Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Sinner Reveals Near-Retirement Plan Due to Finances
Jannik Sinner, the world's top tennis player, almost quit because tennis is expensive.
He told his parents if he wasn't in the top 200 by age 23 or 24, he would stop playing.
Coaching and travel cost a lot of money.
Luckily, he started earning money at 18, which helped him continue.
He also had to stop playing in a final game and a doubles competition due to sickness.
Jannik Sinner revealed he considered quitting tennis due to financial constraints.
He promised his parents he'd quit if not ranked in the top 200 by age 23 or 24.
The cost of coaching and travel created significant financial pressure.
Sinner began earning money at 18, alleviating some financial burden.
He withdrew from the Cincinnati Open final due to illness and US Open mixed doubles.
- Who
- Jannik Sinner
- What
- Jannik Sinner considered retiring from tennis due to financial reasons.
- When
- He planned to retire if not in the top 200 by 23 or 24.
- Where
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- Why
- Because of the financial burden of professional tennis.
Financial Constraints Faced by Players
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Financial Burden
Financial Constraints Faced by Players
Jannik Sinner had to consider quitting due to the high costs associated with professional tennis.
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- World Ranking
- No. 1
- Potential Quit Age
- 23 or 24
- Reason for Concern
- Financial burden
- Cincinnati Open
- Withdrew from final
- US Open Mixed Doubles
- Withdrew
Sources
‘We couldn’t afford it’: Jannik Sinner reveals why he planned to quit tennis at age 23
Jannik Sinner Drops Bombshell Ahead Of US Open: 'Told My Parents I Would Quit Test...It Costs A Lot Of Money'
World Number One Jannik Sinner Reveals Shocking Plan To Quit Tennis At 23 If His Goals Weren’t Achieved
