Barbie Mania Grips Tennis as Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, and Frances Tiafoe Reimagine the Blockbuster’s Stellar Cast

Greta Gerwig’s live-action Barbie movie, starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, has generated a significant buzz in the entertainment world. An iconic Mattel toy, which has been a staple of children’s playrooms for over six decades, finally has its own feature film. In it, the casting choices have garnered considerable attention. The tennis world, from Coco Gauff to Taylor Fitz, too isn’t immune to its charm either.

The pairing of these two talented actors has created a palpable sense of anticipation for the film. The movie’s unique premise and its potential for a fresh take on the beloved toy have piqued the interest of both long-time Barbie enthusiasts and casual moviegoers alike. Not just that, the movie has brought so much attention that it even forced tennis players to name others who would sit perfectly for the role of Margot and Ryan in the movie.

Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina bet on the perfect Margot Robbie replacement in Barbie

The buzz surrounding the Barbie movie is undeniably well-deserved. With a stellar cast, an exceptional marketing team, and the opportunity to explore and expand upon an iconic character’s story, the film has the potential to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact on the cultural landscape.

It is because of this buzz that even tennis players found themselves part of the internet-wide conversation. In this specific instance, they named fellow players as the perfect replacement for the two movie stars. When Coco Gauff was asked who would make the perfect Barbie, she said, “For the movie, they said Margot Robbie is the stereotypical Barbie, and so I would say Paula Badosa is the stereotypical Barbie. She has the Barbie look.”

Further, Elina Svitolina also shared who would make a wonderful Barbie according to her. She said it could be Sloane Stephens. On the other hand, Jessica Pegula had a different take on who would make a ‘cool Barbie’. She suggested Maria Sakkari’s name and also added, “She is strong, she is athletic, she will be a cool Barbie”. 

Others also joined in as they continued to make suggestions. Daria Kasatkina suggested that Elena Rybakina could be a great Barbie as well. And Sloane Stephens, on the other hand, mentioned that Coco Gauff could be a fine Barbie as well. However, after the Barbie discussion was over, the discussion shifted to the other end. Male tennis players made suggestions on what would make a perfect Ryan Gosling replacement.

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Andy Murray and Chris Eubanks brainstorm replacements for Ryan Gosling’s Ken

The other side of the discussion started with Andy Murray. He suggested that Matteo Berrettini would make a solid Ken. The suggestions began snowballing when Christopher Eubanks’ turn came up. He cheekily said, “Casper Ruud. He already looks like Ryan Gosling.” Not just Eubanks, even Taylor Fritz agreed, thinking that Casper would make a great cast member for Ken.

Chris Eubanks’ name also came up as a suggestion for replacing Ryan’s character Ken from Frances Tiafoe. Could you imagine what a fun movie it would be if these players were actually cast? Well, as tennis fans, we would love to see it as much as any other tennis tournament. What’s your take on who from the tennis world would be the best Barbie and Ken replacement?

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