I am 13 years old I have been playing tennis since I was 6 . I have been in 7 tournaments and in every tournament I have been in second place . My only dream is to become a professional tennis player I don’t care if I need to lose everything I have. I train 12 hours every week . Do you believe I can make my dream come true?
Ian, you almost exactly described me in your example of a person that wants to "go pro" except that I am 14. What Matt Hill said seemed very true if not a bit nicer to us viewers :). I started playing serious tennis only 6 months ago, and I have already become A LOT better than I used to be. It took me a while to get a good backhand and thanks to you, it got better! It goes to show how hard work pays off one way or another. I also really appreciate how much effort you put in for us viewers, it shows how great of a person you are. Someone once told me "it is better to be the most unique than to be the best" and that is what you are!!!
Im 20 years old beginner in tennis and i havent join any kind of tennis tournament and i only do lessons 3 times a week and its a group lesson do at my age i will be able to become a pro BTW Im a left handed and my instructor(coach, sorry im bad at english)said that im a fast learner than those at 20 years old
I can't even begin to thank you for making this video. The video has coincidentally described exactly me for I did have doubts of turning pro because I started so late. You don't need to know who I am now, but you will get huge recognition once I have a chance to publicly state your help. Thank you so much!
I’m 15. My determination to become pro is literally through the roof. I’ve played since I was 7-8ish and haven’t stopped since then. I’ve also noticed a big improvement since I joined this tennis academy here in Australia. If anyone reads this comment, what do you think could be my possible future? I personally believe in myself, if I continue with this rapid growth I may have a chance.
I have started at the age of 7 (now I'm 15) and since then I was grinding it. Before quarantine I was playing everyday in summer. I also do body workouts to get stronger. Do you think if I continue doing all this I'm gonna be a pro?
I’ve been playing tennis ever since I’ve been 3 years old, my father played tennis growing up, so it came easy to me, learning the basics, and even beyond. When I was 12 I went into a slump, it was a bit of both me being bored of the game and the constant pressure of my father to play. Once my school made a tennis team in the 8th grade that was the change. I helped coach the girls team, and my game improved far more than it could have without. Then once I went into HS, I was an entirely different monster. I was very aggressive and dominated my season, however I did get destroyed by a kid who was in the top 100 of my state XD Sectionals came around and I was very close to making it to regionals, however I was taken out by my 2nd match. This year was different though, while I still dominated, my game was off, and the season was filled with me being frustrated with myself, and feeling angry that even though I improved...I seemed worse. I started mentally training myself during the season, and I improved, but not enough. The next match I lost. I was watching this one show, and the main character finally realized what he wanted to do. It left me thinking. That night was when I realized that I wanted to go professional in tennis. That was the change of mindset I needed to take over. That person who I faced last year that destroyed me, instead of the 6-0 6-1 last year, it was 6-3 6-2. I had improved drastically, the points were longer, and closer, and it came down to my little mistakes, not his winners. I started playing in tournaments, and my first one I was sponsored. I made it to the quarters finals, but the person who owned the place saw my potential and how much I cared, and he decided to sponsor me. I had ups and downs during that year, but last month was when another major mental and physical change happened. I started writing a note book. This was the thing that helped me improve the most. My serve was always a major problem, but after writing in this notebook, studying the professionals, for 3+ hours a day while at school, and even more at home, my serve changed majorly into a weapon. I had angles, power, and accuracy. Even my second serve was enough to set myself up for a serve and volley, or for a winner. I didn’t train it physically, I mentally trained it into the best it’s ever been. I’ve been doing this for the past few weeks now, and everything has improved, dramatically. During the summer is when I plan to put all of this, all of this mental training to fruition. I’ll be able to drive right as summer begins (I’ll be turning 16 then), and I’ll be able to practice for 9+ hours a day. I’ll hopefully have a job, and be able to send myself to a camp somewhere, somewhere that I can focus on nothing but tennis, and be able to enter myself into more tournaments. I have workouts that’ll break down my body into one that’s solely for professional tennis, or something close to it. By the time I’m 17 I plan to move on from the USTA, and will be playing in the ITF juniors league. And then, after getting the necessaries down pat (A coach, doc, manager), fo professional a little bit after turning 18. I know the sacrifices I’ll need to take, and I’m willing to drop everything in order to do this. I’m not trying to go professional. I will go professional.
