People have different opinions about what’s beautiful but some tennis players are often praised for looking good both on and off the court. People like Maria Sharapova because she is tall and has a good appearance. Ana Ivanovic is also admired not just for her tennis skills but because she is captivating to watch. Beauty in tennis isn’t just about looks but also about how good they are at playing.
1. Maria Sharapova
Maria is a tennis star who won big championships like Wimbledon in 2004, the US Open in 2006, the Australian Open in 2008, and the French Open in 2012 – that’s five Grand Slam titles. She even made it to the finals of the Australian Open and the US Open several times. Maria was the world’s No. 1 player for 21 weeks. On the court, she was known for hitting powerful shots, being super fit, and staying mentally strong. People loved her playing style, especially her famous “screaming forehand.” Sadly, Maria had to stop playing tennis in February 2020 at the age of 32 because her shoulder kept getting hurt.
2. Anna Kournikova
Anna Kournikova is a former tennis player and TV personality from Russia born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow. She became super famous not just for her tennis skills but also for her looks. People all over the world were always searching for her pictures on Google when she was at the height of her fame. She did well in tennis, also getting to the semifinals of the Australian Open in 1997 and the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 1997 and 1998. Anna Kournikova also reached the quarterfinals of the US Open in 2000. She retired from tennis in 2003 and has been focusing on modeling and being on TV since then.
3. Ana Ivanovic
Ana Ivanovic is a tennis star from Serbia who became a big deal in 2008 because of her powerful shots and strong determination. Her journey is incredible, starting from playing on damaged tennis courts in Belgrade to winning major championships and becoming the world No. 1. Her special way of hitting the ball with one hand at the back amazed her opponents and fans. Besides being fantastic on the court, she was known for her friendly smile and kindness, earning her the nickname “The Smiling Assassin.” Sadly, her tennis career had to end early because of injuries when she was still in her twenties.
4. Eugenie Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard is a tennis player from Canada who was born in Montreal in 1994. She got famous in the early 2010s because she plays strong from the baseline and is super athletic. In 2014, she made it to the Wimbledon final, which was a big deal because she was the first Canadian-born player to do that in a Grand Slam singles event. That same year, she also got to the semifinals of the Australian Open and was ranked as high as No. 5 in the world. But her tennis journey had some tough times too. Injuries made things hard for her in recent years, and her ranking dropped a lot, going outside the top 200.
5. Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza was just six years old when she chose a tennis racquet, even though everyone in the country loved cricket. She became famous for her special move, the “Sania Special,” especially her backhand volley. In doubles, she teamed up with Martina Hingis and Mahesh Bhupathi and won big tournaments like Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open, twice each. Even though a shoulder injury made her stop playing singles in 2013, her impact is lasting. She is still India’s top female player, showing girls that they can dream big too. Outside of tennis, Sania has her fashion line and works with UNICEF, showing how strong and talented she is in many ways.
6. Ashley Harkleroad
Ashley started playing tennis professionally in 2003 and won her first big title in 2004. During her career, she won five times in singles and eight times in doubles she was strong and had a powerful serve. She was also great at playing doubles, winning eight titles with different partners. In 2005, she made it to the semifinals in both singles and doubles at Wimbledon. In 2012, when she was 26, Ashley decided to stop playing tennis professionally. Since then, she has been working as a tennis commentator and coach. She is married to Chuck Adams and has two kids.
7. Dominika Cibulkova
Dominika Cibulková was a tennis player from Slovakia and was born on May 6, 1989. In 2016, she won a big tournament called the WTA Finals and she was the fourth player ever to do it on her first try. During her career, she won eight major singles titles and two on the ITF circuit. She did well in the Grand Slam tournaments, getting to at least the quarterfinals in all of them. One of her biggest moments was reaching the final at the 2014 Australian Open, even though she didn’t win. She also made it to the semifinals of the French Open in 2012 and 2014. Dominika retired from tennis in 2019. Now, she’s a successful businesswoman and entrepreneur. People in Slovakia like her because of her lively personality.
