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masaki k asked in SportsTennis · 1 decade ago

my chances of becoming pro tennis player?

I play recreational tennis but im kinda addicted to it and wanna go pro. i entered my first tournament just after 5 months after i begun playing tennis. defeated by a world class player 6-0 6-0. and never played any tournaments again. but im currently playing for 2 years.

i got developed topspin strokes can aim down the line and cross court. but having problems with inside out strokes.

i got average net plays

big serves, 100-105mph.avg. 117mph fastest -1st

75-85mph avg 2nd serve

im having problem with my footwork a bit because im flat footed. but i do split step and have a fast turning.

all-around play

173cm,171 lbs

currently using:

wilson npro open strung with luxilon BB XP @ 58lbs

should i play another tournament again?

get sponsors?

play challengers?

join atp circuit?

Update:

im 14 BTW........

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  • Rob B
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Of course you got owned by a world-class player. Look, I don't know how good you really are or are not, but playing one tournament and getting your a$$ kicked then not playing in a tournament again is not the way to climb the pro ladder. Gotta keep playing. You can't just join the atp circuit, it's not like a social club, you have to earn your way there. Same thing with the Challenger Series. Also, I hardly think a sponsor would look twice at someone who's played one tournament or only been playing for two years, especially since you have no success to point to. You need to sit down and get real, you have no idea where you're going. If you're really that good, then you have potential - maybe not atp tour material - but you might be able to make a living on the challenger circuit and doing some teaching/coaching. But you need to figure out how to go about it rather than just throwing ideas around. Talk to a local pro, find out how he got where he is, ask for advice. That's your best course.

  • 5 years ago

    You do not necessarily need to be an exceptional person with an exceptional amount of money and time available to become a pro... those things only help making it easier. The thing people do not realize is the subtle difference there is between the top 200 and the top 10... Federer has not always been the calm and stunningly focused player he is right now; in his youth, he was known for his temper and anger and was for the most a sore looser. Once he got tired of fooling around and throwing his material all over the place, he started thinking tennis and, so far, with 16 GS, we cannot deny the efficiency of the method. Of course, the guy has worked hard and has some uncommon skills, but had remain disconnected from the matches, had continued in that manner, that he would have probably not even won a single slam event. You can't lift a trophy on the ATP tour without presenting the same level of tennis through out the entire event and it must be an excellent level, no matter what. Many people, even some good amateurs, can touch a very similar level of greatness in striking certain shots; but would they be ready to win 3 sets like that in each round for two weeks; would they be able to rally that well and for so long? Perhaps physically, but not mentally. You can always get the work done, even just at a decent level; just enough to play the tour and lesser events. But, will you ever be capable of sustaining the rhythm for so long? That's where almost all people fail: it's too hard to never get touched by the match; it's too hard to keep yourself focused and to endure the pressure, the sight, the critics... You could without a doubt be capable one day to even rally with a guy like Federer for a couple of shots; you may even get the best of him once or twice if you train and train a lot. This isn't plain impossibility, even if it is immensely hard. However, to win a tennis match, you have to make sure you gain the edge in most cases -- just once more and at the right time can make the difference. That's why pros are pros: not because they are excellent at performing a shot, but because they are excellent at repeating this excellent shot.

  • 1 decade ago

    Enter more tournaments!

    Don't worry about losing, it's all part of learning.

    Do you have a coach? If you do he/she should be able to help you with all the techniques and footwork.

    If I was you, I would enter some tournaments where you could do well, and the after you have confidence try the bigger tournaments.

    Go for sponsorship once you have a ranking, if you live in Asia then you should apply to Yonex as they are based in Japan.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The pros all say, don't play to get sponsored, play to have fun and win.. if you're doing that, the sponsors will find you. The only way to go pro is to start in the minor leagues and win tournaments. Improve your ranking and then get a chance to play tournaments to qualify to atp level tourneys. good luck

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  • 1 decade ago

    first of all join ATP as player - send play each possible ITF Man Circuit tournament - play challengers - will be difficult that you find sponsors without any pro success (maybe some local company)

  • 1 decade ago

    You defeated a world-class player 6-0 6-0 just after 5 months of playing tennis? That just sounds too good to be true, sorry. You have to tell me what tournament it is: is it a local tournament, a high level USTA tournament, a national USTA tournament, etc. Also, you'll have to tell me how old you are because your age is very important in tennis because if you start in your late 20s or 30s, you basically have no chance of doing well on the ATP circuit.

    Sorry if I sound critical, but I'm just trying to make you face reality, unless you are goo enough to be a pro after about 2 years of playing tennis, then kudos to you.

  • 1 decade ago

    You most definitely should join the ATP circuit and ask for a wild card into the French Open before it is too late. Sponsors are sure to follow...

    What are you - on crack? Play for fun, kiddo. You are not in danger of accomplishing much of the Tour. Unless, of course, you tighten your sting job to 62 lbs. Then there is no telling what you could do...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I would say your chances of becoming a tennis player are slim to none!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    um you have to enter heaps of tournaments and win them to get a ranking in your country then when you reach a certain rank then you are able to play the atp circuit.... its confused how you played a tournament that consisted of you versing a "world class player" .... its really hard to get up there....

  • 1 decade ago

    you can achieve anything with a little hard work.practice every day and when you have the feeling that you have improved try another tournament.why not try to be a pro if you really want to?

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