Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the sport of tennis has been met with a significant increase in interest, finding devoted fans from younger generations both on and off the courts. Part of this surge can be credited to the sport slowly diversifying, rebranding its reputation as an activity reserved for a privileged few. It’s thanks to players like Serena and Venus Williams, who represented for an entire generation a new image of what a tennis player looks like, as well as who is skilled enough to be number one. Furthering tennis’s new age is the sport’s bridge with the preppy fashion aesthetics that have resonated with the masses.
With this revival comes a new wave of tennis stars who are quickly climbing the ranks and are already leaving a lasting legacy. Like the iconic stars John McEnroe and Arthur Asher before them, these young athletes are at the top of their game, breaking their own records as they become the fresh faces to watch for a new generation of enthusiasts.