BABY F-ACE

Tennis stars turned into babies in hilarious AI-generated images ahead of Wimbledon.. can you work them all out?

Etienne Fermie

Published: 13:18, 30 Jun 2023
Updated: 13:18, 30 Jun 2023

WIMBLEDON is set to get underway on Monday, with the world's biggest stars flocking to SW19.

Ahead of the Championships, Instagram's has mocked up a series of images depicting what legends past and present would have looked like as babies.

Picture 1... this elegant star will always be the All-England Club's favourite — Picture 1... this elegant star will always be the All-England Club's favouriteCredit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 2... Fans flocked to SW19 in their droves to watch this star in his prime — Picture 2... Fans flocked to SW19 in their droves to watch this star in his primeCredit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 3... The men's GOAT race is hotly-disputed, the women's is far more clear — Picture 3... The men's GOAT race is hotly-disputed, the women's is far more clearCredit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 4... This serial winner has not tasted defeat on Centre Court since 2013 — Picture 4... This serial winner has not tasted defeat on Centre Court since 2013Credit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Using artificial intelligence, the Instagram artist has produced images of the tennis tots in their kits as if they were playing as youngsters.

Many of them sported cheesy grins in the images.

Others wore classic tennis polos, with some also donning jackets or even cardigans.

All appeared on court, with many also clutching racquets.

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Picture 1 depicts an eight-time Wimbledon champion, a man that will always be in many fans' hearts.

While Picture 2 shows a man whose natural style and flair made the sport effortlessly cool in his era, before his shock initial retirement aged 26.

Picture 3 features undoubtedly the greatest woman to ever play the sport, no debate required.

And Picture 4 illustrates a tennis warrior that has staggeringly not lost on Centre Court since 2013.

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Picture 5... This rising star will hope not to be 'bullied' at Wimbledon this year — Picture 5... This rising star will hope not to be 'bullied' at Wimbledon this yearCredit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 6... This fan favourite sported a wide range of haircuts in his career — Picture 6... This fan favourite sported a wide range of haircuts in his careerCredit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 7... More at home on clay, this superstar has also made a habit of winning plenty of matches on grass — Picture 7... More at home on clay, this superstar has also made a habit of winning plenty of matches on grassCredit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 8... This superstar surely wouldn't mind being 17 again at SW19 — Picture 8... This superstar surely wouldn't mind being 17 again at SW19Credit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 9... You should seriously know who this star is — Picture 9... You should seriously know who this star isCredit: @the_ai_dreams / instagram

Picture 5 depicts a man that will hope to advance beyond round four at the All-England Club for the first time.

And Picture 6 shows a much-beloved star, eyebrows and all, with no hair... or wig.

In Picture 7 we see a man more renowned for his clay court prowess, although that's not to say he's not won plenty on grass.

While Picture 8 illustrates a woman who peaked at Wimbledon aged just 17.

And if you cannot get who is depicted in Picture 9, well, you cannot be serious.

DID YOU GET THEM RIGHT?

Picture 1: Roger Federer

Roger Federer won Wimbledon a staggering eight times — Roger Federer won Wimbledon a staggering eight timesCredit: AFP

Picture 2: Bjorn Borg

Bjorn Borg won five Wimbledon Championships prior to his initial shock retirement aged 26 — Bjorn Borg won five Wimbledon Championships prior to his initial shock retirement aged 26Credit: AP:Associated Press

Picture 3: Serena Williams

American icon Serena Williams won a staggering seven Wimbledon Championships — American icon Serena Williams won a staggering seven Wimbledon ChampionshipsCredit: Sunday Times

Picture 4: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has an incredible record on SW19... winning the last four men's singles in a row — Novak Djokovic has an incredible record on SW19... winning the last four men's singles in a rowCredit: PA

Picture 5: Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas accused Nick Kyrgios of being a 'bully' after losing to the Aussie last year — Stefanos Tsitsipas accused Nick Kyrgios of being a 'bully' after losing to the Aussie last yearCredit: Reuters

Picture 6: Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi won Wimbledon for the only time in 1992 — Andre Agassi won Wimbledon for the only time in 1992Credit: Getty

Picture 7: Rafael Nadal

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Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal reached last year's semi-finals before having to withdraw through injury — Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal reached last year's semi-finals before having to withdraw through injuryCredit: PA

Picture 8: Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova last featured at Wimbledon in 2019, having won it in 2004 — Maria Sharapova last featured at Wimbledon in 2019, having won it in 2004Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

Picture 9: John McEnroe

Maverick John McEnroe triumphed three times in SW19 — Maverick John McEnroe triumphed three times in SW19Credit: Getty

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