Tennis players Roger Federer and Serena Williams is recognized as athletes of the year by the International Federation of sports press (AIPS).
Federer in the vote ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Last season the legendary Swiss has won seven titles, including victories at the Australian Open and Wimbledon and finished the year in the rank of the second racket of the world. Federer for the fourth time recognized as the best versions of AIPS.
The top 5 athletes of the year by the AIPS:
1. Roger Federer (tennis) – 928 points (19.94%)
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer) – 788 (16.94%)
3. Lionel Messi (soccer) – 530 (11.39%)
4. Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1) – 358 (7.69%)
5. Rafael Nadal (tennis) – 351 (7.54%)
In women unexpected victory of Serena Williams, which in 2017 played only 9 matches. In January, titled American for the seventh time won the Australian Open, then went on maternity leave.
Top 5 female athletes of the year by the AIPS:
1. Serena Williams (tennis) – 651 (13.99%)
2. Katinka Hossu (swimming) – 631 (13.56%)
3. Allyson Felix (athletics) – 495 (10.64%)
4. Katie Ledecky (swimming) – 442 (9.5%)
5. Garbine Muguruza (tennis) – 351 (7.54%)
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