Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a top source, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the tennis player's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 29/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Sánchez Vicario for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 54-year-old tennis player, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Sánchez Vicario so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the tennis player have already been named ‘Spaniard Of The Year’ by some major Spanish newspapers and even ‘Barcelona Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Barcelona (Arantxa Sánchez Vicario's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the tennis player was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 28 Dec 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveArantxa”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 28 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Arantxa Sánchez Vicario?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 28 Dec 2025
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Arantxa Sánchez Vicario?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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