1 Year As A Tennis Pro Cost Me $$$ !

[@coffeedude2024]

Felix, I just love how commited you are to your tennis journey and how transparent and honest you are in the cost it takes to compete at the level that you're competing at. Not only are your videos fun to watch but they will help and inspire a whole generation of young hopefull tennis players into what it takes to make it as a fulltime tennis professional. Cant wait to watch your progress in 2023 Felix👍

[@NexPro-performancetennis]

Yes let’s be honest. Players spent lot of money on tour but because they also go high in expenses. Depending on your budget, but If you choose to train in the top tennis academies (that are business, so it means they take your money very easy and that’s all but u don’t get anything), best centers, top hotels and the list can go on. Of course you’ll spend more money at the beginning

[@TymCzasowyJa]

Money. He is doing this for money. Not for the fame. Pitty you.

[@NexPro-performancetennis]

@@TymCzasowyJa Read again the paragraph you maybe misunderstood what I meant

[@ishi8978]

This video just shows the immense commitment Felix put in 2022. Keep it up in 2023!

[@fryliver4953]

Only 5 one to one sessions. Not enough

[@MikeSmith-yy1lv]

This is also why tennis needs a players union. The payouts at the lower level are just not enough for the emerging players.

[@altruismfirst6489]

Look at what happened to Chardy after jab injury now no ranking at all thanks to ATP following wef agenda 2030.

[@mfzoom5401]

@@altruismfirst6489 Lol

[@AbC-df7bq]

Novak is trying, but establishment is stronger

[@nickk707]

You don’t get paid if you don’t create any revenue it’s no difference to the wnba and the majority of womens sport nobody is watching low level tennis or the majority of womens sport.

[@novakgoatovic]

THIS IS WHAT NOVAK DJOKOVIC IS TRYING TO DO. HE ALWAYS SUPPORTS SMALLER PLAYERS. THAT'S WHY HES THE GOAT ALSO

[@rebecacyrineu1529]

thank you for being so open and sharing this with us Felix! I hope the channel keep pushing you forward in 2023!

[@krob2327]

Coming from the uk with all the help people get if he’s not made it yet he never will

[@rebecacyrineu1529]

@@krob2327 says who? stop hating on people who are chasing their dream. you must be a very frustrated person to comment something like that. how about chase your own dreams and stop being annoying?

[@krob2327]

@@rebecacyrineu1529 ok. Keep watching. There’s a reason he isn’t a top pro but this is a nice earner thanks to people like you

[@rebecacyrineu1529]

@@krob2327 I'm happy to watch his videos, doesn't matter his ranking. and I do think he deserves the money because I really like the content he makes. if you don't like it, just stop watching. it's simple.

[@Bohhh7]

Hi im a 13 year old who started Tennis a Couple Months Ago And Your videos Really Help So continue Making Legendary Content

[@TENNISHQQ]

Me having played tennis for over a decade recomend you staying patient and continue grinding. It’s extremely hard to give up tennis as it’s one of the hardest sports but as long as you improving at least one thing each practice session you know your on the right track

[@Icacer]

I’m surprised to learn that 1on1 is average only $35. Private lessons generally is like $80/hr where i live. Let alone your coach is at a pro level, so im extremely surprised it’s so cheap! Keep up the great work and content! Here’s to a healthy 2023!!!

[@thekittencult]

Yeah, I want to know more about this. How does a pro level coach survive on $35 lessons. My local private lessons are $80/hr on a stop watch.

[@johnsmith-zf1fd]

@@thekittencult wages are low in the uk, tennis coaches here are lucky if they earn £30 an hour, I can get a lesson with a performance coach for 28 dollars an hour

[@tennisbrothers]

It’s probably more like $50 in hindsight but I literally had 0 1-1 sessions so it doesn’t really matter

[@ignaciogonzalez7762]

It gets to the point where the coach isn't going to be teaching you as much as training you. You'll get the occasional correction but you're basically doing physical training and then you hit and hit and hit and hit some more. As good as a coach is and or was he can't work 8 hours a day and then train as much as you to spar and practice with you 1 on 1 so you'll be hitting with sparring partners and other players who are in the same boat as you. I'm guessing there's 2 to 4 other players like him in a lot of his training sessions so multiply the money by 3 or 4 or whatever amount of people are training with him at the time. When you're just starting out you can't really afford a coach's monthly salary to have him all to yourself every day. Obviously it depends on a lot of things, sometimes the coach will just take you out and work on something specific while the rest are in the gym or something. Where do you live by the way? @Icacer

[@y2jandy]

$35 is unbelievable. I gotta moved to the UK just for coaching. In Nyc and Hong Kong a private hour costs $80-120usd

[@raimbaudmarin]

Don't listen to those jealousing you or complaining abt anything in the comments... You are very talented, as well as extremely devoted in your tennis career and you need to put in the work, that's what makes you different from others! We are here to support you even more in this upcoming year!

