In pictures: Tennis players and their dogs

Many tennis players own dogs, and fortunately for tennis fans, many allow us to keep up with their furry friends on social media. Enjoy this gallery of the dogs of the ATP and WTA Tour.

The world number 1 is an animal lover and dogs are her favorite. She owns four: Rudy, Maxi, Affie and Chino. “Coming home and cuddling them on the couch is one of the easiest but most enjoyable things for me. Whether I win or lose, they love me the same.” She was appointed in 2018 Ambassador for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Credit: Instagram

Geoffrey Steines

May 6, 2021

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Novak and Jelena Djokovic

The Djokovic couple adopted two poodles, which they named Pierre and Tesla. He even opened an Instagram account for them, which has not been active since December 2018. Credit: COUVERCELLE / TENNISMAG / PANORAMIC
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Serena Williams with Christopher Chip Rafael Nadal

After saying goodbye in 2015 to Jackie, a 17-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Serena Williams adopted a Yorkshire Terrier in 2017. His name is Christopher "Chip" Rafael Nadal, as indicated by his dedicated Instagram account (inactive since the end of 2018). It is specified in his description that he is "a ladies' man" and that he loves "ties". "He loves watching tennis," Serena said in an interview with Omaze. Credit: Instagram
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Dominic Thiem with Hugo

Whenever he gets the chance, Dominic Thiem spends time with Hugo, the family dog, such as during the spring 2020 confinement. The Austrian has also indicated that he is the owner of domestic hens, some of which are eaten by his dog. But Thiem is a fervent defender of the animal cause and the protection of the environment, subjects mentioned on his secondary Instagram account. Credit: Facebook
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Ashleigh Barty avec Affie et Chino

The world number 1 is an animal lover and dogs are her favorite. She owns four: Rudy, Maxi, Affie and Chino. “Coming home and cuddling them on the couch is one of the easiest but most enjoyable things for me. Whether I win or lose, they love me the same." She was appointed in 2018 Ambassador for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Credit: Instagram
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Andy Murray with Maggie May and Rusty

Andy Murray and his wife Kim Sears own two dogs: Maggie May and Rusty. Maggie May has become a star, with a Twitter account in her name boasting around 30,000 followers (now deleted) and even a book, actually written by Kim Sears and titled "How to Take Care of Your Human: A Guide for Them. dogs". Credit: Instagram
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Nick Kyrgios with Quincy

Nick Kyrgios praises the importance of his dogs in his life and in his balance. "I have two at home, Quincy and King. They always give me a smile and make me realize how important the simple things are in life," he told Health Hacker at the start of 2021. Source: Instagram
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Venus Williams with Harry

Venus Williams rarely misses an opportunity to post photos with Harry, on court, at the market in Rome or for #NationalDogDay. Source: Instagram
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Alexander Zverev with Lövik

Already the owner of Lövik, a poodle that he owns with his brother Mischa and to whom a now inactive Instagram account was dedicated, Alexander Zverev brought Pop, a terrier, back from Miami in 2019. Credit: Getty Images / Instagram
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David Goffin with Naro

David Goffin is the proud owner of Naro, a chocolate Labrador, since 2015. The Belgian thus described, in comments reported by the RTBF, the happiness of having a presence at his home: "It's great when you come home at home and we see that he's there, that he's happy to meet you, and that he's celebrating you. It's awesome, he's a great company. He's always loyal, and it feels really good when you come back." Credit: Instagram
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Benoit Paire with Ravioli

Benoît Paire adopted a dog named Ravioli in the summer of 2020. The Frenchman regularly gave news on Instagram the first days. But the dog has been more discreet on Paire's social networks in recent weeks. Credit: Instagram
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Amélie Mauresmo with Muxu

Amélie Mauresmo has always owned dogs. The former world number 1 is here with Muxu, a golden retriever adopted in early 2017 and who had joined in the Bengal era. On the other hand, she had lost Sophie in the course of 2015. Credit: Instagram
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Milos Raonic with Charlie

Milos Raonic adopted Charlie in 2020. The Canadian even assured, before the Cincinnati tournament in 2020 (played in New York), that the decision to adopt a dog was the best of his life. Credit: Instagram
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Alexei Popyrin and Amy with Archie

Alexei Popyrin and his partner Amy adopted Archie in 2020. The Australian notably took him with him to see Amy in London. “You might have seen him at UTS. Nothing to see, he behaves much better now, Popyrin smiled in an interview with Tennis Majors. It was quite an adventure to move with him. the train from Nice to Paris, and then we drove to London. " Credit: Instagram
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David Ferrer with Bari

David Ferrer, here at the veterinary clinic with Bari, remains discreet about his relationship with his dog and documents it relatively little, on social networks or in the media. Credit: Instagram