Unless you are a top or top tennis player like Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Serena WilliamsAnd Naomi Osaka – it is almost impossible to make a living on tennis income alone. So why is it so difficult for professional tennis players to make a living than in almost any other sport?
Voice speak with Ahmad Nassarexecutive director of the Association of Professional Tennis Players as well as Professional Tennis Players Hubert Hurkacz, Taylor Townsend (United States) and Alycia Parks (United States) to talk about the hot topic.
“Many people in the top 100 are barely breaking even, sometimes in the red. » Taylor sharing. “As a player, it’s frustrating sometimes because you know you’re the talent and you’re bringing this certain level of entertainment to all these different places around the world and you’re not getting paid for it.”
She even shared a very worrying story: “A good friend of mine, Dustin Brown, a very, very good player. He literally lived in his car. He would string racquets for tournament players to win money. And sometimes the amount he made stringing racquets was more than he made with his prize money. And he beat (Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon. I played one of the most epic matches.
“If you’re not playing Grand Slams regularly and you’re not doing well, you’re struggling.” Ahmad added.
Watch the full video below to find out why there is such a pay disparity compared to other global sports!
Professional Tennis Players Struggle to Make a Living – Here’s Why!
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Watch the videos below of the American-born Czech tennis player Gabriela Knutsonwho talks to other players about their annual expenses and income —
@gabriknutson Expenses and income of male tennis players ???????????????? Part 2 of my #money series on the #tennistour! While everyone is focused on Wimbledon, I wanted to highlight the players who are climbing the ladder to reach the Grand Slam. Here is their financial situation so far this year. ???????? #tennis #tennis player #tennis court #tennislove #tennislife #fandetennis #tennis match #tennisworld #tennistraining #tennis coach #tennis players #tennisvideo #tennisfun #tennisislife #tennislife #tenis #tenisfeminino #tennisaddict #tennispro #tennispros #femaleathlete #womentennis #wta #itf #tennisfans #tennisnews #tennis match #tennistour #fyp #pageforyou ♬ original sound – Gabriela Knutson
@gabriknutson Let’s make people aware of #money on the professional tennis circuit. The top-tier circuit is known for its lucrative cash prizes, but how much of that actually trickles down to the pockets of lower players. I spoke with the players on the #ITF tour to get a glimpse of their tennis money #won And #losses. Part 1: Women’s Edition of the ITF Tour #tennis #tennis player #tennis court #tennislove #tennislife #fandetennis #tennis match #tennisworld #tennistraining #tennis coach #tennis players #tennisvideo #tennisfun #tennisislife #tennislife #tenis #tenisfeminino #tennisaddict #tennispro #tennispros #femaleathlete #womentennis #wta #itf #tennisfans #tennisnews #tennis match #tennistour ♬ original sound – Gabriela Knutson
@gabriknutson How much female tennis players have EARNED and SPENT so far this year… PART ✌???? Money Series: Edition #3 ???????????????? #tennis #tennis player #tennis court #tennislove #tennislife #fandetennis #tennis match #tennisworld #tennistraining #tennis coach #tennis players #tennisvideo #tennisfun #tennisislife #tennislife #tennis match #tennistour ♬ original sound – Gabriela Knutson
