What if tennis is not only about competition, but also about honoring and celebrating remarkable women who captivate and inspire?
No wonder, women’s tennis is one of the most popular sports among millions of people worldwide.
When you see these talented and strong women with exceptional tennis skills and captivating beauty, it's like watching a sports event and flipping through fashion magazines.
As a health and fitness coach, I decided to compile a list of the top 12 hottest female tennis players of all time.
Read on and find out what qualities make these athletes shine both on and off the court.
12. Elina Svitolina
I remember watching Elina Svitolina for the first time during the Dubai Tennis Championships. Her agility and skill were mesmerizing.
Having followed her career closely since 2010, it's been a journey witnessing her rise to a world rank of No. 3 by 2017.
Every stroke and victory, especially at the Canadian Open, felt personal, as if we, her fans, were right there on the court with her.
Elina Svitolina maintains her physique and performance through a rigorous training routine. She focuses on agility, endurance, and strength with a combination of cardio, strength training, and on-court practice.
Her regimen includes sprint drills, weightlifting, agility exercises, and tennis-specific drills to optimize her athletic abilities. Elina is truly tennis royalty.
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Quick Facts
- Full name: Elina Svitolina
- Date of birth: 12 September 1994
- Birthplace: Odesa, Ukraine
- Nationality: Ukraine
- Current residence: Miami, Florida
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.74 m)
- Weight: 132lbs (60 kg)
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11. Nicole Gibbs
The radiant American tennis prodigy, Nicole Gibbs, is more than just a sight to behold on the court.
Peaking at a world ranking of 68 in 2016, she showcased her prowess right from her college days at Stanford.
After dazzling at Wimbledon in 2013 and pocketing the prize money, she turned pro, continuing her ascent in the tennis world. Nicole is a true tennis gem.
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10. Katie Boulter
Another blonde with long legs we had to mention on this list is a young British tennis player Katie Boulter. Since she turned pro, she has won five singles and four ITF doubles titles.
Besides tennis, Boulter loves cycling, hockey, cooking, shopping, and fashion. Her stunning beauty enabled her appearance as a Vogue model.
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9. Caroline Wozniacki
Before retiring in 2020, this talented, beautiful Danish tennis player became the first Scandinavian woman to win big prize money and hold her No. 1 ranking for 67 consecutive weeks, which is quite an achievement.
Besides her impressive tennis skills, her charming, bright smile and sexy athletic build brought her to the front page of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition in 2015.
Wozniacki speaks eight languages fluently and is always willing to chat with her fans. The tennis player she admires most is Serena Williams.
Caroline Wozniacki exudes classic elegance both in her tennis attire and public appearances.
On-court, she sticks to clean and stylish outfits with a focus on comfort.
Off-court, Wozniacki embraces a timeless fashion sense, favoring tailored dresses, statement jewelry, and an understated, refined look.
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- Full name: Caroline Wozniacki
- Date of birth: 11 July 1990
- Birthplace: Odense, Denmark
- Nationality: Danish
- Current residence: New York, United States
- Height: 5ft 10in (1.77m)
- Weight: 128lbs (58kg)
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8. Anna Kalinskaya
We’re continuing our list of the top 10 hottest female tennis players with another Russian blonde with an adorable smile and attractive figure.
A glance at her Instagram photos is enough to realize that this charming beauty also likes simplicity.
Since she started her career and played tennis in 2015, she’s won one doubles title on the WTA tournament and seven singles on the ITF circuit.
Anna Kalinskaya maintains her physique and performance through a dedicated training regimen. She emphasizes agility, speed, and core strength with a mix of on-court practice, cardio workouts, and strength training.
Her routine includes footwork drills, interval running, plyometrics, and tennis-specific exercises to enhance her athletic capabilities.
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- Full name: Anna Nikolayevna Kalinskaya
- Date of birth: 2 December 1998
- Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
- Nationality: Russian
- Current residence: Moscow, Russia
- Height: 5ft 7in (1.75m)
- Weight: 119lbs (54kg)
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7. Sorana Cirstea
Although this Romanian tennis player with a beautiful face and a cute smile started playing tennis when she was four, she hasn’t achieved much on-court, earning only two singles and five doubles titles so far, with her highest career ranking being No. 21 in 2013.
