Professional athletes are always going to find themselves under the careful watch of the cameras who are broadcasting the event. But perhaps even more importantly, athletes are also at the mercy of any fan who happened to buy a ticket and has access to a smartphone (so, y'know, everyone there).

The best looking women in the entire world of sports are even more susceptible to being photographed, especially when you consider there are at least some fans there who may find themselves more captivated by the wardrobe worn than the performance. And while the WWE may have cleaned up their image in regards to how the women dress and are treated, there are still many compromising photos of these stars that they'd surely love to take back and hit the delete button on. Including Becky Lynch's recent look at FastLane!

Not to mention the other professional sports, such as tennis, where Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki show off their less than flattering sides. You also don't think we'd forget about stunners like Paige Spiranac and Holly Sonders did you? Even the world of gymnastics is represented by Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.

Regardless of which sport is your favorite, we're sure you're going to enjoy checking out the 20 most awkward photos of the most attractive women in sports.

20 Michelle Wie

Michelle Wie has definitely had her ups and downs as a professional golfer, though that's to be the case of any professional athlete. Which is why sports psychologists are an important profession, though in the past, Wie has sworn off using one. That being said, when she was once asked about her thoughts on her career, Wie responded "I think God destined that I play. I think it's all in the books already".

Which may give her some solace when she has tougher days. That doesn't mean she loves seeing photos of her in compromising positions like this one though! Throughout Wie's career that started in 2005, she has won 5 major professional wins which also may give her confidence that everything is working out the way it should.

19 Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey was plenty familiar with knocking women down and putting them out for the count. But on this particular night, it looks like alcohol may be the determining factor in what puts Rousey down and out. Perhaps if she had a few shots before entering the Octagon some of the earlier opponents from her career may have stood a shot!

Though her lady friend - who is also offering what appears to be encouraged assistance to remove Rousey's belt - may also play a role in what time Rousey went to bed on this night. While the level of intoxication required to make this photo exist is surely high enough to believe that Rousey doesn't remember this encounter, we're sure she's seen or been reminded of this photo more times than she'd care to in her life.

18 McKayla Maroney

There is no question that being a professional gymnast leaves you with some physical aches and bruises that can last the rest of their life. It can also, as shown in the Larry Nassar case, leave some tremendous mental scars.

But for the very best in the world, as McKayla Maroney was once considered to be, it can also include some moments of extreme jubilation where you aren't thinking about how much pain you're going through, and you just get to perform. You would hope that even with the influence of Nassar, that Maroney is still proud of the efforts she put forth representing the United States. Maroney has recently retired from the sport and moved into the world of music, which for her fans, hopefully means she'll be staying in the public spotlight.

17 Tessa Virtue (And Scott Moir)

There were many storylines that emerged from the most recent Winter games. But one of the most talked about stories, at least up in Canada, was the undeniable chemistry between the Canadian figure skaters Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue. The two were successful in Pyeongchang, coming away with 2 more gold medals to add to their list.

Though when you consider they've been skating together for over a decade - first being paired up in 1997 - you would hope they're able to pull off some impressive moves on the ice. But when it comes to this next photo of the two in action, you definitely have to agree that they show off just how close they must be with one another. No wonder so many people in the tabloid media were left wondering why they seemingly haven't knocked boots off the ice!

16 Caroline Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki is definitely confident in her own skin. She's even appeared in an issue of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition without wearing a swimsuit. Granted, she was wearing body paint, but it was still a revealing shoot! Wozniacki may not be stripping down to her birthday suit to play tennis anytime soon, but that definitely doesn't mean she fails at getting the attention of everyone in attendance when she plays.

Though, on this particular day, she may find herself disappointed that it's a certain part of her attire that may be getting the primary focus. Wozniacki should be able to block out if inappropriate comments get thrown her way. It may also help that she will hopefully be able to expect her fiance, former NBAer David Lee, to be in the crowd for most of her biggest games.

15 Genie Bouchard

There are some problems that have gone on in the life of Genie Bouchard. But one of the biggest is the concussion that she suffered in the locker room at the U.S Open. While she later received a large cash settlement as the slip she suffered was deemed not to be her fault, it still set her career back. And let's be real, there's no question she'd much rather have been out on the court than having to try and recover.

