Tennis
Djokovic: “Only 400 players make a living from tennis”
Novak Djokovic spoke about the merits of tennis professionals and emphasized that only 400 people in the world make a living from this sport.
THE Holder 24 Grand Slam Novak Djokovic is in the spotlight again after speaking out about tennis players’ salaries and criticizing the ATP.
“When you start you have big financial problems, with the risk of taking part in one tournament and missing the next one due to lack of funds. I completely understand the struggle of the newcomers. You have to pay for physical therapy, travel, trainers and training centers. It is not easy.
Only 400 players worldwide make a living from tennis. A very small number for a global sport like ours. It’s a failure,” he said Djokovic.
His statement came on the occasion of Indian tennis player, world No. 159 Sumit Nagal, saying: “When I look at my money in the bank, I have what I had at the beginning of the year: 900 euros. I invest everything I earn. I have a little financial help, but no major sponsors. I haven’t saved anything. That’s enough to get me going“.
Source: sport 24
