Most popular professional tennis players globally 2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 22, 2024

During a 2023 survey, it was found that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were the most popular tennis players worldwide, with 29 percent of respondents citing them as their favorite players. In third place was Djokovic, who, along with Federer and Nadal dominated the sport in the past two decades, having all won more than 20 Grand Slam titles. Meanwhile, Serena Williams, the most successful female tennis player of her generation, ranked fourth in the rankings.

Most popular professional tennis players worldwide in 2023

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Release date

February 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2023

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

survey was part of the YouGov Global Fans Profiles

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

Survey respondents were asked to select their favorite tennis players, both male and female. Respondents could select multiple players. 

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