Dominic Thiem Discusses 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 shared his thoughts on a Spanish podcast, Jot Down Sport, highlighting the economic barriers in tennis and how talent alone is not enough to succeed due to high costs.
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%.
His comments come from experience, having witnessed the difficulties young players face in affording training, travel, and competition costs during his rise to the top.
Thiem's perspective has reignited discussion about the financial challenges in tennis, emphasizing the need for more than just talent to succeed in the sport.
Author's summary: Thiem discusses financial challenges in tennis.
- Former world No. 3 and 2020 US Open champion
- Ended career at 31 due to financial challenges
- Highlighted economic barriers in tennis