[@wingsaber629]

This is awesome breakdown, LOVE IT. It would be SUPER interesting when you are pro in the top 1000 and can still put out these types of videos. Imagine if Federer was this transparent, would love to see how much Federer has made throughout the years down to the penny, his sponsorships, his routine, etc. Keep going!

[@philipwalker1243]

Mate, as the parent of a tennis kid this is wonderful to see your journey! Thanks for putting a bit of reality into the tennis sphere ! All the very best for 2023

[@Ruskieit]

Don't you think if he was good he would ALREADY have his ATP point? He's just a rich guy - nice and good at tennis for a non-pro as much as you want - who's spending his parents money to have fun

[@patricklaycock1418]

It’ll be good when Brekaing Point comes out on Netflix - Hopefully all the new fans of the sport will come across your channel 👍🏻

[@OdinsMonkey]

Thanks for breaking it out! Does make me think, why am i spending so much more on lessons/coaching than you as just a 3.5/4.0 adult!

[@MStrika1]

I also thought you would be spending so much more on coaching lessons. How come you have such a low amount?

[@JhonnyAmbie]

Your bigger sponsor is KZbin and all we viewers that are loving this channel! Thats insane! I was waiting a part that you tell us how much money youtube make.

[@oliverdesouza5741]

Great camera-work by the way. As you're in recovery mode, how about a full run-down of your racket set-up? Like weight, balance, any-lead, strings, tensions, grip size & type. Does Dunlop match them for you to swing-weight? How often to you restring? I know you did a little review when you choose it, but how about a detailed look for us fans?

[@hoerger7341]

Great idea, that would be very interesting!

[@williamcatinari7922]

Felix after every video, you’re motivating to keep on pushing towards my dream of becoming a professional. You’re an inspiration to all and always will be. Love the content mate.

[@leclercqthibaut5288]

It's very interesting because it's rarely spoken about these financial issues as if it was a kind of taboo. That's reality. To become a pro tennis player, you also need to be a kind of accountant ; to be able to find sponsors, to plan your days, to make and hold a budget and so on. It requires more qualities than only being a good tennis player.

[@rendezvous0000]

At this rate, you wont need ATP points and just live of the wealth of being a famous tennis player. Well done and I'm keen to follow your further successes

[@Alvaro-cs7zs]

Keep it up mate! I'm a Spanish coach working in the UK and I know the struggles of all those expenses. I'll stick around and follow yours dreams!

[@davidblazquez1376]

Let's go, I wanna see your improvements this year. Fun fact: your videos keep being one of my favourite listening partd hahaha.

[@Dorianl98]

Hey Felix, been following you for a while. I would like to have your mindset because I really feel bad when I lose to somebody with old racket w/dead and running shoes while claming to never take a lesson in life. Keep up and I hope you get your ATP point(s)!

[@maxlife4]

Don't feel bad. The #1 tennis player in Texas (16U) beats current ATP players at UTR tournament time to time and destroys kids in his age group who spend $3,000.00 per month on private lessons. He never had a tennis lesson. Plays tennis twice a day, roughly 2 hours each session. His dad, who does not play tennis, taught his son by looking at KZbin video. Can you imagine how other kids (my son included) must feel? hahaha

[@tilmayne9780]

You deserve all this! Lot’s of success for 2023!🎉🎉🎉

[@bastiaanbroere6703]

Cool insights, really looking forward to the coming tournaments!

[@MPTennis]

Keep it up dude. Great vid and best of luck.

[@simply_felix]

Best of luck in 2023 Felix.. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@-Munditimum-]

Thanks Felix. This was a great video, and thankfully I was way off base regarding the costs. Coaches where I live are at least double the price for advanced level training. Super proud of you for your success so far and surely there is much more left on your road. Cheers! M

[@bigrobsydney]

Genuinely surprised at how low the coaching costs have been. I would have thought the cost would have been quite a bit more. You have done really well; keep it up!

[@maverick91419]

Nice video. Hope as you say in 2023 the expenses will be higher., that would be a great sign. Have a good recovery, cant wait to see you in court again!!

[@nesan_kaikolar]

All thes best brother, waiting to see you in top 100

[@kennah619]

Glad I could be here to support you my man. Keep going!

[@aidantough4348]

Loved the journey last year, let's hope I love it as much as the last, keep it up in 2023

[@adamgarten1001]

Happy to be supporting your journey as well as following it. Looking forward to a strong 2023!

[@hampusnemeth0801]

Keep up the good work in 2023! 👊🏼

[@luwegib]

Love how to the point your video was. Epic content 👏🏻

[@roverdover4449]

Really well-spoken guy. Good luck with Tennis as well as content career.

