Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams win Laureus awards

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were the big winners in Berlin where the tennis duo collected the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards.

At a glitzy ceremony in the German capital, hosted by American actor Bill Murray, Djokovic and Williams were named the world's top athletes for a third time.

Serbian Djokovic was also victorious in 2012 and last year, while Williams won in 2003 and six years ago.

Both players won three of the four Grand Slam singles titles during 2015, with Djokovic getting the nod ahead of Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi and sprinter Usain Bolt.

In the women's category, Williams fought off competition from footballer Carli Lloyd and Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Golfer Jordan Spieth, winner of the Masters and US Open at the age of 21, won the Breakthrough of the Year award, while New Zealand's All Blacks was named Team of the Year following their success in the rugby union World Cup last autumn.

Dutchman Johan Cruyff, who died of cancer in March, was posthumously awarded the Spirit of Sport award, which was collected by his son Jordi.

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: Novak Djokovic

Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year: Serena Williams

Laureus World Team of the Year: All Blacks

Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year: Jordan Spieth

Laureus World Comeback of the Year: Dan Carter

Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Daniel Dias

Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year: Jan Frodeno

Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award: Niki Lauda

Laureus Spirit of Sport Award: Johan Cruyff

Laureus Sport for Good Award: Moving the Goalposts (Kenya)