Famous Tennis Players
The mere talk about tennis brings to mind the many famous names the sport has produced. Martina Navratilova, Rod Laver, Ivan Lendi, Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Smith Court, Steffi Graf, and Andre Agassi, are only among the many famous tennis players that shook the world of tennis.
Famous tennis players have forever embedded their names in the history of tennis through their extraordinary playing abilities. The dominance they showed on-court justifies the worldwide acclamation they’ve earned. They have also set the standards for potential tennis players of the future, and have given an insight on indispensable qualities that make a true champion.
While many still continue to excel in their field, others have joined the many tennis “retirees” and taken a simpler family life. Nonetheless, all of them have given their best to the game and will interminably be in the minds and hearts of fans, as well as the record books of tennis. Here are some of the most famous tennis players who have, in one way or another contributed their skills and talent to the competitive arena of tennis.
Andy Roddick
This famous tennis player turned professional in the year 2000 while being a teenager. He has “speedily” made it to the top with his serves that frequently topped “140 miles per hour”. In 2002, Roddick had a big win in two tournaments, and also finished among the top ten players during his first “two years” on the tour.
Maria Sharapova
A famous tennis player in the female league, Sharapova started to play tennis at age four and coached by her dad. She quickly climbed the ladders of success in tennis, becoming a “superpower”. Sharapova is ranked as among today’s number one players, winning several “grand slam” tournaments. She also made it to semis and quarters, and lots more.
James Blake
Blake started to play tennis when he was five years old, and became a professional tennis player in 1999. He has dramatically improved his game since then. During the 2005 US Open, Blake surprised the spectators by climbing further and further in every round.
Venus And Serena Williams
These two famous tennis players are perhaps the world’s most popular tennis duo. From hitting used and old balls against the walls of a schoolhouse in Campton, the two girls became the “queens of women’s tennis”. Venus and Serena Williams are the two highest ranked female players of tennis today.
Andre Agassi
This famous tennis player is among the oldest players on the tour. Astonishingly enough, Agassi seems to get better and better with every play; although he did start to be a tennis star at the very young age of three. Agassi has won the admiration of many fans with the charisma he holds “on and off the court”. He won numerous “grand slam” competitions all through his career.
Pete Sampras
A very popular pro tennis player, Sampras won lots of competitions in his tennis career, including being ranked as the “world’s number 1” from 1993 to 1995. Sampras compiled a “762-222 record” within his playing years, winning over 77% of every match he played within fifteen years. Sampras also won fourteen Grand Slam titles, and finished his tennis career having a record of $43m prize money.
Famous tennis players are not only idols for many fans, but they’ve also become role models for young tennis aspirants all over the world. The prowess they have shown on the court and beyond it, has served as inspirations for the many who are yet to take their first step to becoming the best. Indeed, these players have imprinted their niche in the international sports arena.