The tennis circus is repeatedly criticized. Often in connection with money. Just recently, John Isner (ATP 39) complained on Twitter that the prize money in tennis seems to be falling more and more.
The bosses are accused of greed for money. “The players should accept a cut in the prize money of up to 80 percent, while the ATP managers continue to receive full wages, social benefits and expenses. That seems a bit hypocritical to me, ”said the American.
Now the prize money dispute has reached a new level. Sara Cakarevic is currently number 410 in the world. In Prague she will qualify for a W25 tournament. She faces the top 300 player Paula Ormaechea.
Tips instead of prize money
It’s a hard-fought game – with a better ending for Ormaechea (5: 7, 6: 3, 10: 8). This means that the Argentine is in the main field. Cakarevic, on the other hand, gets nothing. Well, not completely empty.
The young French woman posts a picture of her “prize” on Instagram. She can hardly believe it herself. She won a ridiculous 2.25 euros. “I wish I was kidding,” writes the player.
Unfortunately, this prize money is the sad reality. «Thanks ITF for the free coffee. You didn’t even give me the 25 cents, ”she adds. Once again shows how tough this sport can be – at least as an underdog. (fmü)