How much does an Professional tennis player earn
A Professional tennis player earns between $1.255 and $6.671 per month, with an average monthly salary of $2.466 and a median salary of $1.787 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.
Our research is based on the salaries of 29 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).
Monthly Salary | Annual Salary | Salary Per Week | Hourly Salary | |
Average wage | 2.466 | 29.590 | 616 | 18 |
1º Quartile | 1.255 | 15.062 | 314 | 9 |
Median Salary | 1.787 | 21.446 | 447 | 13 |
3º Quartile | 5.088 | 61.051 | 1.272 | 36 |
Higher Salary | 6.671 | 80.052 | 1.668 | 48 |
Professional job categories
- Middle level technicians
- medium-level technicians in cultural, communications and sports services
- athletes, sportsmen
- professional athletes
Related Positions:
Main workplaces
Professional Athletes professionals work in clubs, sports associations, academies, public administration bodies dedicated to sports, teaching, etc. There are no common rules for all types of sport. In order to become professional, they follow specific rules of the sports associations to which they are linked, building, therefore, different trajectories, based on different combinations between time spent in the sport, participation in games and events, awards, etc. Most work as self-employed, at irregular hours. In some activities, some professionals may be subjected to special working conditions, such as psychological pressure, intense noise and high temperatures, as well as staying in uncomfortable positions for long periods.
What does it take to work in the field of Professional Athletes
Formal schooling is not a precondition for the exercise of this family's occupations. The practical training of professional athletes can take place either through training and exercises performed individually and/or collectively, in general, under the supervision of coaches or technicians, or through participation in tests, competitions, games and contests.
Functions and activities of Professional tennis player
Professional Athletes must:
Activities
- analyze the competition calendar of the modality;
- make decisions;
- follow high-level sporting events;
- know the competition venue;
- simulate game and competition situations;
- undo opponent's strengths;
- maintain a good relationship with the media;
- train regularly;
- simulate plays in training;
- evaluate the type of lane and track of the racetrack;
- submit to the official weigh-in;
- respect the rules;
- know the penalties of the sport;
- submit psychological evaluation;
- avoid the ingestion of substances harmful to sports practice;
- train memorization;
- participate in social programs;
- be determined;
- replenish fluid during and after training and competition;
- training concentration;
- participate in unofficial tournaments and competitions;
- have perseverance;
- register in a timely manner;
- analyze the natural obstacles of the competition site;
- periodize training;
- be affiliated with the entities responsible for the sport (cf., feder., associations.);
- set the target competitions;
- prepare yourself to react to adverse situations;
- analyze the physical and climatic conditions of the competition venue;
- control weight;
- submit physical and medical evaluation;
- set target competitions;
- training regularly;
- work as a team;
- have a spirit of leadership;
- participate in courses and lectures in the sport;
- have humility;
- know the competition regulations;
- be disciplined;
- master the portuguese language;
- diagnose technical deficiencies;
- knowing the penalties of the sport;
- know the type of floor of the competition venue;
- practice blast training;
- train visualization;
- sign up in a timely manner;
- submit specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;
- use sports equipment appropriate to the characteristics of the competition venue;
- maintain self-confidence;
- practice specific physical training of the modality;
- analyze opponent's behavior;
- setting target competitions;
- submit yourself to the follow-up of a sports psychologist;
- seek incentives and sponsorships;
- periodize training;
- have a leadership spirit;
- practice agility training;
- correct technical deficiencies;
- prepare the animal for competition;
- practice speed training;
- be ethical;
- prepare yourself psychologically for competitions;
- consult a nutritionist;
- training breathing;
- submit to the official weigh-in;
- have the ability to deal with defeat;
- using the rules;
- plan training schedule;
- analyze the opposing animal;
- submit to specific tests to identify deficiencies in minerals and vitamins;
- send implement for gauging;
- maintain emotional balance;
- training under psychological pressure;
- knowing the sport score;
- know the type of flooring at the competition venue;
- be affiliated with the entities responsible for the sport (conf., feder., associations.);
- update yourself periodically;
- develop specific means to execute the strategy;
- follow the schedules predetermined by the organizing committee;
- follow a physical preparation program with professional guidance;
- practicing muscular endurance exercises;
- be serious;
- exploit your opponent's weaknesses;
- practice strength training;
- set results goals for short, medium and long term;
- practice sport specific physical training;
- practice flexibility training;
- train concentration;
- have grit;
- plan a training schedule;
- respect coach, referees and athletes;
- submit psychological assessment;
- analyze opponent behavior;
- be dedicated;
- use the appropriate material for the sport;
- participating in technical conferences of the sport;
- train relaxation;
- practice reflex training;
- drive the animal;
- entry in a timely manner;
- maintain self-esteem;
- use specific implements of the modality;
- practice reflex training;
- technically analyze the opponent;
- prepare automobile equipment for competition;
- training relaxation;
- practicing muscular resistance exercises;
- adapt to the lifestyle required by the profession;
- practice the technical fundamentals of the sport;
- explore the best positioning for performance within the competition area;
- practice sport-specific physical training;
- be sociable;
- have courage;
- use the appropriate sporting material to the characteristics of the competition venue;
- follow the updated technical instructions;
- evaluate the type of lane and racetrack track;
- follow the nutritional program established by the nutritionist;
- participate in exchange programs;
- develop the specific means for executing the strategy;
- define your own competition style;
Sectors that hire Professional tennis player the most in the job market
- social, sports and similar clubs
- hotels
- sports education
- sporting goods retail trade
- activities of associations for the defense of social rights
- snack bars, tea houses, juice houses and the like
- physical conditioning activities
- professional and management development training
- other teaching activities
- other sports activities