[@innereyeproductions992]

Another great and insightful video Felix... can't wait to see what happens next.

[@qualityshottennis]

Great stuff Felix👍🏽

[@hanglythu1566]

Very informative. Good luck bro, hope you won't have more injuries!

[@greensky9530]

Been waiting for this video. Hopefully he can continue to finance this journey

[@marcbrookhouser7069]

Hey Felix amazing video as always! You’ve done an insane job at making your money work for you and keeping costs low as possible. From Jan to December youve made huge strides in ur tennis game. Keep working!!!

[@rkmalexander7710]

you are very interesting. i love that you share your journey because its something nobody has done on youtube. you will become a very good player in the following years.

[@otonielcastrodiaz1424]

I just suscribe to the channel, I stop playing or training professional tennis at 22 years old, looking back I would say I may have change some work loads for myself so i can keep injury free, its always going to be something bothering a little bit, but what its importan is to get the right workload for you so can play as many matches possibly. I was living my dream and im glad you are living yours give everything you can, you and only you will know the effort you put in. ( do not confuse training 10 hours a day, this may look like training 1-2 hours because you are fatigue and you need to reduce the workload to keep performing at your best) Felix I support you and I wish you the best success and hapinnes!

[@Anna-kt3go]

Keep going! I‘m very proud of you Felix!

[@velterius7714]

thank you for your content. very interesting. it's cool that you reveal such details, they are also important

[@oreothehappypup]

Good video! Tennis-related expenses in UK and Europe in general seem way cheaper than in US. Best of luck to your upcoming tournaments in 2023!

[@donaldcameron8490]

Great relevant tour information. I am shocked so much on physio (even with injuries) and yet not much on a professional physical trainer.

[@aidanprentice1807]

Great year this year felix! I hope for an even better one for you next year!

[@pambashta1980]

Thanks for this detailed video and your tennis journey. 👍👍

[@bardrichard]

So nice to follow your journey!!! Keep up the good work! Cheers from Sweden!

[@r_chen5898]

Keep going my guy. I love watching your journey.

[@tobecrazyinbulgaria]

I really enjoy the content Felix produces and it is great to see what it takes to get just 1 ATP point. But it blows my mind what a difference it makes where you are coming from. Now imagine this journey of the perspective a Eastern European, African or Asian kid, tremendous difference. I mean only without the sponsors, this price will go up at least 25%. And it is not just the price, the quality of products available is ginormous. Also, there are so many tournaments in the UK, so he travels far less than most of young players. Let alone the quality of hitting partners. Having a hit with players like Popyrin and Draper can be so helpful for young players. Players from smaller countries with the same qualities as Felix will stand no chance of becoming a pro. Of course none of that is Felix’ problem, but I am just left wondering why the UK haven’t produced more top 20 players last 20 years. I hope Felix breaks that tendency and gets much more than 1 point in 2023!!!

[@laurencehazel7137]

What a good year felix can't wait for this one

[@fritzzz234]

much success and happiness in the new year Felix. I can't wait for you to upload a new video, they are always so exciting and entertaining, keep up the good work! And then you get the first atp point let's go felix the train has no brakes

[@jamesshelley6478]

Good luck for 2023! Could u do a video on finding the best racquet for someone? 🎾

[@flugunfal]

Great video and best of luck for this year.

[@jean-pierreuys1554]

Great channel to watch. I expected it to cost more. I live in New York a single session with a coach is $90-$125 for an average coach. I was surprised how much more affordable your was at at around $35. Hope the shoulder recovers well. God speed

[@leecherlarry]

wishing you better tourni results in 2023, best of luck!

[@notyourpgainstructor5139]

Super cool to see you break this down. I have asked myself this question throughout your journey. Thanks for being so open with the financial aspect of your endeavors.

[@VL1975]

I had a dream of being a pro-tennis player when I was a teen. My mother told me to be realistic. That ended that dream. Of course now I see why. Takes alot to support oneself in pro tennis. Guys like Djokovic and Nadal make it look easy. Good luck in the future!

[@xploi]

Thanks! What surprised me is the number of shoes lol. I play clay and I never change them xD

[@luca-yr4ng]

Hey Felix, it would be also interesting to see what you have earned from youtube. I Know it is Not so much but maybe you could make a Video about it.

[@nguyen925]

Sheesh, that's a decent amount of change but you need to sacrifice to succeed right ? Love your effort and here's to a positive 2023 :)

[@kevinjoseph6534]

W Post, Thanks Felix for being so open through your journey, it really motivates other players to work harder in their own tennis journey!!

[@BenEcho]

Looking forward to see you crush this year dude!

