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Heidi
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What does a tennis professional do in his/her daily life at work?
What type of training?
How and who do I practice with?
What do I get paid?
Athletics?
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Belinda Schoeman
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Professional tennis players undergo a combination of physical and skill-based training, such as:
Technical Training - focus on perfecting their strokes (e.g., forehand, backhand, volleys, serves, etc.), footwork, and overall technique
Strength & Conditioning - such as weight training, resistance exercises, plyometrics, and agility drills to improve strength, speed and endurance
Cardiovascular Fitness - you're going to do a lot of running in tennis, so running, cycling and interval training are common forms of cardio workouts
Flexibility & Mobility - stretching and yoga can help improve flexibility and prevent injuries
Nutrition & Recovery - tennis professionals follow dietary plans and prioritize rest and recover to optimize performance
If you are looking to get started with tennis, I'd suggest looking in your neighborhood for a local tennis club or a public court nearby that you can practice at. You can even hit a ball against a brick wall at a school or another type of public building with a large wall (avoid hitting any windows!!). If you have a local tennis club they often have programs that will help you find a partner, take beginner lessons, or round robins where you can play with different people.
A tennis professional salary will vary greatly depending on how well they do on the ATP/WTA tour. The number 1 men's player in 2023 made around $10.5M while the lowest ranked might make not much at all once you factor in travel and other costs. The number 1 women's player in 2023 made around $7.3M. They can also make additional money from sponsorships, commercials, etc.
Technical Training - focus on perfecting their strokes (e.g., forehand, backhand, volleys, serves, etc.), footwork, and overall technique
Strength & Conditioning - such as weight training, resistance exercises, plyometrics, and agility drills to improve strength, speed and endurance
Cardiovascular Fitness - you're going to do a lot of running in tennis, so running, cycling and interval training are common forms of cardio workouts
Flexibility & Mobility - stretching and yoga can help improve flexibility and prevent injuries
Nutrition & Recovery - tennis professionals follow dietary plans and prioritize rest and recover to optimize performance
If you are looking to get started with tennis, I'd suggest looking in your neighborhood for a local tennis club or a public court nearby that you can practice at. You can even hit a ball against a brick wall at a school or another type of public building with a large wall (avoid hitting any windows!!). If you have a local tennis club they often have programs that will help you find a partner, take beginner lessons, or round robins where you can play with different people.
A tennis professional salary will vary greatly depending on how well they do on the ATP/WTA tour. The number 1 men's player in 2023 made around $10.5M while the lowest ranked might make not much at all once you factor in travel and other costs. The number 1 women's player in 2023 made around $7.3M. They can also make additional money from sponsorships, commercials, etc.