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Adam Scott (golfer)
Adam Scott (golfer), Australian professional golfer born 1980 in Adelaide; 2013 Masters champion, first Australian to win it, 14 PGA Tour wins, former World No. 1, and holder of the longest active consecutive major-start streak.
Adidas Stan Smith
Adidas Stan Smith: white leather tennis-turned-lifestyle sneaker, originally the mid-1960s 'Haillet' for Robert Haillet, renamed for Stan Smith (1973, Haillet dropped 1978); 22 million pairs by 1989, withdrawn 2011, relaunched 2013, adidas's all-time bestseller.
Aditi Ashok
Aditi Ashok (born 1998 in Bengaluru, Karnataka) is an Indian professional golfer on the LPGA and Ladies European Tours, first Indian to win an LET title.
Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis, nicknamed Jackpot, English PDC darts player from Stoke-on-Trent; back-to-back world champion 2011 and 2012, first nine-dart finish in a world final, four World Cup titles with Phil Taylor; left the tour in 2023, returning via MODUS Super Series in 2025.
Adrian Mannarino
Adrian Mannarino, born 1988 in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, French left-handed tennis pro; five ATP titles, career-high No. 17 in 2024 as oldest man to reach the Top 20, flat counterpunching style.
African Table Tennis Federation
The African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) is the continental governing body for table tennis in Africa, founded in Cairo in 1961 and now comprising 54 member associations.
Agnieszka Radwańska
Agnieszka Radwanska (Agnieszka Radwańska), Polish tennis player, world No. 2 in 2012, 2012 Wimbledon finalist, 2015 WTA Finals champion, 20 WTA singles titles, retired November 2018.
Agustín Tapia
Agustín Tapia ('El Mozart de Catamarca', born 1999), Argentine padel player, world number 1 with Arturo Coello since 2023; 65 major titles, 47-match 2024 streak, two FIP World Cups with Argentina.
Ajla Tomljanović
Ajla Tomljanović, born 1993 in Zagreb, is an Australian tennis player, career-high WTA No. 32, three-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist (Wimbledon 2021, 2022; US Open 2022) who beat Serena Williams in her final match.
Akane Yamaguchi (山口茜)
Akane Yamaguchi (山口茜), born 1997, Japanese women's singles badminton player; three-time BWF World champion (2021, 2022, 2025), first Japanese world No. 1 (2018), 35 titles, 5th at three Olympics.
Akshay Bhatia
Akshay Bhatia, American left-handed professional golfer (born 2002, Wake Forest, NC). Three PGA Tour wins, all in playoffs: 2023 Barracuda, 2024 Valero Texas Open, 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational; first Drive, Chip & Putt finalist to reach the Masters.
Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry
Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner, men's tennis' leading post-Big Three matchup since 2021; Alcaraz led the head-to-head 10-6 after 16 matches through the 2025 ATP Finals.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Spanish tennis player born 1999 in Malaga; 2017 Wimbledon junior champion, 2021 Roland Garros quarterfinalist, career-high ATP No. 14, and winner of the 2026 Mallorca and Chengdu titles after five lost finals.
Alejandro Galán Romo
Alejandro Galán Romo (Ale Galán), Spanish padel player born 1996 in Madrid; world No. 1 with Lebrón 2020-2022, now No. 3 with Federico Chingotto, 25 Premier Padel titles, PPA president.
Alex de Minaur
Alex de Minaur, Australian tennis player born 1999 in Sydney, nicknamed Demon; career-high ATP No. 5 (July 2026), 11 titles, first Australian Nitto ATP Finals singles qualifier since Hewitt 2004.
Alex Eala
Alexandra "Alex" Eala, Filipino tennis player born 2005; 2022 US Open girls' champion, 2025 Miami semifinalist, 2026 Washington WTA 500 winner, career-high WTA No. 18.
Alex Olmedo
Alex Olmedo (Alejandro Olmedo, 1936-2020), Peruvian-born tennis player; won Wimbledon and the Australian Championships in 1959, first Latin American man with a Grand Slam singles title, and led the U.S. to the 1958 Davis Cup.
Alexander Bublik
Alexander Bublik (Александр Бублик), born 1997 in Gatchina, Russia, is a Kazakhstani tennis player, nine-time ATP titlist (Halle 2023, 2025), former Russia junior, career-high No. 10, first Kazakh in the ATP top 10, known for underarm serves and drop shots.
Alexander Vasilev (tennis)
Alexander Vasilev is a Bulgarian tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 564 in 2026. He has played singles for Bulgaria in the Davis Cup with a 2–1 record.
Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev, German tennis player born 1997 in Hamburg; two-time Grand Slam champion (Roland Garros 2026, US Open 2026), Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist, two-time ATP Finals champion, career-high ranking No. 2.
Alexander Zverev Sr.
Alexander Zverev Sr., former Soviet tennis player (ATP No. 175 in 1985, USSR Davis Cup team) and coach of sons Alexander Zverev, Roland Garros 2026 champion, and Mischa Zverev; constant head coach despite Ferrero, Lendl, Bruguera stints.
Alexandra Eala career statistics
Alexandra (Alex) Eala, Filipino tennis player; career stats: WTA career-high No. 18 (Aug 24, 2026), 1 WTA title (Washington 2026), Miami 2025 WTA 1000 semifinalist, 2022 US Open junior champion, career W/L 40/22.
Alexandra Stevenson
Alexandra Stevenson (born 1980, La Jolla, California), American tennis player, daughter of Julius Erving; first woman qualifier to reach the Wimbledon semifinals (1999), career-high No. 18 in 2002, later an ESPN analyst.
Alexei Popyrin
Alexei Popyrin, Australian tennis player (born 1999, Sydney), 2017 Roland Garros junior champion, three ATP titles including 2024 Montreal Masters 1000, career-high No. 19, beat Djokovic at 2024 US Open.
Alfie Hewett
Alfie Hewett (born 1997, Cantley, Norfolk) is a British wheelchair tennis player, world No. 1 in singles, with nine Grand Slam singles and 21 doubles titles, a 2024 career Grand Slam, and Paralympic gold in doubles with Gordon Reid.
Alison Kreviazuk
Alison Kreviazuk, Canadian curler from Ottawa, longtime second on Team Rachel Homan; won Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2013 and 2014, world bronze 2013 and silver 2014, Frances Brodie Award 2014; left Team Homan in 2014 for Sweden, later a Swedish Olympic curling coach.
Alister MacKenzie
Alister MacKenzie (1870–1934), the "Course Doctor", was a British golf course architect and former surgeon and camouflage officer; designer of Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne West.
Alizé Cornet
Alizé Cornet, French tennis player (Niçoise), former world No. 11, six WTA singles titles, 2022 Australian Open quarterfinalist, and record holder with 69 consecutive Grand Slam main draws; retired 2024, returned 2025, retired again.
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), founded 23 July 1868 as the All England Croquet Club, is the private Wimbledon members' club that owns the grounds and stages The Championships, with LTA surplus sharing and a planned 39-court expansion.
All England Lawn Tennis Ground plc
All England Lawn Tennis Ground plc is a British public limited company, incorporated in 1920, that owns and develops the Wimbledon grounds and is controlled by the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.