5 tennis players who also play golf feat. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are well known for their prowess on the tennis court. When they are not training or playing, many tennis players like to wind down with a game of golf instead.

Tennis pros have often described their time on the golf course as a way for them to relax and enjoy themselves. Many of them have even played celebrity golf tournaments and in rare cases, tournaments on the PGA Tour as well.

Here are 5 tennis pros who also play golf:

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5 tennis pros that also play golf ft. Carlos Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal has often enjoyed playing a round of golf and has a deep admiration for the sport. Nadal has played and won several pro-am tournaments, including the Indian Wells tournament and the Balearic Mid-Amateur Golf Championship.

He has also played golf alongside the likes of Bubba Watson. Speaking about his love for the game, Nadal said (according to the Express):

"I love the game of golf in general. I was watching all the afternoon the last round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Golf is great, because you are always in beautiful places when you are playing, and the risk for injury, as you know, is very small."

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Casper Ruud

Norwegian professional tennis player Casper Ruud got into golf at a young age because of his father. Ruud has enjoyed rounds of golf with Rafael Nadal and carries his own clubs when he is traveling.

He added that he went to high school with Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland and that his dream moment would be to play on a professional golf tour. Speaking via USGA, Ruud said:

“Sometimes I dream that I could play in a tournament on the PGA Tour or European tour. A sponsor’s exemption – that would be a dream moment for me."

"Hovland and I went to high school together for a couple of years before he went off to college. We were supposed to play last summer, but something came up for him at the last minute. As an athlete myself, I know how busy the days can get. But if it happens, I’m sure it would be fun. I follow him [on social media] because I love golf. I’m not sure if he loves tennis as much as I love golf, but he does send me messages sometimes. He’s a great guy."

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Novak Djokovic

24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic often trades his tennis racket for a golf club during his time off. He most recently played the iconic 2023 Ryder Cup celebrity All-Star match alongside the likes of Gareth Bale and Carlos Sainz.

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Mardy Fish

Former American professional tennis player Mardy Fish is known to be one of the best celebrity golfers. He is the winner of the 2020 American Century Championship and the 2016 and 2018 Diamond Resorts Invitational.

Mardy Fish also received a sponsors exemption to the 2022 3M Open, which is an official event on the PGA Tour. He missed the cut by 12 shots.

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Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is an avid golf player, often spending his breaks on the golf course. Alcaraz said that playing golf allows him to relax and take his mind off the intensity of playing tennis.

Alcaraz has played golf alongside other tennis stars including Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal.