Detailed Explanation:

Answer: Option 3 — 1 and 3 only

The Laureus World Sports Awards, instituted in 2000, have honored exceptional athletes across various sports. Statement 2 is incorrect because tennis players, not Formula One drivers, have dominated the awards.

✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Tiger Woods won the inaugural Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2000 at Monte Carlo, becoming the first-ever recipient of this prestigious honor.

❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Tennis players have won the Sportsman of the Year award 11 times (Roger Federer-5, Rafael Nadal-2, Novak Djokovic-4), while Formula One drivers won only 4 times (Michael Schumacher-2, Sebastian Vettel-1, Lewis Hamilton-1), making tennis the dominant sport, not Formula One.

✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Roger Federer holds the record with five Laureus World Sportsman of the Year awards (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2018), making him the most decorated individual in this category.

📝 Short Notes: Laureus World Sports Awards

• Inception: Established in 2000 by Daimler and Richemont to honor sporting excellence worldwide
• First Ceremony: Held in Monte Carlo, Monaco in 2000
• Main Categories: Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Team of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year, Comeback of the Year, Sporting Moment of the Year
• Record Holders: Roger Federer (5 Sportsman awards), Serena Williams (5 Sportswoman awards)
• Voting: Winners selected by the Laureus World Sports Academy comprising over 70 legendary athletes
• Indian Winners: Sachin Tendulkar (2011 for Indian cricket team's World Cup win), Vishwanathan Anand (nominated multiple times)