While Bouchard is hoping to battle back strong, she definitely faces many tough competitors that are going to be doing their best to knock her off. On this particular day, regardless of how the match went on the court, nothing may have made Bouchard more upset than the outfit choice she had and the amount that it showed of her downstairs.

14 Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is one of the most recognized athletes in the entire world. While she would probably get schooled on the tennis court from some of our younger and higher-ranked tennis stars that are also on this list - such as Caroline Wozniacki - people probably aren't going to be too disappointed when they tune in and see Sharapova getting ready to play.

Especially because as amazing as Sharapova looks outside of the court, she looks even better when she is on it. Something that we're sure she was hoping would also be the case on this particular day. But we're sure that if she had a look at this photo, though, that she may have wished she had gone with a different wardrobe choice for this day, and probably also burned this one to make sure it never see's the light of day again.

13 Michelle Jenneke

Michelle Jenneke's big moment in society didn't come after a victorious race down the track. Instead, it came when the cameras caught her warming up before a race. She just happened to be doing a little dance to get herself in the right mood and before she knew it, she went viral.

Which has several implications, one of which is the fact that you're going to constantly be a source for potential photos throughout the rest of your career. Which also means photos of you caught at angles such as this one, are perhaps only inevitable. Sadly for Jenneke, while her aspirations for the Olympics may have been fulfilled at the 2016 Rio games, she was unable to medal.

12 Aly Raisman

If you want to find a woman to look up to in society as a role model, you might not have to look much further than Aly Raisman. Along with being one of the most accomplished gymnasts of all-time, Raisman has been just as impressive off the mat.

This includes having the courage to be one of the primary voices against the criminal Larry Nassar, and in doing so, has helped countless people come to terms with their own accusations. Raisman's stature in society has landed her various endorsement deals, as well as appearances in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition and the ESPN Body Issue; the latter of which saw her leaving clothes on the sideline. The awkward timing of this photo may still make Raisman uncomfortable though!

11 Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick looks like she is just dressed up for a lovely night out on the town with our next entry. She's even taking what is probably the responsible option (especially if drinking may be involved) and taking a taxi! But why does this photo land itself on our list of most awkward photos? Because if we shared a photo from only a few seconds later in this night, it'd be abundantly clear what color underwear Patrick was wearing on that particular night.

Something that she definitely wasn't planning on sharing with the world when she woke up that morning. Though we're sure she's even more grateful that she had decided to wear underwear or this wardrobe malfunction would have gotten a lot worse real quick.

10 Paige Spiranac

There are many reasons as to why you may be interested in watching a woman swing a golf club. But if you're watching the LPGA, the sport wants to make sure you aren't getting too hot under the collar from watching these women in action. The organization revealed several stipulations for women golfers including the removal of clothing that gives the appearance of cleavage and wearing leggings to function as pants. Looks like this outfit of Paige's is way out!

While Paige Spiranac's talents in the world of golf extend more to her Instagram page than on the tour, she's still one of the most recognized athletes and was recently selected to be in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue. Which is something that we're sure her fans are hoping happens again next year.

9 Serena Williams

We don't know if there is another female tennis player who will ever be able to compare to the legacy that Serena Williams is leaving behind. And now that she's given birth, she seems poised to return and kick even more butt than ever before which is going to leave an even larger bar (and more impressive) legacy to match.

But while Serena Williams has many moments where we're sure she's sent her opponents down to the grass in frustration, with this particular awkward photo, that role got reversed! We're sure Serena wasn't down for long, both literally and figuratively. Though after seeing the awkward timing of this photo, perhaps she'll find herself springing up to her feet even quicker the next time she goes down.

8 Anna Kournikova

Anne Kournikova was at one point in time one of the most desired women in the world, much less in the world of sports. This includes both FHM US and UK deciding in 2002 that she was the best recipient for their "prestigious" title of their "Best Women In The World" competition, which must have been a nice boost to her confidence.

Kournikova's popularity led to other appearing in other forms of media, such as the movie Me, Myself and Irene and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. With all that attention on her, it's reasonable to assume that she was going to be photographed for every second that she was competing on the court. Which in her instance led to some unfortunate photos and poses like this one.

