Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud has been voted the winner of the ATP's Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award, breaking an 18-year stranglehold by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine season and sits third in the end-of-year rankings after winning three titles.
He also reached the final of the French Open, US Open and the ATP Finals, losing to Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic respectively.
The Stefan Edberg Award recognises "fair play, professionalism and integrity on and off the court", the ATP's official website says.
Nadal and the now retired Federer had won the award every year since 2004, with the Spaniard taking it five times - and the last four years running - and the Swiss on 13 occasions.
"A big thanks to everyone who voted for me," Ruud said.
"I feel very, very honoured and happy to win this prize this year. I will try to keep my mood in the right place for next year. Can't wait to be back on court."
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