles, the most by any player in history. He has also equaled legendary American player Bill Tilden’s mark of featuring in the 10th US Open final.