Greatness in a sport is defined by the number of trophy wins of the Sportsperson. However, it is the reach of these superstars, that get them more fans, especially from geographically distant places. Social media has given more power to the words of sports celebrities and has also earned them millions of followers. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram have revolutionized the way these superstars can connect with their fans. Here’s the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
10. Caroline Wozniacki
Danish Tennis Sensation Caroline Wozniacki retired in early 2020. She has won 30 WTA singles titles with a Grand Slam title and a WTA season finale title.
Wozniacki’s overall fan community is over 5 M with over 1 m Facebook followers, 3 m Twitter followers and 1 m Instagram fans. She is on the tenth slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
9. Juan Martín del Potro
Argentine Tennis star Juan Martín del Potro has won 22 ATP singles title and one grand slam at US Open 2009.
del Potro’s overall fan community is over 7 M with over 3 m Facebook followers, 2 m Twitter followers and 1 m Instagram fans. He is on the ninth slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
8. Ana Ivanović
Serbian Tennis star Ana Ivanović has won 14 WTA Singles titles and a Grand Slam singles title at Paris in 2008.
Ivanović’s overall fan community is over 7 M with over 3 m Facebook followers, 2 m Twitter followers and 1 m Instagram fans. She is on the eighth slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
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7. Andy Murray
British Superstar tennis player Andy Murray has the rare honor of winning back to back Olympic gold medals. His grand slam count is 3.
Murray’s overall fan community is over 8 M with over 3 m Facebook followers, 3 m Twitter followers and 1 m Instagram fans. He is on the seventh slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
6. Novak Djokovic
The Serbian Express Novak Djokovic is close to 19 & 20 grand slams count of Nadal & Federer and together these three form “the Big 3 of contemporary tennis”.
Djokovic’s overall fan community is over 23 M with over 7 m Facebook followers, 8 m Twitter followers and 7 m Instagram fans. He is on the sixth slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
5. Maria Sharapova
Former Russian Tennis Superstar Maria Sharapova has won 5 grand slams singles title in her career with two at Roland Garros and one apiece at Australian Open, Wimbledon & US Open. Her career was been cut short by injuries’ induced doping scandal.
Sharapova’s overall fan community is over 27 M with over 14 m Facebook followers, 8 m Twitter followers and 4 m Instagram fans. She is on the fifth slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
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4. Serena Williams
Tennis Rockstar Serena Williams is just step sway from becoming the most grand slam trophy winner in WTA history. The record held by Margaret Court is the only accolade perhaps that she’s missing in her kitty.
Williams’ overall fan community is over 29 M with over 5 m Facebook followers, 10 m Twitter followers and 12 m Instagram fans. She is on the fourth slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
3. Sania Mirza
Indian Tennis Sensation Sania Mirza has won 4 grand slam doubles titles. While she hasn’t won grand slam singles title, she’s the best female tennis player coming from India.
Mirza’s overall fan community is over 29 M with over 13 m Facebook followers, 9 m Twitter followers and 6 m Instagram fans. She is on the third slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
2. Roger Federer
The King of grass, often termed as the greatest of all time in tennis, Roger Federer has won 20 grand slams in his career. While he’s ahead on grand slam count, he’s behind the Spanish giant Nadal on fans count.
Federer’s overall fan community is over 36 M with over 15 m Facebook followers, 12 m Twitter followers and 7 m Instagram fans. He is on the second slot of the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.
1. Rafael Nadal
The King of Clay, Rafael Nadal is just a grand slam title away from the most in ATP held by Swiss Great Roger Federer. He, however, has already surpassed the Swiss maestro in the fans count.
Nadal’s overall fan community is over 39 M with over 14 m Facebook followers, 15 m Twitter followers and 9 m Instagram fans. He tops the list of 10 most followed tennis superstars on social media.