Rafael Nadal snubbed by Laureus World Sports Awards as Novak Djokovic nominated - Emma Raducanu and Tom Daley included

Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking win at the Australian Open is thought to have come to late to be recognised on the shortlist for the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards, with Novak Djokovic the only tennis player to be featured in the Sportsman of the Year category. Nadal moved ahead of Djokovic and Roger Federer – who awaits news of his comeback from injury – by claiming his 21st Grand Slam title in Melbourne.

Ad/> Djokovic was unable to compete after being deported from Australia on the eve of the tournament, but his incredible performances in 2021 have seen him earn his place on the shortlist. TennisFederer on his recovery: I'll know more in April3 HOURS AGO The Serbian took home the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in a dominant year for the world number one.

After recently announcing his retirement from American football, Tom Brady goes up against Djokovic as he hopes to get his hands on one more piece of silverware. Six British stars are among the nominees, with US Open champion Emma Raducanu facing competition from fellow tennis player Daniil Medvedev and Barcelona’s teenage midfielder Pedri in the section which recognises the best Breakthrough of the Year.

The Comeback of the Year category is packed with British talent, including Tom Daley, who finally ended his long wait for Olympic glory by taking gold alongside Matty Lee in the men’s synchronised 10m platform event in Tokyo last year. /> 13-year-old Sky Brown goes up against Daley for a trophy after her incredible Olympic performance.

Brown twice fell in the women’s park skateboarding final, only to bounce back with a perfect final run to snatch a bronze medal. Cyclist Mark Cavendish completes the list of Brits being championed for showing their