i am 20, i ahve only been playing a year and my first serve is averaged at about 115-125, but the consistancy is about 40 percent and my second serve is about 90 with spin and about 90 percent accurate. ground strokes and all are a little fuzzy but pretty consistant.
2006-07-10 07:53:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Tennis
If you have only been playing for about 1 1/2 years and you are already 20 it's pretty fair to say that you won't make it into the professional circuit unless you have an exceptionally outstanding natural ability. From the descriptions that you give it sounds like your tennis ability is not all natural and requires some work to develop into solid game. Most tennis professionals only make it to the top by putting in years of heavy sacrifice combined with their god given natural talents (with very few exceptions). They start at a very young age (5-9 years of age) and normally play the tennis circuits (juniors) to develop their games and test out their abilities with the best players in their age groups. Only a tiny percent of those players will move on to play at college level and even a smaller fraction will make it out to play on to the professional circuit. Most players burn out before they can make it to the top rankings (top 200-300 in the world). Combine all these with the financial backing that is required to support your tennis playing full time and all the traveling required while still trying to support your self financially. Many people can serve fast and hard, but there is a lot more to tennis than just a hard serve. While I support the idea to follow your dreams and set high goals in life you also have to keep things in perspective and realize that certain things are beyond our reach but those realizations can also help steer us in the right direction. Play tennis, love the game but keep things in perspective.
2006-07-10 10:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by Gabe 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you mean professionally, I would say the chances are pretty low. Primarily because you are already 20 and asking this question. Most serious tournament players by 20 would already have an idea of where they stand and their potential from all the junior tournaments they've played. Most successful pros would have already turned pro in their teens.
But I never say never so if you want it bad enough, give it a shot.
2006-07-10 17:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by SeekingSolace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay confident and believe in yourself. You are not ready yet. You need to work harder and take Tennis day by day. If this is what you are committed to then you will make it. If you just plan on sitting around then you might as well give up. Try hiring a coach, taking lessons, or playing some tennis matches against people for fun.
2006-07-10 16:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by zac y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your current performance is typical of a USTA 3.0 to 3.5 rated player -- a little above a beginners level.
You need to take some lessons and be evaluated by a pro. The pro will teach you what you need to get to the upper levels.
Participate in tennis leagues/tournaments in your area.
Good luck!
2006-07-11 02:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lee J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you'd started earlier, you might have shot, but your game sounds like is still has way too many holes. You should be hitting your first service at a much higher rate, and you're not going to win without some kind of all-around game.
Maybe you could compete in club competitions, but that's about it.
2006-07-10 14:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by Craig S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to bust your bubble but you should have started around 5 or 6 years old. You have a lot of catching up to do. Like anything else, if you want something bad enough you'll work as hard as you can to get it!!
2006-07-16 15:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by The Mick "7" 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to play some tournaments to see how you do. Have your tried out for a college team. The smaller schools have walk ons. Try them and see how you do.
2006-07-10 17:41:34 · answer #7 · answered by tensnut90_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u sound pretty good to me! definatly better then me. go to a good club and play one of they're pro's in a friendly match. that should give u an idea of how good u r compared to some great players
2006-07-10 15:14:36 · answer #8 · answered by diver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything that you set your mind on. Go for it, and just practice, practice, practice. Good luck.
2006-07-10 14:57:46 · answer #9 · answered by prettyinpink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do anything as long as you are willing to practice and do anything to improve. Good luck.
2006-07-16 10:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