The 2013 Wimbledon tournament is almost done with its first week of matches. And in the first couple of days alone, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were both knocked out opening up the competition to other competitors. Competitors who happen to look good on and off the court. Sure there are the usual suspects (hello, Novak Djkovoic – in, Janko Tipsarevi? – out) but we thought we’d help you get to know a few other players still making the rounds – for at least another few days. Check out the 12 hotties that you should really get to know.
Name: Juan Martín del Potro
Seed: 8
Playing Notes: He dominates from the back or rather the baseline and comes loaded with a powerful serve.
[Photo: SplashNews.com]
Name: Richard Gasquet
Seed: 9
Playing Notes: Gasquet is considered one of the most natural lovers players in the competition.
[Photo: Belelu]
Name: Tommy Haas
Seed: 13
Playing Notes: Haas is known for his power and versatility – being capable of handling all surfaces.
[Photo: SplashNews.com]
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Name: Mikhail Youzhny
Seed: 20
Playing Notes: This crowd-pleaser tends to reward audiences with a military salute after each match.
[Photo: Eurosport]
Name: Juan Mónaco
Seed: 22
Playing Notes: This sunbather is known for his hard (topspin) strokes.
[Photo: Couchbaron]
Name: Andreas Seppi
Seed: 23
Playing Notes: Seppi pushes back rather than dominate; he’s a patient player.
[Photo: Tennis Today]
Name: Benoît Paire
Seed: 25
Playing Notes: Paire aka “The Stalk” is known for playing it fast and loose.
[Photo: Getty]
Name: Jérémy Chardy
Seed: 28
Playing Notes: His strength lies in serving his opponents his balls.
[Photo: Cocotour]
Name: Grigor Dimitrov
Seed: 29
Playing Notes: This player is often compared to Roger Federer because of his love of ground strokes; but he prefers a hard court.
[Photo: Getty]
Name: Feliciano López
Seed: Unseeded
Playing Notes: This lefty is a confident net player and not afraid to charge.
[Photo: SplashNews.com]
Name: Bernard Tomic
Seed: Unseeded
Playing Notes: Tomic is known for his unusual style but that may also because he’s one of the youngest in the field.
[Photo: SplashNews.com]
Name: Kenny de Schepper
Seed: Unseeded
Playing Notes: This nearly 7-ft tall player is the biggest underdog in this tournament, untested in any major competition.
[Photo: Flickr]
Fidelio
Good list, except you left out one of my faves, Ernests Gulbis. Something about that fucker that just makes me all hot and bothered.
evdanker
A couple of these guys are hot, but there are many more who weren’t included here who would be model material.
Darling Nikki
I see that you’re looking at the guys still standing in the tournament. Tsonga is hot (but gone). But for those that are left, you omitted the hottie Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. And Daniel Brands from Germany is quite pleasant on the eyes too (still in it playing doubles).
Niall
Thank you queerty for either: ommitting loads of other players or using pics that don’t show their full hotness e.g. Beniot Paire.
@Fidelio: For good reason, there’s nothing attractive in that, face and personality wise
Fidelio
@Niall: I dunno. I guess it’s ‘cuz he reminds me of my ex, who I was totally head-over-heels for. Literally.
NoHoInTO
I LOVE Juan Martin DelPotro. He is not only a bit taller than myself but sexy as F*cking hell too. You’ve got to watch this guy on the courts, he’s one sexy server and hitter!