Her natural sexy looks and simplicity earned this well-dressed baseliner the title of the “most attractive female tennis player” in 2008 and thousands of fans.
She spends her free time watching movies, reading, doing crosswords, and shopping.
She maintains her physique and performance through a rigorous training routine.
This includes daily tennis practice, strength and agility workouts, cardiovascular conditioning, and flexibility training.
She focuses on injury prevention and nutrition to optimize her physical fitness for peak on-court performance.
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6. Sania Mirza
I still recall the electrifying moment Sania Mirza clinched the WTA Tour title. As an avid follower of her career, each victory was a celebration, each setback a collective sigh.
Mirza wasn’t just a player on the court; she was a symbol of aspiration, echoing the dreams and ambitions of millions, including myself.
No wonder this WTA player was also named one of the “50 Heroes of Asia” by Time magazine in 2005 and one of the “33 ladies who made India proud” by Economic Times.
Known for her powerful forehand groundstrokes and two-handed backhand, Mirza performed well in Grand Slam tournaments, winning six titles.
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She was ranked in the WTA Top 50 and has won various other titles, including 14 titles on the ITF circuit and the mixed doubles one at the 2009 Australian Open.
She is blessed with exceptional talent, intelligence, tennis skills, attractive looks, and a striking personality.
Her exquisite beauty, disarming smile, and eye-catching figure with sensational curves even after having a child have attracted many fans and big brands like Adidas and Sprite for sponsorships and endorsements.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Sania Mirza Malik
- Date of birth: 15 November 1986
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Current residence: Hyderabad, India
- Height: 5ft 8in (1.73m)
- Weight: 125lbs (57kg)
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5. Maria Kirilenko
Maria Kirilenko is another glamorous, fashionable Russian girl who deserves her spot on our list of the hottest female tennis players with her perfect body measurements.
This beautiful blonde has modeled for the Swimsuit Edition of Sports Illustrated (2009), Vogue magazine, and many others. She won six WTA singles titles, 12 doubles titles, and the Olympic bronze medal in London (2012).
She also achieved her singles career-high ranking of No. 10 in women’s tennis (2013), reached two Grand Slam finals (Australian Open in 2011 and Roland Garros in 2012), and made it to three Grand Slam singles quarter-finals in the Australian Open (2010), the Wimbledon Championships (2012), and the French Open (2013).
Maria Kirilenko is known for her elegant and feminine style on and off the court. On-court, she prefers colorful and trendy tennis outfits, often matching her gear with fashionable accessories.
In public, Kirilenko embraces a sophisticated look, showcasing her love for designer dresses and high heels.
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Although she hasn’t officially retired yet, she hasn’t competed professionally since 2014 and hasn’t appeared a lot since she got married and gave birth to her two children.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Maria Yuryevna Kirilenko-Stepanova
- Date of birth: 25 January 1987
- Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
- Nationality: Russian
- Current residence: Moscow, Russia
- Height: 5ft 9in (1.74m)
- Weight: 134lbs (61kg)
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4. Anna Kournikova
Our list of the 10 hottest female tennis players wouldn’t be complete without another photogenic beauty Anna Kournikova.
Although she’s never won any singles WTA titles, this former Russian-American professional tennis player achieved success winning doubles titles with her partner Martina Hingis - two Grand Slam titles (1999, 2002) and the WTA Championships (1999, 2000).
Anna reached her singles career-high ranking No. 8 in the world (2000) and was the World No.1 player in doubles back in 1999.
With her tall, sexy, hourglass figure, long blonde hair, stunning smile, seductive personality, and distinct charm, she was selected as one of 50 Most Beautiful People by the “People” magazine (1998) and FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World (2002).
