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2006-08-19 01:00:56 · 19 answers · asked by Willard 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
well, yes.
if you're like me, you were told all of your life that you could do anything, and you grew up believing it. That is how i became a tennis player. Sometimes, there are things that get in the way, like school, and other stuff. But if you overcome them, you really can do anything.
A word of advice,(7 words actually)
You must learn before you can teach.
so get up off your *** and get to work!!!
2006-08-19 14:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by Robert B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Well I've heard of something called a "Senior Tour" for professional tennis players aged 30 or above, so I think your age would be fine. What kind of professional tournaments are you hoping to play in? I'm guessing the US open? I don't know if you would be able to learn professional tennis in time if you're already 28 years old, but if its what you want to do, go for it, just don't invest too much in it. Maybe try training for a year and ask a professional coach how good you are and if you have a chance.
2016-03-26 21:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF COURSE NOT. DON'T INDULGE YOURSELF.
UNLESS...you have a sportive background. If yes, then you must take tennis courses and practice tennis for about 1 year and 1/2 until you can consider goood enough and I think there are exams which can qualify you as professional.So you would be 18 by then.
second option would be : If I was the tooth fairy I would grant you this wish if you would promise me you would do only good.
But don't trust me and do whatever you wish.This is best.
Good-luck.
2006-08-19 01:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by ParaskeveTuriya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible, in order to become a professional tennis player you have to participate in as many tournaments as possible and earn a world tennis ranking. The sony ericsson ranks all the professional tennis players, as you can imagine its a lot easier to say it than get it done. you should explore www.sonyericssontour.com , good luck I´m trying to become a professional too.
2006-08-19 02:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by silvia l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh come on. I"m 13 and i've played sincd 3. And at 16, i won't be able to become a professional. U need expereince. Lot's of it
2006-08-19 03:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by v.ballerr <3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not very hard to become a pro . You just have to accept more prize money at a tournament then your expenses are. To make a living at it may be a bit difficult. Nadal started when he was 13. So you have a shot. It would help if you are 6'3 and can throw a fastbaall 95mph and run like the wind however.
2006-08-19 01:34:14 · answer #6 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That is impossible. All of the professional players have started playing tennis at least by the age of 8. Sorry buddy.
2006-08-19 01:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by im_cool 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's highly unlikely. By now, you should have shown some aptitude for the game, and it would be nigh impossible for you to start playing now and achieve the skill set to succeed. Most pro's that make a reasonable living were seeded on the Junior International Rankings, and turned pro at around the age of 17.
But, as Hollywood has proven time and again, if you really really want it...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
2006-08-19 01:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by corpuscollossus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to say but it's not really possible. Though there was a pro-player - don't remember who it was - who started at the age of 14.
But you can still play and go to non-professional tournaments which is good, too.
2006-08-19 06:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by leoluna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not; or, at least, at a highly competitive level. You're about 10 years behind the curve, but good luck. And there are worse things in life than being a local country club pro.
2006-08-19 01:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