Ten Rather Attractive Reasons to watch Professional Tennis

A lot of people seem to think tennis is boring. Well, you sad bastards are missing out. If, like me, you are a shallow git and would enjoy some visual delight whilst you watch your sport, might I suggest you give these fine fellows a sporting chance? In my lowly opinion, here are ten serious pieces of eyecandy you can catch on the other side of the net:

#1 – RAFAEL NADAL (Spain)

There might be prettier faces in the business, but there’s no better competitor, and goddamn, is that hot! Rafa is serious, determined and downright mean on court, and then as soon as he steps off, he’s a humble sweetheart, who’s still afraid of the dark (and lives with mum!). Aww! It’s impossible not to love this guy. Great spirit, great role model, great athlete, great player – and hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of arm porn.

#2 – FELICIANO LOPEZ (Spain)

Men wanna bed this guy, and women wanna be him. His face is just so annoyingly pretty. I mean, look at him! Sure, he’s an inconsistent, unreliable, poor excuse for a player sometimes, but he’s also beautiful beyond comprehension! (Hey, nobody’s perfect Felicity, I accept you as you are!)

#3 – FERNANDO VERDASCO (Spain)

Rounding out our trio of Enviable Spanish Beauty is Nando, who’s got more double faults than Dinara Safina on Grand Slam Finals’ day. I kid, kid! Sure, he probably could play better than he does at times, but that’s okay! Nando’s got his rivals whipped when it comes to his cheeky grin, dark eyes and impeccably styled hair.

#4 – MARAT SAFIN (Russia)

It’s a true shame that Marat is leaving the tour this year. He’s a real character that will be sorely missed for years to come. His charm is in his unpredictable nature, both on and off the court. He’s got a rugged look about him, too, which is a refreshing change in a sport filled with pretty boys!

#5 – MARIO ANCIC (Croatia)

Whether the illness-prone Croatian is hot is debatable, but he sure is cute! Baby Goran is also extremely intelligent, and recently graduated from university with a degree in law! Good looks, athletic, great talent and brains? And you said it wasn’t possible!

#6 – JUAN MONACO (Argentina)

This guy has no good photos on Google whatsoever, but trust me, he’s a looker! He’s one of those “under the radar” players that hasn’t ever hit the headlines, but he’s always nice to watch (for various reasons).

#7 – SIMONE BOLELLI (Italy)

With his bad-boy earring, he might come across as a bit of a poser, but if nothing else, Simone is certainly easy on the eye. He’s an up-and-coming player who, like Monaco, hasn’t caused much fuss thus far, and that’s a true shame. It wouldn’t be a bad thing to see more of him around!

#8 – DAVID FERRER (Spain)

You didn’t seriously think we’d make it to the bottom of the list without mention of another Spaniard, did you? David is another fine example of why Spanish players are always the most interesting. Sure, he’s inconsistent and frustrating to watch, but check out those killer cheekbones! If you need further confirmation of his hotness, google his Spanish Elle photoshoot, where he is joined by good friends Felicity Lopez, Fernando Verdasco and Tommy Robredo. It’s impossible to be disappointed.

#9 – JANKO TIPSAREVIC (Serbia)

Janko comes across as a tortured soul, and that’s exactly why he’s on the list. He’s the very definition of ‘tall, dark & handsome’, and only adds to these attractive qualities with his philosophical musing whilst on court. He’s also got a very nice set of tattoos, should you care to look them up.

#10 – ANDY RODDICK (USA)

Again, you could easily find a prettier face, but Roddick’s appeal is in his typical, all-American charm. He’s funny, unpredictable, endearing and exciting all at once. You’re never bored when you’re watching Andy play, even if he’s just getting beaten by Federer (again)! He’s a right character, and once you get past the copious amounts of sweat, he does have a certain something that sets him apart from the rest.

So, there you have it, ten very good reasons to stick with the tennis, next time it’s on! I’m sure there are lots of Federer fans out there (and Djokovic fans, too, if he has any) who would like to change up this list a fair bit, but I’ve gotta stick to my guns and be honest with my opinions. Maybe I’ll do a list of the sport’s top ten absolute munters, just to balance out all the attractiveness this blog has generated.