Israel
Shahar Pe’er
World No. 11
Five WTA titles; two major quarterfinals
A global tennis tradition
Jewish Tennis Legends
Champions, pioneers, coaches and national-team heroes from Israel and the Jewish diaspora. Identity and heritage are included only when publicly documented—not inferred from names or nationality.
Across generations
A history bigger than one country.
From Dick Savitt and Suzy Kormoczy to Shahar Pe’er, Andy Ram and Diego Schwartzman, Jewish players have shaped tennis on every major stage.
Argentina
Diego Schwartzman
World No. 8
2020 French Open semifinalist
Israel
Anna Smashnova
World No. 15
12 WTA singles titles
Israel
Dudi Sela
World No. 29
Wimbledon fourth round; Davis Cup standout
Israel
Andy Ram
Doubles No. 5
Three Grand Slam doubles/mixed titles
USA
Brad Gilbert
World No. 4
20 ATP titles; Olympic bronze; elite coach
Men
Full Men’s ListLeading Jewish men.
| Player | Country | Peak | Signature achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Savitt | USA | World No. 2 | 1951 Wimbledon & Australian champion |
| Tom Okker | Netherlands | World No. 3 | US Open finalist; doubles No. 1 |
| Brian Gottfried | USA | World No. 3 | 1977 French Open finalist; 25 singles titles |
| Brad Gilbert | USA | World No. 4 | 20 ATP titles; Olympic bronze; elite coach |
| Harold Solomon | USA | World No. 5 | 1976 French Open finalist |
| Herb Flam | USA | World No. 5 | U.S. and French finalist |
| Aaron Krickstein | USA | World No. 6 | Nine ATP titles; US Open semifinalist |
| Eliot Teltscher | USA | World No. 6 | Ten singles titles; major mixed doubles champion |
| Brian Teacher | USA | World No. 7 | 1980 Australian Open champion |
| Jay Berger | USA | World No. 7 | ATP Top 10; major wins over No. 1-level stars |
| Diego Schwartzman | Argentina | World No. 8 | 2020 French Open semifinalist |
| Pierre Darmon | France | World No. 8 | 1963 French finalist |
Women
Full Women’s ListLeading Jewish women.
SK
Hungary
Suzy Kormoczy
World No. 2
1958 French Championships singles champion
JH
USA
Julie Heldman
World No. 5
Top 5 star; women’s pro-tour pioneer
AB
Great Britain
Angela Buxton
Wimbledon finalist
Major doubles champion with Althea Gibson
IK
South Africa
Ilana Kloss
Doubles No. 1
US Open doubles champion
Israel
Shahar Pe’er
World No. 11
Five WTA titles; two major quarterfinals
AL
USA
Andrea Leand
World No. 12
U.S. junior No. 1; Maccabiah gold
Israel
Anna Smashnova
World No. 15
12 WTA singles titles
EB
USA
Elise Burgin
No. 22 singles
WTA singles champion; Top 10 doubles
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