[@tennisbrothers]

thanks ben :)

[@tvtotalforever]

Great video, thanks for the honest breakdown of how hard and costly it is to make it to the top. I wouldnt have the mental strength to keep going when times get rough - you do! Keep it up. On a side note - are you really able to afford all of this through KZbin/Members and Sponsors alone, or arent you parents also financially involved aswell?

[@ryanmullins7255]

Content is unrivaled

[@eugene5689]

Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@jakeysea]

you rock man. love watching your journey.

[@tennisbrothers]

appreciate it

[@bushmeyes4372]

Seems a lot cheaper where you are than in the US I know the number is still pretty large but I feel like the US prices are much higher

[@tennisbrothers]

Probably

[@giacomorimatori8483]

I'm very surprised by the training costs. They seem quite low, are you sure they're right? Or maybe you have some benefit being a pro. I play tennis as an amateur, even though I think I spend more then you in training costs 😬 keep up with the good work and good luck for the new season!

[@BrokeAgain]

Well saw that video from S. Williams, how they went from bottom to top! nothing fancy just hard work.

[@supermodel2]

Great video. Extremely informative

[@zachenroe4715]

Wow $22k is honestly not that bad for full-time tennis. I feel most costs would be doubled in the US. Would be interested to see how much the number would change if you didn't have sponsors for Equipment since tennis racquets /string can really add up. Would also like to know how much the two weeks MA would've cost, but I'm going to guess that you wouldn't have gone if you didn't have the sponsorship. Excited to see how 2023 goes!

[@trevorphilip9728]

Back when I was taking it seriously one of the guys I was training with was around 300 in the world. He told me per year I need to be willing to spend about 50k. You being from UK and spending like $200 on flights is absolutely wild to me. Anything for us is like averaging on about 2K

[@59BigWalt]

Thanks In letting us in.

[@mihai6414]

Congratulations on your journey, Felix. Very surprised to find out you're paying on avg just 35$ a session. I took my first lessons in the UK last year in July and cost me £20 which is roughly $25. And I'm a beginner, just doing it for recreational activity

[@willthebeast1879]

This year let’s get it done 🔥🤞

[@vagner1978]

That is good info for those wanting to take the same road.

[@grapesgrapes4489]

Great job!!

[@noellundstrom7447]

Let's hope for some big sponsors this year, this was a lot more money than I thought 🤣 Good work Felix!

[@xxpinghead7xx]

You need to move to CX400 tour. I am an “AD” player and hit with all their sticks. That racket is a beast

[@DanielHelc]

In Canada average pro coach will run you $50-75 UD per hour. Flight will be more costly as well.

[@rodrigomachado3678]

Keep up the good work!

[@SingleDorifto]

what a insane content, you're amazing dude.

[@danram4850]

Hi Felix, love your content, keep going on and the ATP ranking points will come.... one thing is still interesting for me. Do you create all of your social media content on yourself or do you have a content creator/manager also? Wish you all of luck for the new season, will be a banger!🤙

[@tennisbrothers]

i do it all myself currenly , but have recently partnered up with an editor

[@4ilxn]

Best of luck for 2023

[@joseurbina6219]

We love you Felix!! Thanks for being so inspiring and entertaining :) Would be great if you could share how much you earned, you talked about sponsorships but I would love to know if you made some money from the tournaments you played. Thanks 😁

[@yme2020]

I wish you the best of luck! You are gonna make it! I’m really enjoying your content. I think I watched every video in the past year. Keep up the great work!

[@simon.schmitt6120]

Nice Video , really Love it

[@ruhelahmed3058]

Brilliant and honest video

[@SaqibSheikh]

Sponsors are key for this lifestyle

[@ramonl6637]

Felix. Thank you for the breakdown of the financial expenses. You should have mentioned if you got any prize money.

[@jfskyberillenadalito]

Nice video brother keep it up with your new team....Jules Marie spent even more

[@sludge86]

So cool to see that. Tbh, it wasn’t as much as I was expecting. 👍

[@avinashvaidyanathan6971]

I hope You win a Grand Slam in the coming 5 years!

[@mythar1]

First time catching your content. Obviously no idea how well you play. I would have expected coaching to be much more beneficial in your future progress than actually playing tournaments, or at least a more significant proportion.

[@grantmishler4337]

i cannot wait to get to watch you on TV someday

[@msalvs]

I didn’t know you played with dunlop strings. I always assumed you’d be buying the strings yourself which is what a lot of pros do (ie. all non babolat sponsored players who play with bab VS or non wilson who string luxilon). It would be nice to see how much do strings set you back over a full year of playing.

[@donna25871]

Try being an Australian trying to make it on the pro tour.

[@jaskaransingh0304]

Awesome! Wish you the best

[@servingaces]

Very interesting to see how much a pro player has to pay. Nice to see :)

[@federicotown8052]

All the best in 2023 !