2025 shook up tennis like never before. Imagine this: for the first time in Grand Slam history, players could get off-court coaching during matches. At the same time, the Cincinnati Open completed a $260 million renovation, doubling its size to over 40 acres. Additionally, both the Canadian and Cincinnati Opens expanded to 12-day tournaments, allowing more matches and better rest for players. But despite these improvements, the biggest issue remained – ‘not enough money’.
Talented players like Clay Thompson and 2013 Junior US Open finalist Tornado Alicia Black had to quit for some time because the financial burden was too great.
Think about it:
Traveling around the world
Paying for hotels and food
Hiring coaches and trainers
Buying expensive equipment
And trying to survive on