Today, the
ATP Awards were announced, including the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, a
prize historically shared by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal over 20 years.
Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud are among the nominees.
Since 1977,
the ATP Sportsmanship Award has been given to players on the tour through a
vote by their peers. In 1996, the award was renamed after six-time Grand Slam
champion Stefan Edberg, who won it five times between 1988 and 1995. The award
recognises players who exhibit the highest level of professionalism and
integrity while promoting fairness and tennis off the court.
Starting in
2004, Roger Federer dominated the award, winning it 13 times from 2004 to 2017,
interrupted only by Rafael Nadal in 2010. In Federer’s later years, Nadal
claimed the award four consecutive times, making it 18 total wins for the duo
between 2004 and 2021.
With
Nadal’s recent absence from the tour, Casper Ruud claimed the award in 2022,
followed by Carlos Alcaraz in 2023. Both are nominated again this year in
pursuit of back-to-back wins.
Other
nominees include Grigor Dimitrov and the recently retired Dominic Thiem. The
winner will be announced on December 9 during the Awards Week ceremony.
🏆 Carlos Alcaraz, nominado al premio Stefan Edberg a la deportividad. Trofeo que ya ganó el año pasado.
— Germán R. Abril (@gerebit0) November 25, 2024
No me extraña que vuelva a repetir entre los candidatos. pic.twitter.com/G3WisEsLQI
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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