Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, started July 1 setting the hearts of tennis fans racing. That said, it is not only the sport that the crowd come to witness. Quite often, it is the beauty and the charisma of their favourite idols that tennis lovers crave apart from their sporting abilities.
Here we bring you five of the most gorgeous female tennis players of our times.
1 – Ashleigh Barty
After her major triumph in the French Open Championship, Australia’s 23 year star player has her eyes set on the Wimbledon trophy. If she wins, she will be the first Australian champion after Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980. Barty is currently ranked 1 in women’s singles. Sports apart, Ashleigh has a legion of followers who admire her for her beauty.
2 – Serena Williams
Serena Williams is the record holder of 23 Grand Slam single titles in Open Era. She has also won 4 Olympic Gold Medals – one in women’s singles and three in women’s doubles. The 37 year old is famous for her looks on and off the court as well. She also has her own line of beauty products that her fans love.
3 – Naomi Osaka
Japan’s 22 year old Naomi Osaka is a two-time Grand Slam champion. The World no. 2 player is known for her fierce serving and powerful play. This gorgeous sportswoman is also a beauty icon who recently signed a deal with Japanese beauty company Shiseido to be its beauty ambassador.
4 – Angelique Kerber
Germany’s Angelique Kerber is a winner of three grand slam tournaments since her debut in 2003 including the one last year. Currently ranked 6, she is as popular for her sporting abilities as she is for her good looks. She is often listed among the most beautiful women in Wimbledon.
5 – Coco Guaff
15-years-old teenager Coco Guaff is the youngest player tennis player to qualify for Wimbledon in the Open Era. Guaff, who started playing tennis at the young age of 7, recently defeated five-time champion and her idol Venus Williams. The teenager, who many are calling a tennis prodigy already, conquered the hearts of millions of tennis lovers with her disarming and cute smile during her match with Venus. Her innocent looks and pretty smile gives her an entry to our ‘good looking ladies of Wimbledon’.