Novak Djokovic beaten in World Sport Star award

Novak Djokovic was nominated for the World Sports Star award by BBC but the Serbian failed to win the award.

There was a lot of competition for the premier award handed out by BBC for the best athlete in the previous calendar years. Novak Djokovic was nominated with the chance to win his 2nd overall after winning his first in 2011. However, the Serbian failed to win it and Irish horse racer Rachael Blackmore won it instead. Djokovic was tipped as one of the favorites but ultimately he did not get it.

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The last time a tennis player won the award was in 2017 when Roger Federer was named. The Swiss ace is a multiple winner of the award and Djokovic had a good chance to do the same but ultimately the Serbian will remain as a one-time winner.

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SHE’S DONE IT! 🙌 RACHAEL BLACKMORE WINS THE BBC WORLD SPORT STAR 2021! 🌟

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