Tennis is an emotional rollercoaster filled with pressure, intensity, and the occasional flying racket. But not every player lets the chaos get to them—some glide through matches with the calm of a yoga instructor on a beach at sunrise.
These players didn’t scream at umpires or smash their racquets—they kept things cool, composed, and classy from first serve to match point. Here are the 15 most even-tempered tennis stars of all time, ranked from quietly collected to zen master level calm.
15. Kevin Anderson
Anderson brought a quiet intensity to every match without ever losing his cool. Even in five-set battles, his demeanor rarely changed.
14. Madison Keys
Keys plays with power, but carries herself with steady professionalism. Whether winning or losing, her emotional control is always on point.
13. Richard Gasquet
Gasquet’s style is smooth, and so is his temperament. He’s always been more about finesse than fire.
12. Simona Halep
Halep competes hard but stays grounded. She channels pressure into focus rather than frustration.
11. Milos Raonic
Raonic may have one of the hardest serves in tennis, but his personality is pure calm. He approaches every match like it’s business as usual.
10. David Goffin
Goffin is the definition of low-drama. He lets his tennis speak for him, and it rarely includes any outbursts.
9. Kim Clijsters
Clijsters was loved as much for her kind-hearted nature as her game. Win or lose, she handled it all with grace and maturity.
8. Juan Martín del Potro
Del Potro’s gentle giant reputation was well-earned. Despite injuries and setbacks, he remained humble and composed through it all.
7. Ashleigh Barty
Barty’s calmness on court became her trademark. Her ability to block out noise and keep her head was a huge part of her success.
6. Tomas Berdych
Berdych never brought much drama—just solid tennis and an even-keel attitude. You could count on him to stay cool, no matter the opponent.
5. Lindsay Davenport
Davenport had a champion’s mindset without the tantrums. Her steady, composed energy made her a role model for many.
4. Caroline Wozniacki
Wozniacki balanced competitiveness with consistency in temperament. She handled the spotlight with class and never lost her cool under pressure.
3. Novak Djokovic
Djokovic has had his fiery moments, but over time he developed a monk-like focus. His ability to reset mentally mid-match is nothing short of impressive.
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2. Rafael Nadal
Nadal plays with passion but never loses control. His respect for the game, opponents, and officials has been consistent his entire career.
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1. Roger Federer
Federer is the gold standard of grace under pressure. His elegance, demeanor, and effortless calm made him not just great—but beloved.
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