2006-08-21 13:01:46 · 10 answers · asked by sheilabeila14 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
well...you become professional by playing really good....so just get out there and hit some balls. If you want to be professional, find a coach that will tutor you and get into the best of shape.
2006-08-21 13:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by House, M.D. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a former professional player, I can tell you that its a lot of hard work. I am not sure what level you are at, but I am going to assume that you are a ranked Junior player. What you will want to do, is to play ITF Satellites, which is a minor league of tennis. You will play these events all over the world. I would recommend that you go to places like Asia, Africa as competition in North America, Europe & South America is very strong. You will probably need to play qualifying, since you dont have any ranking or points, so this is another battle. Once you get in, you will need to get through the qualifying rounds and get in to main draw, and once you win the 1st round, you have just earned your 1st ATP point, which doesnt sound much, but I have seen players, who have been on the tour for 4 years and have not gotten a point.
I have a website below for your reference, it will give you the basics of becoming a pro. From Tournament listing worldwide, Rules & Regulations, Requirements etc..
Also, finally, I will let you know, its very expensive. I was spedning about $30-50 K per year, when I first started out. Coaching Fees, Travel, Hotels, Food, Equipment (Unless you have Sponsors)
Let me know if I can help.
Good Luck
2006-08-22 17:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by a_intl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly possible. By playing at school for 8 hrs a day... what do you mean? Is it like a tennis academy? I'm also 14, played for a year and am at the 4.5-5.0 level. I can tell you that getting to the pro level is some hard stuff. I mean really hard. If you dedicate yourself even harder than you are now, then the possibility opens up more. If you are serious about turning pro, I'd recommend going to the Nick Bollettieri tennis academy in florida. It's very good. Sorry, but if you're currently a 3.0-3.5 player and your bday is tomorrow, then you only have a year to get to the 7.0 level, which includes winning a lot of satellite tournaments. That's nearly impossible to do. Maybe 17? Happy birthday!
2016-03-17 00:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be good to begin with and to work up the ranks of Amateurs.
Once you have won a few of the big events, an agent will contact you, about becoming a professional.
Its not easy, if it were, there would be so many more of them. You need to have started very young to hone your skills.
In the whole world, of over Six Billion People, less than a few thousand are professionals. Even less make the really big money.
If you wish to be a Country Club Professional who teaches, there are more of them too. But you have to be very good, and have won several matches or opens.
It isn't easy to do.
2006-08-21 13:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by johnb693 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
forget about having a personal life and spend all your day at the local tennis center and at the gym. its hard but if you really want it this is the sacrifice.
2006-08-21 14:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by unt_ciro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play
2006-08-22 06:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by myprinterisonfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practise everyday and join a team, never give up, and believe
2006-08-21 13:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by brwnmuskid 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.netofficetoolbox.com/app/?af=476008
Go there and you'll be able to improve your game.you'll get free tips.All you have to do is subscribe......
2006-08-21 17:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by Der 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not from me i'm S***.
2006-08-23 04:17:55 · answer #9 · answered by Arron never walk's alone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
play play play never surrender!!!!!!
2006-08-21 13:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by German R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