Rafael Nadal spotted wearing a Richard Mille during one of his encounters. (Image Credit: Pinterest)
Casper Ruud and his coach Christian Ruud have been nominated in three categories among them while Rafael Nadal is also in the race
Just like every year, nominees have been announced for the 2021 ATP Awards for all player-voted categories and the likes of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are in contention as well alongside other famous stars.
Former World No.1 Nadal has been once again shortlisted for the Sportsmanship Award along with likes of Frances Tiafoe Casper Ruud. 20-time Grand Slam champion has been winning this award for last three years thanks to votes by his peers.
Britain Andy Murry is also nominated in one of the categories as he returned to court after his injury troubles. Former Wimbledon champion is in contention for the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Comeback Player of the Year: This award is given to that player who has overcome serious injury and is trying to get himself back among the big boys.
Thanasi Kokkinakis
Mackenzie McDonald
Andy Murray
Jack Sock
Most Improved Player of the Year: This award is handed to a player who has taken a giant leap in FedEx ATP Ranking by year’s end and has shown immense improvement in his performances throughout the year
Carlos Alcaraz
Aslan Karatsev
Cameron Norrie
Casper Ruud
Newcomer of the Year: The upcoming sensation who broke into the Top 100 for the first time in 2021 and made the biggest impact on the ATP Tour this season.
Sebastian Baez
Jenson Brooksby
Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Hugo Gaston
Brandon Nakashima
Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award: This award is all about integrity. The player has conducted himself with the utmost professionalism and has always played the game fairly.
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Rafael Nadal
Casper Ruud
Frances Tiafoe
Coach of the Year: Nominated and voted on by fellow ATP coach members, this award goes to the ATP coach who helped guide his players to a higher level of performance during the year.
Craig Boynton (Hubert Hurkacz)
Gilles Cervara (Daniil Medvedev)
Juan Carlos Ferrero (Carlos Alcaraz)
Facundo Lugones (Cameron Norrie)
Christian Ruud (Casper Ruud)
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