Yahoo Canada’s 15 most searched athletes for 2022
Written by Compose.ly Staff
This past year was filled with memorable moments Beijing Olympics You can also visit our website at World Cup It was full of unexpected upsets and thrilling action. We said goodbye to some GOATs in 2022 as they packed their equipment and moved on to welcome bright young people looking to make a mark in history. These athletes were the top 15 most searched by Yahoo Canada users in 2022.
1. Novak Djokovic
With 21 Grand Slam titlesThis is second only to Rafael NadalNovak Djokovic, a Serbian tennis player, is often the subject of headlines. He continued to be a headline-maker in 2022, but not because of his skills on the court. In January, Djokovic was barred from the Australian Open He refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19. He won his championship despite a slow start to the season. 21st Grand Slam title Wimbledon. Djokovic was however also barred from the U.S. Open September is the last month to get the COVID-19 shot.
2. Tiger Woods
After a terrible experience, car accident in 2021 Tiger Woods was almost unable to walk again after that incident, but he made it back to the fairway in 2022. However he only finished one tournament – the Masters – his return drew support from fans. Woods made it to Augusta National in a limp, finishing 47th. He was one shy of Fred Couples’ and Gary Player’s Augusta National record. He showed great determination after it seemed that he would never be able to play again.
3. Tom Brady
Many consider Tom Brady, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, to be one of the greatest players of all time. The veteran player was retiring at the end of 2021. announced his retirementIt was only two months later that he walked it back. His season was uneventful, with some sideline outbursts as well as classic Brady comebacks. He also won the first quarterback to throw for 100,000 yards. Brady’s personal life was front and centre off the field as his divorce from his wife Gisele Bundchen Publicly.
4. Serena Williams
Serena Williams, tennis champion, is another GOAT. announced her retirement In 2022, the sport will be a reality. In a Vogue essay Williams published her September statement, in which she stated that she wanted to concentrate on other endeavors, including the venture capital company she founded before her daughter was born. She was her. final Canadian match August: She lost in round two of the National Bank Open. She was eliminated from her final Grand Slam in round three of the National Bank Open. U.S. OpenShe gave viewers a show that lasted over three hours.
5. Denis Shapovalov
Williams and other greats are an example of this. Roger Federer departed from tennis in 2022, other young players began to emerge, including Canada’s own Denis Shapovalov. The 23-year old won the ATP Cup In January, he was on the Canadian team that won the Australian Open. He continued to perform well at it weeks later. He was also a member of the Canadian team. won the nation’s first Davis Cup title. Shapovalov reached the top 10 in 2020 but was unable to finish the 2022 season. ranked No.18.
6. Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal, another tennis player, is also on the list. Rafael Nadal was a well-known Spaniard who won his 22nd Grand Slam title The French Open in spring. This victory came after a win in the French Open. Australian Open. But, his season ended on an unflattering note. withdrew from Wimbledon After an abdominal muscle injury, suffered a spectacular U.S. Open upset American Francis Tiafoe.
7. Brooke Henderson
Brooke Henderson, a Canadian professional golfer, attracts Canadian crowds because of her skill on the greens. In 2022 she won two Titles and was ranked in the top 10 of 10 tournaments. Although her year was successful, she also played through several tournaments. back injury It was late in the season. That didn’t stop her from competing for player of the year, as she finished third behind Minjee Lee and winner Lydia Ko.
8. Bianca Andreescu
After winning the U.S. Open in 2019Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu injured her meniscus, and she had to be out for most of the year. Andreescu said that she had overcome the 2021 season. she considered quitting. However, she managed to return to the court in 2022. third round of the U.S. Open. She changed coaches To regain her position in the field, she has been signed for the 2023 seasons.
9. Wayne Gretzky
Even though he is long retired, Wayne Gretzky remains one of Canada’s most popular athletes. He continued his journey into the media in 2022. studio analyst for NHL on TNT. Gretzky became eligible for official citizenship in 2022. vote on NHL awards. Auston Matthews was chosen for the Hart Trophy, over Cale Makar and Connor McDavid. He was also sued for $10 Million in an ad for The Great One. bizarre weight loss chewing gum lawsuit.
10. Sidney Crosby
Another NHL favourite, Sidney Crosby remained on Canadians’ minds in 2022. He is now in his 18th season of the league. However, he started the 2022-23 seasons in top form. two goals and four assists In his first two games. The 35-year-old hasn’t slowed down either, sitting within the top 10 in league scoring as of the holiday break. Crosby is one of the game’s top scorers, with 1,452 points and counting. He was the highest scoring player in the game with 1,452 points. 500th career goal February
11. Evander Kane
The Edmonton Oilers were a solid team in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs and made it to Western Conference final. Evander Kane played a large part in the team’s success, scoring 17 points and a whopping 13 goals in the team’s playoff run. But Kane’s appearance in internet searches increased after Kane suffered a serious injury. gruesome injury In a Tampa Bay game that saw him sit on the sidelines until next year.
12. Connor McDavid
The top contributor to the Oilers’ great season, Connor McDavid has had another electrifying year filled with jaw-dropping highlights. Being the best player on the planet and playing for a Canadian team, it’s not a surprise to see McDavid on this list. McDavid was second in scoring, despite being once again the league’s top scorer. Auston Matthews was third. for the Hart TrophyThis was a topic of great conversation among hockey fans prior to the June announcement. McDavid has been a fiery starter to the 2022/23 season. In only 35 games, McDavid led the league with goals (30) as well as points (66).
13. Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson, the golfer, is often in the news because of his game. However, Mickelson took a break from 2022 due to some controversy. He was disparaging remarks about SaudisAlthough he supported the LIV Golf International Seriesa Saudi-funded league for golf that is comparable to the PGA. Mickelson spent most of 2022 fighting the PGA for banning him Other LIV Golf members.
14. Felix Auger Aliassime
The Canadian tennis player is one of the new stars in the sport for 2022. He won multiple ATP matches The 2022 season ended with a notable victory over the newly-minted world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in Basel in October. He got his shot against some of the sport’s all-time greats in September, participating in the Laver Cup for Team North America. He was part of the Laver Cup for Team North America. he beat Novak Djokovic as part of the team’s overall win. He won eight sets at Davis Cup, leading Canada to its first win. The 22-year old finished the season at No. 6, a career-high. 6 in the world.
15. Carey Price
After his memorable playoff performance Carey Price, who helped Montreal reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, was a key player. entered treatment for substance abuseIn April 2022, he will return to the team. But his return hasn’t been a triumph. Kent Hughes, Canadiens general manager, said that the star would most likely be replaced by a Canadiens player in August 2022. out for most of the 2022-23 season because of a knee injury. Although he was able to treat his knee, it is possible that he will need to undergo surgery. unlikely to recover Without surgery. Price is facing a decision that could impact his career, although he doesn’t plan to have surgery now. He also made waves in a pro-gun Instagram post days before the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique shooting.
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