Denis Shapovalov’s somewhat surprising outing on the calendar and exhibitions, following the debate launched by Carlos Alcaraz, provoked numerous reactions including that of observer Myles David:
“Out of simple curiosity, I checked the cash winnings accumulated since the beginning of the year for a player who is not in the top 100, Laslo Djere in fact, who is currently ranked 113e who played a mix of Grand Slams, tour events and challengers this season…he earned $575,761,000. Isn’t that a decent amount? »
The Canadian player responded directly: “Yes, but if we remove the taxes, the percentages, the salaries and the fees that we pay. Tennis is not a sport like any other where you keep the money you win. There are a lot of costs for a tennis player. I’m not saying we don’t make money, but we make a lot more playing exhibitions. »
Published on Saturday September 28, 2024 at 08:56
