25 Tennis Stars Who Were More About Vibes Than Wins

Some tennis players chase trophies, while others chase moments. Sure, titles matter, but these stars knew how to serve looks, stir up drama, or win the crowd without always winning the match.

Whether it was their flair, their outfits, their on-court antics, or just their overall energy, these players turned tennis into performance art. Rankings came and went, but the vibes? Timeless.

25. Benoît Paire

Benoît Paire
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He had a killer beard, a wild forehand, and a mood that changed every other point. Winning was optional, but entertainment was guaranteed.

24. Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova
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She never won a singles title, but you’d think she was the queen of the court. The brand, the fame, the aesthetic—it was all immaculate.

23. Dustin Brown

Dustin Brown
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He could hit a drop shot, behind-the-back volley, and tweeners all in one rally. Pure chaos, pure vibes.

22. Fabio Fognini

Fabio Fognini
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The tantrums, the flashy shots, the endless facial expressions—he was his own reality show. You never knew what you were gonna get, but it was never boring.

21. Monica Puig

Monica Puig
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She shocked the world with an Olympic gold, but mostly she floated on good vibes and good energy. Puerto Rican pride and peaceful vibes were always front and center.

20. Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios
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Every match felt like an episode of a tennis-themed soap opera. He talked, he strutted, he smashed rackets—and fans couldn’t look away.

19. Andrea Petkovic

Andrea Petkovic
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She gave us the “Petko Dance” and interviews more fun than most press conferences. She was thoughtful, quirky, and just a little too cool for the rankings.

18. Gaël Monfils

Gael Monfils
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He’d dive, dance, and hit trick shots even when it made no strategic sense. Monfils wasn’t trying to win fast—he was trying to put on a show.

17. Jelena Janković

Jelena Janković
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She once collided with a ball kid and turned it into a whole comedic skit mid-match. Janković never lacked personality or flair, even when the results were chaotic.

16. Ernests Gulbis

Ernests Gulbis
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He said what he wanted, played like he didn’t care, and somehow still made it deep in Slams now and then. Rich kid energy with a racquet.

15. Bethanie Mattek-Sands

Bethanie Mattek-Sands
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Known as the “Lady Gaga of Tennis,” she wore knee-high socks and wild outfits with zero fear. Whether she won or lost, she did it with flair.

14. Thanasi Kokkinakis

Thanasi Kokkinakis
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He had the style, the nickname (Special K), and the crowd love—even if the consistency wasn’t always there. Injuries slowed him down, but the vibes never left.

13. Alizé Cornet

Alizé Cornet
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She had main character energy, no matter the score. Between dramatic arguments with umpires and theatrical collapses, she was tennis drama royalty.

12. Jack Sock

Jack Sock
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He was better in doubles, but always acted like he was ready to headline center court. Big forehands, bigger energy.

11. Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe
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Tiafoe brings the hype, the crowd connection, and the swagger—even when the scoreboard says otherwise. It’s always a vibe when he’s on court.

10. Camila Giorgi

Camila Giorgi
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Fashion shoots one day, blasting forehands into the stands the next. Giorgi might not have lifted many trophies, but she owned every court she walked on.

9. Marcos Baghdatis

Marcos Baghdatis
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He reached a Slam final and then coasted on vibes for a decade. The Cypriot fanbase, the huge smile, the broken rackets—iconic stuff.

8. Sabine Lisicki

Sabine Lisicki
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That serve could sizzle, but the rest of her game was always a bit unpredictable. Still, she brought a lightness and fun energy that fans loved.

7. Richard Gasquet

Richard Gasquet
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That backhand was art. His vibe? French intellectual who just happened to be playing tennis.

6. Eugenie Bouchard

Eugenie Bouchard
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She made a Slam final, but became more famous for her off-court presence. Instagram queen energy always took precedence over title chases.

5. Alexandr Dolgopolov

Alexandr Dolgopolov
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He played like his controller was stuck on fast-forward. Win or lose, you were in for a wild ride.

4. Jelena Ostapenko

Jelena Ostapenko
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One Slam title, countless unforced errors, and an endless stream of hilarious reactions. She might hit 50 winners or 50 mistakes, but she was never boring.

3. Tommy Haas

Tommy Haas
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A little Hollywood, a little Euro cool, and a lot of flair. His game was elegant, but it was the energy that made him unforgettable.

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2. Andrea Gaudenzi

Andrea Gaudenzi
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Now the head of the ATP, but once upon a time, he was all about the vibes. He wasn’t lifting major trophies, but he was serving Italian charisma left and right.

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1. Mansour Bahrami

Mansour Bahrami
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The undisputed king of tennis vibes. He made an entire second career out of trick shots, crowd work, and good energy—forget wins, he is the vibe.

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