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December 7, 2019 By  All-time Best, ATP, Featured

Top 10 Men’s Tennis Players of the 2010s Decade – Part 1

The 2010s decade of ATP Tennis has finally concluded. After 10 very eventful years in Men’s Tennis, it is time to begin the countdown of the 10 best players of the last 10 years. Below are our picks for five of the best players of the last decade:

10. Kevin Anderson (South Africa): 2010-2019

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2010s Statistics

  • Decade Highlights: 2 
    • Grand Slam Finals – 2
      • 2 runner-ups – 2017 US Open, 2018 Wimbledon
  • Best Ranking: #5
  • Win rate: 60%
9. Kei Nishikori (Japan): 2010-2019

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  • Decade Highlights: 2 
    • Grand Slam Finals – 1
      • 1 runner-up – 2014 US Open
    • Olympic Medals – 1
      • 1 bronze – 2016 Rio Olympics
  • Best Ranking: #4
  • Win rate: 69%
8. Dominic Thiem (Austria): 2011-2019

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2010s Statistics

  • Decade Highlights: 3 
    • Grand Slam Finals – 2
    • Year-End Championship Finals – 1
      • 1 runner-up – 2019 ATP Finals
  • Best Ranking: #4
  • Win rate: 69%
7. Marin Čilić (Croatia): 2010-2019
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2010s Statistics

  • Decade Highlights: 3 
    • Grand Slam Finals – 3
      • 1 title – 2014 US Open
      • 2 runner-ups – 2017 Wimbledon, 2018 Australian Open
  • Best Ranking: #3
  • Win rate: 67%
6. Juan Martín del Potro (Argentina): 2010-2019
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2010s Statistics

  • Decade Highlights: 3
    • Grand Slam Finals – 1 
      • 1 runner-up – 2018 US Open
    • Olympic Medals – 2
      • 1 silver – 2016 Rio Olympics
      • 1 bronze – 2012 London Olympics
  • Best Ranking: #3
  • Win rate: 74%

Were these the players you expected to be listed No.10 to No.6 on this list? Let me know in the comments below! Keep a lookout for Part 2 of this segment where we countdown the best 5 players of this decade!

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About Vithun Illankovan

Best known for being part of hit Reality TV show The Circle (UK S3), I also produce Tennis content for Last Word on Sport. I very much enjoy following both the ATP and WTA Tours reporting the facts and dividing opinion with some of my controversial takes. I am generally a fan of most sports and will be happy to write for your site upon request. Please contact me on Twitter (@VitIllankovan) or Instagram (@vithunillankovan) for any enquiries!

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