7 Charlotte Flair

There is no question that it is important for wrestlers to keep their body in extraordinary shape. And while Charlotte's father, Ric, may have embraced a bit more of a partying lifestyle, Charlotte seems to downplay that in order to make sure she is spending the necessary time at the gym. As well as y'know, probably not ending most of her nights with a bottle in her hand!

As important as it is to go to the gym, it's also important to make sure you are stretching properly. And while this aspiring photographer may have just wanted "proof of her form", the timing of the photo, as well as the angle, definitely may leave Charlotte feeling more awkward than proud if she got a look at it. Maybe next time she'll do her pre-match stretching back in the locker room!

6 Nikki Bella

It doesn't take long to notice that Nikki Bella has some of the more noticeable... assets... of any women that are in the WWE. And while there are some benefits that come with that being part of having that be part of her overall package, there are definitely some negative ramifications that can come with being on the bigger size.

Such as the fact that the chances of you having a wardrobe malfunction may go up. Something that Nikki Bella has learned the hard way, as she's had slip-ups on more than one occasion accidentally. At least if she ever finds herself too mortified from this situation happening she can go home and receive all the love and support she needs from her fiance John Cena.

5 Holly Sonders

Holly Sonders may be better recognized for her role on Golf Channel broadcasts before moving on to working with FOX Sports. And while there are many popular broadcasters in the world, you can understand why people may be excited when Sonders is the woman on their television screen.

Sonders is also no stranger to picking up a club and giving it a go herself, having competed at a collegiate level. Which means that like everyone else on this list, that she too, is susceptible to having photos being snapped of her at an awkward time. While people seemed to be ecstatic with Tiger Woods' recent performance on the fairway, we're sure Holly Sonders was also taking diligent notes for a future show where they debate on if he's officially back or not.

4 Becky Lynch

There must be several things that used to run through the mind of Becky Lynch before she would step out from the apron and greet the WWE audience. But before her match at FastLane, she may have just been thinking that she hopes fans react positively to her new switch in wardrobe.

And while this may not be the most flattering of angles for her wardrobe to be shown off, it's still easy to see why the overall reaction is a general positive for Becky. Unfortunately, while the outfit may have been hot, her and Naomi's performance in the ring was anything but as they were knocked off by Natalya and Carmella. Let's hope that coming out on the losing end doesn't stop her from wearing it again!

3 Allison Stokke

Allison Stokke was an aspiring pole vaultest whose images of her in action found themselves being spread all over the internet. While Stokke would rather people talk about her skills and not her good looks, with this next photo, you may just be left talking about the awkward timing of this photo.

But considering she was in the middle of a vault, it's perhaps only natural for the photo to come out at an awkward angle. Stokke represents the company GoPro, perhaps indicating that she'd rather you look at her jumps through her own eyes and not of a photographer! Nike was also smart enough to sign Stokke to help promote some of their athletic gear, though no promises you'd look as good as Stokke does in it.

2 AJ Lee

AJ Lee's career in the WWE was not without some moments of controversy. Though most of that controversy may be linked to the fact that she knocks boots with CM Punk in real life. Unfortunately for fans of AJ Lee, she's been absent from WWE screens since 2015.

Before Lee left the company she had many moments where she was able to leave people mesmerized with her athletic ability in the ring. But in this next photo, it may be another part of Lee's appeal that may be standing out to you. There aren't many women in the company that are able to put that level of flexibility on display, much less to do so in an effective move as she is seen here when battling off against Naomi.

1 Paige And Becky Lynch

There must be an incredible rush of adrenaline that wrestlers feel when they are competing in the ring. This may be especially true for female wrestlers - who as of late - are finally being respected for the talents they bring to the ring, and not just how they are looking. Paige and Becky Lynch's good looks may be put on temporary hold in this next photo, but considering the intensity of the match, we're sure you can forgive them.

We aren't too sure how forgiving Paige would be, however, if Becky Lynch managed to complete this maneuver considering it looks like she's about to rip her pants off. Which definitely wouldn't have been planned. And even if the pants stay on, some fans may definitely be getting an eyeful!