10 Hunky Tennis Stars Ahead of 2023 Australian Open
Tennis is an individualistic sport at its core and the spotlight is focused on the stars as they swing their rackets, grunt and show off their athletic prowess on the court. That focus also allows us to thirst over some of the ATP's sexiest men. Here's our 10 favorite hunks heading into the Australian Open in January 2023.
Matteo Berrettini
Italian tennis star Matteo Berrettini has that "it" factor that catches everyone's glance the second he appears on the tennis court. Berrettini has quickly climbed the ranks of the best players in the world, even appearing in the Australian Open semifinal round in 2022. His combination of power and speed at his size makes him a threat any time he enters a tournament.
Borna Ćorić
Borna Ćorić was supposed to be one of the best up-and-coming players in the ATP just a few years ago, but his career hasn't really made much progress in the time period since his hype emerged. One thing that isn't overrated about the Croatian is his attractiveness. His buzz-cut, cut smile, and toned physique are enough for many fans to swoon. He won the Cincinnati Masters in August 2022, his largest tournament win of his career.
Rafael Nadal
What else is there to say about Rafael Nadal? The Spaniard is one of the most iconic winners in the history of professional sports. Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam championships, surpassing Roger Federer for this crown. He's one of the most popular players on the ATP tour due to his lengthy resume of accomplishments and muscular body that makes his competition pale in comparison. Even reporters like Pam Shriver have asked Nadal to keep his shirt off during interviews in the past. We don't blame her for thirsting.
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is currently the best tennis player on the planet. He became one of the youngest Grand Slam winners in the history of the sport when he triumphed over Caspur Ruud at the 2022 U.S. Open. Alcaraz Garfia is only 19 years old, so his innocent smile and sexy innocence should be a presence on the men's tour for many years to come.
Denis Shapovalov
Denis Shapovalov is one of the brightest young stars in the ATP Tour. He has climbed to the top 20 of the rankings and has remained there for the previous two seasons. Shapovalov went to the semifinals of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. You can find him flexing his pretty smile and workout routines on his Instagram.
Nick Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios is a hot-headed and controversial player and perhaps the most emotional one on the tour. Kyrgios is prone to blow-ups and erratic behavior when he's not winning a match, but his talent is overwhelming and his good looks give him a stereotypical bad boy persona. His Australian accent adds to his appeal. Hopefully Kyrgios' potential on the tennis court will be fulfilled some day soon.
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas first came to prominence when he defeated Roger Federer at the Australian Open in 2019. The Greek stud has continued to grow as a player, wowing fans with appearances in the finals of the French Open in 2021 and the semifinals of the Australian Open on three different occasions. His blonde hair and slight arrogance on the court make him a major crush of tennis enthusiasts around the globe.
Fabio Fognini
Fabio is the kind of name the protagonist in a romance novel has, so Fognini is bound to break some hearts, right? The Italian is one of the oldest players on the ATP Tour, but he's still winning matches. He ranks within the top 60 players in the world and his career peak ranking was number nine. Fognini is currently dating another tennis star, Flavia Pennetta.
Frances Tiafoe
Americans haven't had a men's tennis player to be excited about since Andy Roddick. Frances Tiafoe might just start to fill that void. The charming Tiafoe has been in the spotlight as a prodigy for almost a decade, and he arrived as a star during the semifinals of the 2022 U.S. Open. He was very emotional after being eliminated. What's sexier than that type of passion on the tennis court?
Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev, who goes by the nickname Sascha, is one of the tallest players on the ATP Tour. For people who love taking a gander at lanky blondes, Zverev will surely be on their radars. The German played in the final round of the 2020 U.S. Open. He is recently recovering from an ankle injury that took him out of action for most of the past year.