is professional tennis player paying the bills?
Eric C asked:
i am curious how much money pro player makes?
other than the glamours top players getting all the endorsments and commercials, etc., can a pro player, say #100 make a decent living?
i understand most players have to take care of their traveling expenses, equipments, lodging, etc. so where is the “break even ranking” if you will, to pay the bills as a pro player?
if the tournament prize money is the only source of income, i say it is a BAD career choice! i don’t think you can live on the money if you are not the top 50 players…
Carmelita
i am curious how much money pro player makes?
other than the glamours top players getting all the endorsments and commercials, etc., can a pro player, say #100 make a decent living?
i understand most players have to take care of their traveling expenses, equipments, lodging, etc. so where is the “break even ranking” if you will, to pay the bills as a pro player?
if the tournament prize money is the only source of income, i say it is a BAD career choice! i don’t think you can live on the money if you are not the top 50 players…
Carmelita
November 19th, 2008 at 11:30 am
u only make money if u win… I think Fed has more money than a player in the 100′s
November 22nd, 2008 at 3:43 am
For men and women httpwwwtenniscomrankingsmoney_menaspxid2110 httpwwwtenniscomrankingsmoney_womenaspxid2108.
November 24th, 2008 at 6:42 am
The 3rd or 4th round and advertising clothing companies.
The 3rd or 4th round and lose you make it in the 3rd or 4th round and advertising clothing companies.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:41 am
OH YA JUST ASK ROGER FEDERER HES MADE $40,979,981
November 26th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
If the player doesn’t come from a rich family (the Williams sisters certainly weren’t, originally!), then he/she has to rely on sponsors, which could be the local barber and/or car dealership and/or the “kindness of strangers”. For example, during juniors, college, or satellite events – - and even pro events – - some people open their homes to lower-ranked players who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford hotels, cars, restaurants, etc. I know people who have done so, and it has been a great experience for all concerned, especially when the players come from different countries. So, the “break even” point depends on the player and his/her situation. If a player is good, then he/she will pick-up more and more sponsors along their career; if not, then he/she will just have to make do or give up. It’s much the same as for any other job!