Nadal & Djokovic lead the list of most-followed ATP players on social media

Tennis players are some of the most popular athletes in the world, and their social media following reflects that popularity.

According to recent data, Rafael Nadal is the most popular tennis player on Instagram, with 17.1 million followers. Novak Djokovic is in second place with 11.7 million followers, while Roger Federer is in third place with 10.9 million followers.

Nick Kyrgios, the highest-ranked Australian player, is in fourth place with 3.3 million followers. Behind him are Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Martin Del Potro, with 2.1 million and 1.9 million followers respectively.

Alexander Zverev and Andy Murray are tied for seventh place with 1.8 million followers each, while Stefanos Tsitsipas is ninth with 1.7 million followers, closely followed by Matteo Berrettini, who has 1.5 million.

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It's clear that the most successful tennis players are also the most popular on social media. Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer are known for their dominance on the court, and their large social media following is a reflection of their success and popularity. Kyrgios may not have the same level of success on the court, but his outspoken personality has helped him build a large following on social media.

Overall, the popularity of tennis players on social media is a testament to the global popularity of the sport and the personalities of the players. As the sport continues to grow, it's likely that the social media following of tennis players will also continue to grow.