For the Fifth time Federrer awarded for his Sportmanship

Last Wednesday Roger Federrer of Switzerland won the ATP World Tour’s Stefan Edberg sportsmanship award for a record fifth consecutive year, and he was chosen the favorite player for the sixth year in a row in a poll of fans.

Also the the World's Number one received the player of the year award, while the duo of Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic were selected doubled team of the year.

Arthur Ashe humanitarian was to given to American James Blake for his charitable efforts, comeback player of the year was Rainer Schuetller. Jo Wilfred Tsonga of Frannce received the most improved player award, and new comer award won by Nee Keshikori of Japan.

Awarding was held at KEY BISCAYNE FLORIDA in the opening of the Sonny Ericsson Open.
And here was the statement of Roger Federrer after he won the Sportsmanship award and tied the record of Edberd by winning it five times in egiht years.

And here was his statements after winning the award. “It is great to receive two more awards." It is always important for me to be a good sportsman on the court and give the right example for others to follow and hopefully inspire the next generation. It also means the world to me to be the fans’ favorite player for the sixth year in a row.”