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Billie Jean King's legacy is a powerful combination of on-court excellence and off-court activism that transformed tennis and women's sports globally. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, including s...

Martina Navratilova revolutionized women's tennis with her aggressive serve-and-volley style, supreme athleticism, and a pioneering dedication to fitness and training. She won 18 Grand Slam singles ti...

Steffi Graf's 1988 season stands as the single greatest year in tennis history, where she achieved the unprecedented 'Golden Slam' – winning all four Grand Slam titles and the Olympic gold medal in th...

Serena Williams is widely regarded as the greatest female tennis player of the Open Era and a strong contender for the greatest of all time. Her 23 Grand Slam singles titles are the most in the Open E...

Rafael Nadal is the undisputed 'King of Clay' and one of the fiercest competitors in sporting history. With a record 14 French Open titles, his dominance on the red dirt of Roland Garros is arguably t...

Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who is currently ranked No. 3 in the world. He has won a record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in history for a male player. He has also won...

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 1 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He is considered one of the greates...

Andy Murray is a British former professional tennis player who achieved success across all surfaces. He won multiple Grand Slam titles, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon twice each. His jour...

Rod 'The Rocket' Laver is the only player in history to achieve the calendar Grand Slam twice – as an amateur in 1962 and again as a professional in 1969. His total of 11 major titles is deceptively l...

Pete Sampras defined men's tennis in the 1990s with his sublime serve-and-volley game, clutch performance, and quiet dominance. He finished his career in 2002 with a then-record 14 Grand Slam singles...

Widely considered the greatest driver never to win the World Championship, Sir Stirling Moss finished runner-up four times. Racing in the 1950s against Fangio, he was a phenomenally versatile and brav...

Andre Agassi's career is a tale of remarkable reinvention and resilience. One of the greatest returners of serve ever, he completed a Career Grand Slam, winning each major, and an Olympic gold medal....

Chris Evert was the model of consistency, precision, and mental toughness. With her iconic two-handed backhand and unflappable baseline game, she won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record s...

John McEnroe is remembered as one of the most gifted and volatile talents in tennis history. He won seven Grand Slam singles titles and dominated the early 1980s with his brilliant serve-and-volley ga...

Monica Seles's career is one of the great 'what if' stories in sports. Bursting onto the scene as a teenager, she revolutionized power baseline tennis with her fierce two-handed strokes off both wings...

Margot Fonteyn, a British ballet dancer, is celebrated for her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev and her remarkable interpretations of classical roles. Her elegance and technical prowess set a standard...

Simone Bolelli is an Italian former professional tennis player known for his powerful serve and aggressive play. He reached a career-high ranking of world number 7 in singles and has won several title...

A legendary figure in ballet, Anna Pavlova is best known for her role in 'The Dying Swan,' which became her signature piece. Her ethereal grace and emotive performances captivated audiences worldwide,...

Known as "Mademoiselle Non" for her fierce independence, Guillem's stage presence was one of audacious authority and otherworldly physicality. Her legendary extensions and flawless technique were matc...

As America's first major prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief broke barriers and brought Native American heritage to the forefront of ballet. Her powerful performances and innovative spirit reshaped the l...

Bjorn Borg achieved a unique and legendary double, dominating simultaneously on the sport's two most contrasting surfaces: clay and grass. He won six French Open titles and five consecutive Wimbledon...

Milos Raonic is a Canadian former professional tennis player renowned for his powerful serve, which has been one of the fastest in the sport. He reached a career-high ranking of world number 4 and won...

Margaret Court holds the all-time record for most Grand Slam singles titles with 24, a tally achieved across the amateur and Open eras. She also completed a calendar Grand Slam in 1970. Her game was b...

Kei Nishikori is a Japanese former professional tennis player known for his all-court capabilities and powerful groundstrokes. He reached a career-high ranking of world number 3 and won several titles...

Dominic Thiem is an Austrian former professional tennis player known for his all-court capabilities and consistency. He has reached multiple Grand Slam finals, including the Australian Open and Wimble...