Dominic Thiem on Prize Money in Tennis
Dominic Thiem, former world No. 3 and 2020 US Open champion, has spoken about the financial challenges in professional tennis after ending his career at 31.
Thiem discussed the difficulties young players face in affording training, travel, and competition costs, stating that talent alone is not enough to succeed in the expensive sport.
When I started climbing in the rankings, I was not interested in money or understanding how it worked, I just wanted financial stability throughout my career. The first round of Wimbledon gives you £65,000, but you lose more than 60%.
Thiem's comments highlight the economic barriers in tennis, reigniting discussion about the financial challenges faced by aspiring players.
Author's summary: Thiem discusses financial challenges in tennis.