Famous Canadian Tennis Players

Leylah Annie Fernandez is a Canadian professional tennis player who has achieved rankings as high as world No. 13 in singles and No. 17 in doubles. She secured her first WTA Tour title at the 2021 Monterrey Open and notably reached the final of the 2021 US Open as a 19-year-old. Fernandez has defeated top-ranked players on her path to success and played a significant role in Canada's historic Billie Jean King Cup victory in 2023.

Leylah Fernandez is a Canadian professional tennis player who has achieved impressive rankings on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour. She reached world No. 13 in singles and No. 17 in doubles. Fernandez secured her first WTA Tour title at the 2021 Monterrey Open and notably finished as the runner-up at the 2021 US Open. She defeated several top-ranked players on her way to the final. Additionally, Fernandez played a key role in Canada's historic Billie Jean King Cup victory in 2023.

Mary Pierce is a retired tennis professional who represented France internationally in team competitions and the Olympics. She achieved significant success in her career, winning four Grand Slam titles, including two in singles, one in doubles, and one in mixed doubles. Pierce also won numerous singles and doubles titles on the WTA Tour, as well as reaching the finals of prestigious events such as the US Open and French Open. Known for her powerful playing style, Pierce was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019.

Denis Shapovalov is a Canadian professional tennis player who has achieved significant success in both singles and doubles competitions. He has reached a career-high ranking of world No. 10 in singles and No. 44 in doubles. Shapovalov has won one ATP Tour singles title and has made notable runs at Grand Slam events, including reaching the semi-finals at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Known for his aggressive playing style and powerful groundstrokes, Shapovalov has been recognized with awards such as ATP Most Improved Player and Canada's male athlete of the year.

Greg Rusedski is a renowned British-Canadian former professional tennis player who achieved great success during his career. He was ranked as the British No. 1 player multiple times and reached a career-high ATP ranking of world No. 4. Rusedski was a finalist at the US Open in 1997 and received prestigious awards for his outstanding performance. He also made significant contributions to the Great Britain Davis Cup team, showcasing his talent and dedication to the sport at the highest level.

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu is a Canadian professional tennis player with a career-high ranking of world No. 4. She made history by winning the US Open and the Canadian Open in 2019, becoming the first Canadian to win a major singles title in tennis. Known for her powerful and versatile playing style, Andreescu gained recognition by winning the Indian Wells Open and qualifying for the WTA Finals in 2019. She is admired by fans globally for her exciting gameplay and has garnered strong support from Canadian and Romanian supporters.

Eugenie "Genie" Bouchard is a Canadian professional tennis and pickleball player. She gained recognition in 2014 by reaching the final of the Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first Canadian-born player to achieve this feat. Bouchard also made notable appearances in the semifinals of the Australian Open and French Open that same year. Her success led to accolades such as WTA Newcomer of the Year and WTA Most Improved Player. Bouchard reached a career-high ranking of world No. 5, marking a significant milestone for Canadian tennis. She continues to compete on the professional tours in both tennis and pickleball.

Gabriela "Gaby" Dabrowski is a Canadian professional tennis player known for her success in doubles competitions. She achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 3 in July 2024. Dabrowski has won three Grand Slam titles, including the 2023 US Open doubles title with Erin Routliffe, the 2017 French Open mixed-doubles title with Rohan Bopanna, and the 2018 Australian Open doubles title with Mate Pavić. She also reached a singles ranking of world No. 164 in November 2014.

Félix Auger-Aliassime is a Canadian professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of No. 6. He has won five singles titles and one doubles title on the ATP Tour, and was named the 2022 Canadian Press athlete of the year. Auger-Aliassime achieved significant milestones at a young age on the ATP Challenger Tour, becoming the youngest player to win a main draw match at 14 years and 11 months old. He has had multiple ATP final appearances and reached the semifinals at the 2021 US Open.

Vasek Pospisil is a highly successful Canadian professional tennis player with notable achievements in both singles and doubles. He has achieved a career-high world singles ranking of No. 25 and No. 4 in doubles. Pospisil notably won the 2014 Wimbledon Championships and the 2015 Indian Wells Masters men's doubles titles alongside Jack Sock. Additionally, he reached the quarterfinals in singles at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships, showcasing his versatility and skill on the court.

Robert Farah Maksoud is a Colombian former professional tennis player who achieved significant success in doubles competition, reaching the world No. 1 ranking and winning two Grand Slam titles in 2019. He won a total of 19 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, including two Masters 1000 level titles. Farah also represented Colombia in the Davis Cup and at the Olympic Games. Known for his strong performances in doubles play, he spent a total of 68 weeks at the top of the doubles rankings and was year-end No. 1 in 2019 and 2020.

Daniel Nestor is a Canadian former professional tennis player known for his exceptional achievements in doubles tennis. Throughout his career, Nestor won numerous titles with various partners, including Olympic gold and major titles. He was the first player to achieve victories in all major events, Tour Finals, and an Olympic gold medal. Nestor was ranked world No. 1 in doubles and received multiple ATP Doubles Team of the Year awards. His longevity and success place him among the greatest doubles players in history.

Rebecca Marino is a Canadian professional tennis player who reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 38 in July 2011. She was awarded Female Player of the Year by Tennis Canada in both 2010 and 2011. Marino took a break from tennis in 2013 to pursue studies in English literature at the University of British Columbia and was involved in rowing. After announcing her comeback in 2017, she faced delays but returned to the pro circuit in 2018, winning a tournament in Turkey upon her return.

Milos Raonic is a Canadian professional tennis player known for his exceptional serve, considered one of the best in the Open Era. He has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 3 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Raonic made history as the highest-ranked Canadian player and the first Canadian man in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon final, the Australian Open semifinals, and the French Open quarterfinals. He has secured eight ATP Tour titles and is recognized for his all-court style emphasizing short points.

Juan Carlos Aguilar is a successful tennis player with achievements both in singles and doubles. He has won multiple titles in various ITF tournaments across different countries. His notable wins include the 2016 US Open boys' doubles title and victories in tournaments such as the ITF G1 Copa del Cafe in Costa Rica and the ITF B1 Campeonato Sudamericano de 18 in Argentina. Aguilar has demonstrated skill and versatility on the court, showcasing his talent and potential as a rising star in the tennis world.

Sylvain Bruneau is a Canadian former tennis player turned successful tennis coach. He currently coaches Bianca Andreescu, a rising star in the tennis world. Bruneau transitioned to coaching early in his career, working his way up from teaching at clubs to overseeing a junior program in Quebec. He played a key role in developing young talents and coaching Team Quebec and Team Canada at national and international events. Bruneau's accomplishments include leading Canada to the World Group I in 2015 and becoming the head coach of the National Women’s Program in 2019.