Top 10 Tennis Pros Who Slayed the Court

Introduction

Over the years, tennis has produced some of the greatest athletes of all time. Their hard work, dedication and passion for the sport have transformed tennis into the beloved game it is today. With so many successful and iconic tennis players out there, it’s hard to pick a “Top 10”. However, after thorough research and analyzing their career achievements, here are the top 10 tennis pros who have slayed the court.

1. Serena Williams

There’s no doubt that Serena Williams tops this list. She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and 2 Olympic gold medals. She has dominated the court for over two decades with her strong serve, physicality and sheer determination.

2. Roger Federer

Roger Federer is a Swiss tennis player who currently holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles. He has won 20 Grand Slam titles, 28 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, and an Olympic gold medal. Federer’s speed, style, accuracy and sportsmanship make him a fan favourite.

3. Steffi Graf

German tennis player Steffi Graf won a total of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, 107 career singles titles, and an Olympic gold medal. She was known for her precision and athleticism on the court, and her victories marked the start of her iconic career. Graf inspired young girls worldwide to gain an enduring interest in the game.

4. Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is the only tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles title in his teenage years, his 20s, and his 30s. He has won 20 Grand Slam titles, 36 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, and 2 Olympic gold medals. Nadal’s strategic approach, strength and work ethic on the court make him an exemplary athlete.

5. Martina Navratilova

Czech-American tennis player Martina Navratilova became the number one player in women’s tennis for ten consecutive seasons. She won a remarkable 167 career singles titles, including 59 Grand Slam titles. Navratilova’s elegant serve-and-volley style of play made her an inspiration to countless players around the world.

6. Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is the first tennis player to have won all nine ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, impressively spanning the span of his career. He has won 18 Grand Slam singles titles and won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Djokovic’s focused performance on the clay and hard courts earned him world No. 1 for peiods of time.

7. Billie Jean King

American tennis player Billie Jean King holds a record of 20 Wimbledon titles combined in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. In addition to her amazing on-court performance, of which the Battle of the Sexes match serves as an excellent example, as one among many foundations for gender egalitarian events. She cofounded the Women’s Tennis Association and fought for equal pay to further equality in tennis.

8. Pete Sampras

American tennis player Pete Sampras won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and 7 ATP World Tour Finals. One of the most efficient serve and volley players of all time, his grace under pressure, clean aces and his precise placement drew inspiration from many fans.

9. Chris Evert

American tennis player Chris Evert won 18 Grand Slam singles titles and has possessive of solid baselining shots, which earned her the nickname “Queen of Clay,” She extensively competed in doubles as well, winning 16 titles, and helped to reinvent women’s team tennis as co-owner of the team-based World Team Tennis tour.

10. Björn Borg

Swedish tennis player Björn Borg won 11 Grand Slam singles titles over a career of just give years. He had a smooth and steady play style that laid the foundation for players David Ferrer and Gael Monfils. Equally as formative in making court entepreneurship possible, sporting a well recognized Nike shoe design even several years later.