Not always only about the game; Tennis’ Top Ten Hottest Hunks
As much as it seems as though sports are all about the statistics and score-line, that isn’t always the case. Apart from being known for their on-court skills and abilities, most professionals also serve as eye-candy and are equally popular for their looks.
1. Andy Roddick
Presently ranked no. 10 in the world, the 2003 U.S. Open champion currently only has one grand slam singles title to his name. Noted for serving at the speed of light, America’s Andy Roddick is the only sportsman apart from Switzerland’s Roger Federer to
remain in the top ten rankings of the Association of Tennis Professionals since the year 2002.
2. Marat Safin
Two time grand slam winner, Russia’s Marat Safin was widely known for his on-court flare-ups. Apart from formerly being ranked no. 1 in the World, Safin made history in collaboration with his younger sister, Dinara Safina by coming to be the only siblings
to achieve World no. 1 rankings in their careers.
3. Fernando Verdasco
Brand Ambassador for Calvin Klein, Spain’s Fernando Verdasco was recently featured in GQ Magazine. Ranked no. 8 in the World, the professional led Spain to two Davis Cup victories in the years 2008 and 2009. The offensive baseliner is currently ranked no.
2 in Spain, right behind Rafael Nadal.
4. Rafael Nadal
‘The King of Clay’ that proved able enough to be referred to as the ‘King of all Surfaces’ is presently ranked no. 1 in the World, apart from being ranked no. 1 in Spain. Rafael Nadal has come to be the youngest player in the open era to bag a career grand
slam apart from clinching nine grand slam singles titles and an Olympic gold medal.
5. Roger Federer
One of tennis’ most legendary professionals, Switzerland’s Roger Federer currently has a record sixteen grand slam singles titles to his name. The sportsman is amongst the likes of Andre Agassi, to have achieved a career grand slam. Additionally, the former
World no. 1, held on to his no. 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks.
6. Aisam Ul-Haq Qureshi
With an extremely successful doubles career, Aisam Ul-Haq Qureshi made history by coming to be the first ever Pakistani professional to make it to a grand slam final. Not only did Aisam advance to the Men’s doubles finals, but also to the mixed doubles finals
at the 2010 U.S. Open.
7. Lleyton Hewitt
Former World no. 1, Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt presently has two grand slam singles titles to his name. Apart from which, the sportsman has bagged a Men’s doubles title at the U.S. Open in the year 2000. Additionally, Lleyton has won Association of Tennis
Professionals titles on all three of the major surfaces.
8. Janko Tipsarevic
Nine time Association of Tennis Professionals title winner, Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic is currently ranked no. 34 in the World. In addition to which, the professional has won two ITF titles and the 2001 Australian Open Junior title. Furthermore, Janko is
ranked no. 2 in all of Serbia.
9. John Isner
6 ft 9’ tall, America’s John Isner is presently ranked no. 2 in the USA. The sportsman is notably known to have played the longest ever tennis match in the history of tennis. Isner went head to head with Frenchman Nicolas Mahut at the 2010 Wimbledon Championship,
to play a match that lasted eleven hours and was played over a course of three days.
10. Andy Murray
Ranked no. 1 in Britain, Andy Murray has reached two grand-slam singles finals throughout his career so far. Furthermore, the professional lost to Switzerland’s Roger Federer both times. Coached by Spain’s Alex Corretja, Murray is currently ranked no. 4
in the world.
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