CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -By winning the sportsmanship award, Ruud breaks the dominance of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who combined to win it each year since 2004-Federer 13 times and Nadal five, including each of the past four years.

Detailed explanation-2: -World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero combine for three honours in the 2022 ATP Awards, following the 19-year-old’s historic season on the ATP Tour. Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Holger Rune and Casper Ruud have also been named among the winners.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rafael Nadal’s historic 2022 ATP Tour season has ended with the Spaniard treading yet more new ground-the 36-year-old has been voted as Fans’ Favourite for the first time in the ATP Awards.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was the second consecutive year that Alcaraz had been nominated for Most Improved Player in the ATP Awards. His fellow nominees in the category this year were Maxime Cressy, Jack Draper and Holger Rune.