8 Active Tennis Players Who Are Proudly Lesbian
Today we’re going to talk about a subject that brings together sport, visibility, and pride.
Women’s tennis has historically been one of the spaces where LGBTQ plus athletes have broken barriers.
And right now, several professional players are openly lesbian, becoming role models both on and off the court.
In this video, we’ll take a look at the most notable active players in 2025 who proudly represent the community with authenticity and courage.
Let’s start with one of the biggest names, Daria Kaskina. Born in Russia and now competing for Australia, Kasakina came out publicly in 2022 and has since become one of the strongest voices for LGBTQ plus athletes.
Her relationship with Olympic figure skater Natalyia Zabyako is wellknown and together they share glimpses of their lives through vlogs and social media.
On court, Kasakina continues to shine. But off the court, her openness and honesty have made her a true leader for queer youth in sports.
In Belgium, we find Greet Minan, a player who came out publicly a few years ago.
For a time, she was both a romantic and professional partner of fellow Belgian Allison Van Witbank.
Although they are no longer together, the two made history as one of the first openly lesbian couples to compete in Grand Slam tournaments.
Minan is still active on the WTA tour. And in July of this year, she married Marie Deals, a former tennis player who now works as a youth coach.
Now, let’s go to Argentina, where tennis also has strong LGBTQ plus representation. Nadia Podarasa, a Roland Go semi-finalist in 2020, revealed in 2022 that she was in a relationship with fellow Argentine player Gear Mina Naya.
Since then, the two have openly shared their partnership, supporting each other’s careers, even though Nia mostly competes on the ITF circuit.
Their story has had a big impact across Latin America, a region where conversations about diversity in sports are still not always easy.
Now let’s focus on Tara Moore, the British tennis player with a solid presence on both singles and double circuits.
Earlier in her career, she was in a relationship with fellow player Amina Bectas, but today she is engaged to Khloe Court.
Moore has competed in numerous WTA and ITF tournaments, achieving career-high rankings in doubles and consistently performing on tour.
Off the court, she shares glimpses of her personal life with her partner, balancing her professional career with her personal milestones.
[Music] Another strong presence is Demi Shores, a Dutch double specialiSt. Shores came out at a young age and today shares her life with her partner Carmen Keer, a trainer and professional in the fitness and wellness field.
She often speaks naturally about what it means to be both an athlete and a lesbian, serving as an example for younger generations.
Her consistency in doubles has kept her at the top of the rankings for years.
We should also mention Switzerland’s Connie Parin, who has always been open about her identity and once shared a relationship with Tara Moore.
Parin has competed in both WTA and ITF events. While she may not be a household name, she is still part of this group of athletes whose visibility matters deeply.
These stories show that women’s tennis not only delivers exciting matches, but also features players who stand out for their talent, consistency, and personality.
From established stars like Kaskina to couples like Podarasa and Nia, each lease their mark both on and off the court.
Their dedication, effort, and passion demonstrate that being yourself does not conflict with sporting success.
In the end, beyond titles and rankings, it’s very positive when admired public figures show themselves to the world as they are, as this contributes to the visibility and normalization of same-sex relationships.
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