Roger Federer advocates higher prize money at the challenger level
The nine-time indoor champion Roger Federer said on the sidelines of the ATP 500 lawn tournament about the payment of tennis professionals. The Swiss called for higher prize money at the lower levels.
by tennisnet.com
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Jun 19, 2019, 07:20 pm
"Prize money should be increased for qualifications and challengers," said Federer after his first-round victory over John Millman. For a defeat in the first qualifying round, around 3,045 euros will be distributed in hall, with a qualifying final bankruptcy there are 6,090 euros.
With a first round end you can console yourself with 15,830 euros, the winner of Halle receives a check for 429,955 euros.
Vasek Pospisil: "It is time for a change"
Just a few days ago, ATP player representative Vasek Pospisil criticized the distribution of prize money in professional tennis. While in other sports around 50 percent of the income is distributed directly to the athletes, the rate at the US Open is just under 15 percent. "It's time for a change," Pospisil said.
Especially players outside the top 100 would have great problems under the current structures to be able to afford everyday touring. A fact that Federer also criticized - a player who has already earned well over $ 120 million in his career from prize money alone.
Roger Federer is not a fan of on-court coaching
He also mentioned why he is not a supporter of on-court coaching. “I think I have the best team in the world behind me. It would therefore only be unfair if I could benefit from it during a game, whereas my opponent, who may not have a coach at all, would not have this option, ”said Federer.
Federer is in the second round after his victory over Millman in Halle. On Thursday afternoon there was a crash against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who slipped into the main field with a wild card and took his compatriot Benoit Paire out of the tournament.