In tennis, boos don’t come from bad backhands—they come from prominent personalities, heated rivalries, and moments that cross the line. Some players seem to bring the noise wherever they go, whether it’s on-court antics, controversial comments, or just having that “villain” energy.
Some are polarizing icons, others are rising stars with a bit too much swagger, but all of them have managed to get under fans’ skin at one time or another. These 15 tennis players get booed for their antics, attitudes, or controversies—whether fair or not, fans love to make their voices heard.
15. Caroline Garcia
Garcia is a strong player, but her confidence can sometimes veer into arrogance. Opposing fans don’t always appreciate her “look at me” energy.
14. Gaël Monfils
Monfils is beloved by many, but some purists don’t appreciate his flair and trick shots. When the crowd expects focus and he delivers fun, it can get mixed reactions.
13. Victoria Azarenka
Azarenka’s intensity and on-court demeanor can rub people the wrong way. Her fierce competitiveness sometimes gets mistaken for coldness by fans.
12. Holger Rune
Rune has all the makings of a star—and all the makings of a player who gets booed. He’s not afraid to ruffle feathers, from arguments with umpires to frosty handshakes.
11. Jelena Ostapenko
She plays with fire and doesn’t hide her frustration, which can quickly turn a crowd against her. Her racket tosses and icy stares don’t exactly scream crowd favorite.
10. Maria Sakkari
She brings much energy, but sometimes that intensity can be too much. If things go sideways, the crowd isn’t always on her side.
9. Daniil Medvedev
Medvedev has sometimes embraced the heel role, even openly trolling fans mid-match. His sarcastic responses and prickly attitude have led to more than a few boos.
8. Danielle Collins
Collins plays with serious fire and never hides her emotions. Her intensity and unapologetic attitude don’t always win over neutral fans.
7. Novak Djokovic
It is one of the greatest ever, but also one of the most divisive. Djokovic has had a rocky relationship with crowds around the world, and it shows in the boos he occasionally receives.
6. Andrey Rublev
Emotional and unpredictable, Rublev wears his heart on his sleeve—and sometimes it backfires. His yelling and self-directed rage can make fans uncomfortable.
5. Coco Gauff
Gauff is a rising superstar, but her growing swagger has made her a polarizing figure in some circles. When confidence borders on cockiness, the crowd notices.
4. Stefanos Tsitsipas
Between the bathroom breaks and the family drama, Tsitsipas has caught plenty of heat from fans. He’s talented, but his antics can easily swing a crowd against him.
3. Aryna Sabalenka
Powerful and confident, Sabalenka doesn’t hold back. Her bold style can be thrilling or grating, depending on who’s watching.
2. Alexander Zverev
Zverev has had both on-court and off-court controversy following him in recent years. That kind of baggage brings boos no matter how well he’s playing.
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1. Nick Kyrgios
No one feeds off a hostile crowd quite like Kyrgios—and no one courts boos with more enthusiasm. Whether smashing rackets, arguing with umpires, or trolling opponents mid-rally, he’s the ultimate tennis showman (and villain, depending on who you ask).
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