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 economic barriers in tennis in an interview on the Spanish podcast Jot Down Sport, highlighting the difficulties young players face in affording training, travel, and competition 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.
He noted that the first round of Wimbledon offers £65,000, but more than 60% is lost.
Thiem's comments stem from his experience rising to the top and witnessing the financial struggles of aspiring players, emphasizing that talent alone is not enough to succeed in such an expensive 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
- Discussed economic barriers in tennis