An image of Jasmine Paolini captured through the strings of her racket has been named the 2025 ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year.

The winning photograph, taken by Australian photographer Ray Giubilo, captures the Italian in a perfectly timed moment during her first-round match against Destanee Aiava at the 2025 US Open.

Shot from a courtside position beneath Paolini’s player box, Giubilo captured her changing direction mid-rally, resulting in her face being perfectly framed by the oval of her racket, with her eyes and mouth aligned within the circles and triangle of the logo on the strings.

The image received widespread attention on social media and has earned Giubilo the top prize of $3,000 USD.

In second place is French photographer Loic Wacziak, whose dynamic image captures Corentin Moutet in mid-leap, straining to reach a shot and losing a shoe in the process. The photograph was taken during a second-round clash with Alexander Bublik at the Rolex Paris Masters. Wacziak receives $1,000 USD.

The third-place image was taken by Zhong Zhi (China), who receives $500 USD. The photograph was captured at a local junior tennis finals event in Guangzhou, China, and shows a coin toss between two young players, both intensely watching the coin in mid-air.

The winners and top 10 shortlisted images were selected by a judging panel comprising ITF President David Haggerty, two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza, and tennis photographer Paul Zimmer.

Other shortlisted images depict a wide range of tennis activity from around the world, from beach tennis action and dramatic moments at Wimbledon, to the Italy Davis Cup team’s title winning celebrations in front of a capacity crowd at the Final 8 in Bologna.

ITF President David Haggerty said: “The ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year once again highlights the creativity, skill and passion of photographers from across the global tennis community. This year we received entries from 37 countries, reflecting both the reach of our sport and the many different ways tennis can be experienced and captured. The winning image stood out for its originality, precision and storytelling, while the overall shortlist showcases everything from grassroots tennis to the very top of the game. I would like to congratulate all those whose work was recognised and thank everyone who took part.”

Garbiñe Muguruza said: “The quality and variety of the images submitted this year were outstanding. From the professional tour to grassroots and junior tennis, the shortlisted photographs tell powerful stories about our sport around the world. The winning image is incredibly original and perfectly demonstrates how a single moment can say so much.”

Ray Giubilo said: “I am very thrilled to learn that my photo of Jasmine Paolini has been chosen as ITF Tennis Photograph of the Year 2025. It means a lot to me, especially because this photo was up with so many other beautiful images. I knew I had submitted a nice image but knowing the talent of my peers I wasn't so sure it was going to be the winning photo.

“I feel that this is not only my success, but also for the whole brotherhood of tennis photographers with whom I have shared so many unforgettable moments of tennis in the last 37 years.

“Furthermore, I feel privileged to have given the chance to have my name in the roll of honour next to my good friend Frank Molter who won last year with the extraordinary image of Tokito Oda. I want to thank the International Tennis Federation for the true support that has given us tennis photographers through the years.”

First Prize

Jasmine Paolini’s face perfectly framed by her racquet as she plays a forehand during her first-round match against Destanee Aiava at the 2025 US Open.

Photographer: Ray Giubilo (Australia)

Second Prize 

Corentin Moutet leaps to reach a shot, momentarily losing a shoe during his second-round match against Alexander Bublik at the Paris Masters.

Photographer: Loic Wacziak (France)

Third Prize 

Two young players intently watch the coin toss before their match at a junior tennis final in Guangzhou, China.

Photographer: Zhong Zhi (China)

Shortlisted 

Italy Davis Cup team members react as Simone Bolelli drops the base of the trophy during their celebration of their third consecutive title win at the 2025 Final 8 in Bologna.

Photographer: Giampiero Sposito (Italy)

Shortlisted 

A player dives horizontally through the air to reach a shot at the 2025 ITF Beach Tennis World Championships in Italy.

Photographer: Srdjan Stevanovic (Serbia)

Shortlisted 

Sara Bejlek stretches to reach a shot during her qualifying match against Marta Kostyuk at Roland Garros.

Photographer: André Ferreira (France)

Shortlisted 

Amoako Boafo slides to reach a wide ball during a tournament in Ghana.

Photographer: Ebenezer Nii Otoe Bruce-Tagoe (Ghana)

Shortlisted  

Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud simultaneously return a shot during their first-round mixed doubles match against Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe at the 2025 US Open in New York.

Photographer: Yuki Iwamura (USA)

Shortlisted 

Amanda Anisimova celebrates after converting match point in a dramatic tie break against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the Wimbledon quarter-final.

Photographer: Ezra Shaw (USA) 

Shortlisted

A player hits a mid-court shot on a clay court at Roland Garros, seen through a hedge with a resting spectator in the background.
 
Photographer: Lindsey Wasson (USA)