Tennis is the absolute sport of panache and ingenuity, a duel of character and tranquility. It has been conquered by many by skill and talent, by courage and grit and by passion and fervor. But few have been able to annex the sport through their savior-faire and grandeur..From the time Tennis came into being in the Victorian era, style has definitely been its customary accessory. Be it before the Open era or after it, many personalities have graced the Tennis courts with the dash of elegance and the taste of vogue. And here am selecting a few who stood out not necessarily because of their style of play but surely due to their own style.
1. Andre Aggasi
The ultimate style icon of the Tennis court has to be the great Andre Agassi. As if the Tennis world was going in to the morally right class were noblemen prevailed,there came a rebel, a savior of sorts in the 1990s. With his bright colored outfit and neon glow shoes and of course the famous mullet hairstyle ( which was a wig) , Andre Aggasi became the wildest thing on the Tennis court . Aggasi was style icon who never-backed out from exhibiting himself on the field, be it the emotions or his dress, they were always true and definitely had a lasting impression on everyone who witnessed him.
2. Anna Kournokova
This Russian babe was the ultimate beauty of the tennis court. The 15 year old in the 1996 US Open made some heads turns and she became a regular of fashion magazines and various “hot” lists. But it was not only the the sublime beauty of Ana which was on display but the way she carried herself on the field. A strong baseline player she would always have an attire to impress. From sleek curvy sleeveless tops to the high bloomers to reveal her never ending legs. She was hotness personified.
3. Roger Federer
Roger is probably the only player in the list I think is stylish not because of the way he carries himself but because of the way he is and how he plays. A legend in the making you seem to be honored when you witness Fedex in action. Be its his accurate backhand or the thumping forehand he seems to be at ease always. He dominates the baseline like a lion and moves across the court swiftly like a gazelle. With a composure second to a rock this unfathomable player is the noblemen of this era I earlier referred to and probably the most stylish of them all.
4. Maria Sharapova
Another Russian bombshell, well not exactly a bombshell because this new age beauty is more into the category suave. This citified stunner is a role model for millions of girls out there. The way she carries herself and the choice of her attire is something one might call classic. From here regular simply awesome cocktailish wardrobe to one of its kind Tuxedo, this blonde beauty very well knows the expression “Dress to kill”.
5. Serena Williams
When it comes to Tennis legacy only a few might miss the William sisters name. The sister act have dominated the women circuit like none other. And even when it comes to being the stylish they are not far behind. Serena especially is a person who has always made a style statement. With a bold fashion sense this powerhouse girl has always stood out. Be it the all denim ready to dig outfit or the more vibrant colored ensemble she will always catch your attention for sure.
6. Venus Williams
The older William sister has always matched up to her younger sister in every aspect of the game and she has always been in the thick of fashion all the time. From her more recent lacy corset outfit in the French open to various other fashion statements like the tank outfit she has never shied away from from trying something different.
7.
This pale Swedish legend played in a era which could very well be termed as the decade of fashion disaster and probably this would be the reason he stood out with his beard,the “too short” shorts, V-Neck shirts and the flashy headband, a trend his contemporary, legendary John Mcenroe also followed. There was nothing deviant about him or his style statement but he was justifiable for sure and his manly physical attributes did earn him a lot of fan following.
8. Rafael Nadal
The Spanish matador is nothing like his contemporary Roger Federer yet they seem to find a place next to each other. This clay court expert is as bullish as it can get. His style statement is his emotions for sure. With Sleeveless Ts revealing the bulging biceps and the capri pants complemented by the head band surely calls for a style statement.
9. Fred Perry
This list of top 10 stylish Tennis players will be incomplete without the name of legendary Fred Perry who came out with a revolutionary attire in the 1952 Wimbledon . He donned a branded polo shirt and trousers all white which later acted as the base for the different style trends in Tennis.
10. Arthur Ashe
Another name from the past, this first ever Afro American champion was a style icon. With his classic mid Afro hair style, shorts and tracks which eventually became the most popular attire in Men Tennis, he graced the Tennis court for a brief period of time.
No comments:
Post a Comment