Who are the ATP players with the most social media followers?

Tennis players, like most athletes and celebrities in the public eye, attract many social media followers.

Do the most successful ATP players have the most social media (Instagram) followers?

We rank them in descending order, from fifth through first.

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5. Joao Fonseca: 2 million

Relatively new to the scene is Brazilian star Joao Fonseca who took the tennis world by storm since turning pro in 2024. The 19-year-old is currently ranked 28th and possesses two ATP titles. His fans travel around the world to watch him play. Fonseca’s matches have a soccer atmosphere with Brazilian flags and colors on display and lots of screaming and cheering. Given the frenzy surrounding Fonseca, his appearance on the list is a no-brainer.

4. Alexander Zverev: 2.6 million

German Alexander Zverev is fourth on the list with 2.6 million followers. Those followers were elated to watch him finally win his maiden Grand Slam at the 2026 French Open.

3. Jannik Sinner: 5.7 million

Italian tennis fans have many players to cheer for, but ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner tops on the list. Sinner fans are not exclusive to Italy as he has become beloved everywhere.

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2. Carlos Alcaraz: 8.8 million

Speaking of beloved, Carlos Alcaraz is among the most popular players on the ATP Tour. Right now, Alcaraz is sorely missed, but his 8.8 million followers are eagerly awaiting his return which will hopefully happen in Cincinnati.

1. Novak Djokovic: 16.7 million

The greatest male tennis player of all time, Novak Djokovic, assumes the top position with nearly twice as many followers as Alcaraz. Djokovic has opened up and shown fans more in recent years as his kids have gotten older.

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