Anna has also appeared in Enrique Iglesias’s music video “Escape,” as a trainer in the 12th season of The Biggest Loser show, and in various magazines and advertisements as a model and TV personality.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Anna Sergeyevna Kournikova
- Date of birth: 7 June 1981
- Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
- Nationality: Russian
- Current residence: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
- Height: 5ft 8in (1.73m)
- Weight: 134lbs (61kg)
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3. Eugenie Bouchard
The next lady who deserves her spot on every list of the top 10 hottest female tennis players is Genie Bouchard.
She is one of the youngest tennis players who has captured the attention of numerous fans with the several awards she has won, her quick progress and impressive performance on the tennis court (including her high groundstroke pace), and her sexy body shape since she started playing tennis professionally in 2005.
After winning the Wimbledon junior title (2012) and reaching the Wimbledon finals (2014), she became the first Canadian-born player who has won any Grand Slam singles title and reached the Grand Slam finals.
Eugenie Bouchard is a fashion-forward player with a bold sense of style. On the court, she opts for chic, form-fitting attire and is never afraid to experiment with unique designs.
Off-court, Bouchard rocks trendy streetwear and often shares her fashionable outfits on social media.
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She was ranked world No. 5 in 2014, which has been the highest ranking in her career so far and the highest ranking for a female Canadian tennis player ever.
Some even speculate that she might be the new Sharapova of tennis. She also shot for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition and is one of the most wanted female tennis players for promotion among big brand names like Head, Nike, Yonex, Rogers Communications, etc. Moreover, she’s already the Canadian Coca-Cola face.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Eugenie Bouchard
- Date of birth: 25 February 1994
- Birthplace: Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Current residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Height: 5ft 10in (1.78m)
- Weight: 128lbs (58kg)
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2. Ana Ivanovic
Known for her graceful appearance paired with a quick and aggressive style of playing tennis, Ana Ivanovic, a retired Serbian professional tennis player previously ranked No. 1 in the Women’s Tennis Association, won 15 WTA Tour titles, including a Grand Slam singles one.
Thanks to her breath-taking beauty and glamorous looks, this former world number one women tennis player with 437 total ATP wins achieved enormous success with numerous endorsements and sponsor deals with Adidas, Nike, Rolex, Jat Airlines, Samsung TV, Sony Ericsson, and other famous brands.
This incredibly photogenic beauty icon and master of two-handed backhand married to a popular German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger was ranked among “100 Hot Women” and “100 Sexiest Women in the World”.
She also appeared in the song “Hurricane Ana” and in the video game “Smash Court Tennis 3”.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Ana Ivanović
- Date of birth: 6 November 1987
- Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
- Nationality: Serbian
- Current residence: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Height: 6ft (1.84m)
- Weight: 153lbs (69kg)
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1. Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova, a retired Russian professional tennis player, competed for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tour (2001-2020) and ranked No.1 in singles for 21 weeks.
As an Olympic medalist in women’s singles (2012), a five-time Grand Slam champion with 36 titles won in total, and the Career Grand Slam holder, she was considered one of the greatest rivals of Serena Williams.
Her radiant appearance has earned this hot Russian tennis diva the titles of the “WTA Most Dramatic Expression” (2010), “Hottest Athlete in the World” (2006) and put her on the list of “100 Sexiest Women in the World” (2006).
Her talent and stunning beauty didn’t attract only millions of fans who consider her to be the hottest female tennis player, but some big brands like Nike, Head, Porsche, Honda Japan, Canon, Avon, Evian, and many others.
Earning over $300 million through commercials, sponsors, and brand endorsements she started at 11 has enabled her glamorous lifestyle and put her on the list of the richest and highest-paid tennis players.
She also owns a candy brand, “Sugarpova,” and an apparel line, “Nike Maria Sharapova Collection.”
Sharapova enjoys reading, singing, dancing, movie watching, has even appeared in some comedies, and had numerous modeling gigs, including the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
- Date of birth: 19 April 1987
- Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia
- Nationality: Russian
- Current residence: Bradenton, Florida, United States
- Height: 6ft 2in (1.88m)
- Weight: 130lbs (59kg)
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