The Most Badass Americans in Tennis History

John McEnroe? Serena Williams? Andre Agassi? Who's your pick for No. 1?

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Given the amount of machismo sports we follow in the United States—football, basketball, wrestling—tennis sometimes doesn't get its proper due. There's no physical contact, no wild crashes, and no gruseome injuries—it's popularily viewed alongside golf as a leisure sport. That shouldn't, however, prevent us from acknowledging the true American badasses who have taken the court. From Serena Williams' fire and Andre Agassi's career-saving lifestyle changes to Billie Jean King's championships and social activism, these are the Most Badass Americans in Tennis History.

*We've included a couple naturalized citizens for this list.*

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Frank Parker

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Tracy Austin

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Chris Evert

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Jim Courier

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Andy Roddick

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Pete Sampras

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Monica Seles

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Jimmy Connors

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Martina Navratilova

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Andre Agassi

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Serena Williams

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Billie Jean King

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Arthur Ashe

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John McEnroe

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