SGTennis
Bradenton, FL
Male, 24
After completing my four years at a division one college tennis program, I went on to compete on various professional tennis circuits nationwide. Between traveling, training, and competing, little time is left in between stages. Thus, routines and rituals rule my life. All of the matches are won in-between the lines, but the most challenging work is done outside of them. "A perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquility." - Billie Jean King
There are all sorts of sponsorships from even simple discounts from various manufacturers to full-on, “we will send you anything you want, anytime.” Sponsors are generally looking for long-term impact so they have a tendency to target the most talented, youngest players available. Sometimes it can be a game of who you know, but anyone who is consistently able to compete at the challenger level will be able to attain multiple sponsorships.
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Tough question but my gut says Roger Federer. Most number of majors won, most consistent of anyone out there. Players can get hot as Novak Djokovic did over the last season but I see Roger continuing on his record setting career with more major grand slam wins.
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While tennis at the highest level has quite a following, the term "groupies" would be used rarely to describe many of the Futures or Open level tournaments. However, from tournament to tournament, the interest and fan support is different at each club or site. However, not having fans for many of the matches makes it all the more thrilling when you are able to play in front of hundreds of engaged fans of the sport.
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Yes, many times. My most regrettable outburst was in a college match vs. Stanford. I was in a tie-breaker in the third set and I lost a point to go down 6-5 and I yelled..."Fuuuuu***..." but didnt exactly finish out the curse word. Regardless, the official gave my point penalty for the obscenity which ended the match. I pleaded my case of saying half(ok maybe 2/3's of the word) but he heard none of it. Worst part was this was a live streaming match through Stanford's website and many family members were watching....Not my brightest moment. One match after many disagreements with an official, I accidentally smacked a return aggressively and hit the official in the ear with a 80+mph shot. He was so emotional about getting hit that he tried to default me from the match since he thought I meant to hit him. Another official calmed him down and they gave him the rest of the day off. He was fine and I never saw that official again...I hope he didn't quit because of that.
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I currently play both singles and doubles. Each game is quite unique and equally challenging. It is hard not to love the ultimate battle of one person versus another but doubles brings an increased pace which I prefer. Also, over my life of tennis my highest achievements have come from the doubles court, so my opinion will naturally sway in that direction!
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Great question. I believe they intended to increase excitement for the game by allowing stronger materials to be used in the formation of the racket. It definitely did for some, but I believe it turned off a significant viewership of baby boomers who would like to watch Bjorg-McEnroe(ping-pong style tennis) for the rest of their lives. In the game today, we see a final like last Sunday involving John Isner and Roger Federer. One brute power and length, Isner - versus control and marksmanship, Federer. The technological advancements have altered the game and shots deemed impossible before are now...well you get the point. The largest change in the game due to technology is the level of strength and fitness that is necessary to succeed at this level today. Since the ball moves faster, the pace of play increases and thus every aspect of the game is intensified. Footwork needs to be quicker, mind needs to think faster, and the body has to exert more physical power to stay in a rally, let alone win said rally. So with technological advancements, we have created in my mind a better game. A game that is faster, more explosive, more intriguing, and an even tougher test of mental and physical strain on all competitors. Regarding coaching on the court, I wouldn't be opposed to it. I went through coaching on the court during Div. 1 collegiate play and enjoyed the extra set of eyes. But lets be honest, most people are getting coached from the stands anyway... What I'd like to see in terms of innovating the sport: Get the fans as close as possible - extra seating, courtyard seating like in basketball, etc. Music during the match could be interesting but probably will never be received well because players use the sound of the ball coming off the racket to determine qualities about the shot coming their way. AT LEAST play some music on the changeovers when everyone is waiting anyway(some tournaments have adopted this, but not nearly enough) Continue to implement the shot spot system, it engages the crowd and allows the players a stand against umpires Can I request cheerleaders? for no particular reason..
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I would estimate that the players I compete with on a week-to-week basis at the Open/Futures/Challenger level tournaments would make from $15,000-$50,000. The key is to get sponsored, so at least all of the tennis-related expenses are taken care of.
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