Berlin: Novak Djokovic pipped the likes of Usain Bolt and Lionel Messi to win the 'Sportsman of the Year' trophy for a third time, while Serena Williams clinched the top honour in the women's category at the Laureus World Awards here today.

Djokovic, who won this award in 2012 and '15, walked away with it for a second successive time after clinching three
Grand Slams - Australian, Wimbledon and US Open - last year. He was also the finalist in the French Open.