World ace Roger Federer entered another record book as he became the most decorated Laureus Awards winner after winning both the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ and ‘Comeback of the Year’ in Monaco. Roger Federer had an incredible last year where he came back from a six-month injury layoff in 2016 and won the Australian Open after an epic five-setter against Rafael Nadal. He went on to win the Indian Wells, Miami Open, Halle Open, his eighth Wimbledon title and Shanghai Masters last year. He began 2018 with his Australian Open title defence before becoming the oldest world No.1 at Rotterdam Open.

Despite Nadal having his own incredible comeback last year, where he ended the year as the world No.1, injuries have marred the beginning of this year for him. Federer received his award and gave a "shoutout" to Nadal and thanked him for making the Swiss a better player.

"I just want to give a shout out to him (Rafael Nadal). He had an unbelievale year himself. We had a great battle and it's because of him, a guy like him I feel I have become a better player as well. He could very well be here as well tonight standing here with this award. He's an incredible player, incredible friend, incredible athlete. So just like to give a shoutout to him," Federer said after receiving the award.