@@masscantbecreatedordestroy8868 Wow surprised you found this comment lol. Essentially, all but one of the things I have wanted to do from this comment happened so far. I can drive, I have a job, and so far I’ve progressed to a level pretty much almost impossible for someone who’s self taught. I’m 18 now, and i have the chance to move to California to have simply a 100% focus. Not only that, but I will be working with other professionals athletes and tennis players. So yes, the professional dream has not ended. Just finally got to the point where I can finally make it happen. So yes, I’m finally at the end game :)
Excellent interview. Am amazed how often this question gets asked. By age 15/16 you should already know whether or not you have a chance. If you don't know by then, the chance is probably none!
But sometimes you have to watch tennis and you learn new moves and you try it. Plus if you want to be a star tennis player you should see your opponents weakness
Essential Tennis - Lessons and Instruction for Passionate Players plz reply I'm 17 and i have never played tennis but I'm very interested in the game can i still start learning the basics and maybe in the future become a professional or there's no hope at all🤔🤔
Im 14, ive played since the age of 7 and im pretty good. Ive recently decided to attempt going pro, training at least four times a week if i can, do you think i can make it as a proffesional tennis player?
I am only 11 years old and My dream is to become a professional, now I started When I was 10 and a half, now I know that It's hard for me and I won't be suprised If it won't happen. I am now training 2 days a week and I'm starting to focus and really try. The point is to all of you that are wondering If you Can be a PRO player. Everyone Can be, just train, Work and focus. I believe in you all.
I've just started 6 months ago I try to play atleast 1 hour a day people see me play in public and ask to play and teach they all say I have natural talent and my forehand and serve technique is perfect and Im a fast learner. I beat adult men that have been playing since they were children but I live in a small country we're the sport is not very popular and dosnt have many facilitys and good coaches and comps but I wanna play college tennis. How do you get on college recruiters radar.
There's only one way: win. Win locally, then regionally, then nationally, then internationally. There's honestly no other way to get anybody's attention.
Hello, I have a question. I started playing tennis age of 7. Played tennis most of my life. Stopped for one year due to school. And I graduated highschool, 18 years old now. And I was wondering if I can be a pro? I plan on going to europe to join an academy and reach my dream as a pro player.
i have been playing tennis seriously for almost 4 years now. Going into my junior year of high school, have played high school tennis. I would say I am a decent Varsity player, as I have played low Varsity and Top JV my sophomore Tennis season. Ranked 184 USTA in the state I live in. I've always dreamed of becoming a professional tennis player, but I now realize it's not as easy as it sounds. But I still have 2 years and I think I can get very good. Do you think I can go D1, still? Then maybe see if professional is attainable?
I'm aware that alot of people my age who are on the path to becoming pro have already played challengers, have international rankings, and train at some factory like IMG
Great to hear from you, Andrew. My answer is essentially what Matt laid out on this video: if you want to have any chance at all you need to begin training at the level required to make it happen YESTERDAY. Fitness, on court training, tournaments.....you've got to go "all in" to have any chance of reaching your dreams. I don't know your game, your talent level, or the level of your motivation. The only way to answer your question is to train yourself the way Matt laid out and find out with experience. Put your head down, put in the work, and look up again a few years from now to see how you're doing. -Ian
thanks Ian, hopefully in the next two years I'll somehow make a big leap in my game even though I got a late start. My fitness and stamina is honestly decent since I run alot, but in terms of strength and movement I need to work to make it improve by an unbelievable amount to see that leap
Do it. What's the worst that could happen? You may not reach all of your goals but you won't regret giving it your best shot, not ever. You'll look back knowing you gave it everything and you reached the absolute best level you could. There's no shame in that, not matter how far you make it. Keep me up to date. -Ian
Excellent video . You're my internet coach. Sir now I want to ask where to start ? Tennis is not popular in Pakistan unfortunately but I was fortunate enough to play and train from one of the best coaches in Pakistan but there is no future here for becoming an ATP player. If I can afford the first year to play tennis abroad then how to start the career from where and how ? How much will it cost me and to become an Atp player I would have to compete in ITF tournaments first ? And when the sponsors start to get attracted towards you ? At which level i would be able to have a good living from it ? I'm 26 and I want to make it possible to become top hundred in next 5 years or maybe top 50.
I'm 43 and have been playing for around 3 years now (mainly doubles because I'm overweight). I can crush my nephew who is 12. Do you think I can make it onto the pro tour?
What if you live in a place with cold winters. How do you suggest to get practice hours in? Also, I started high school this year and I get home at four and have to complete schoolwork. Anyway to get around that? Thanks!
I love tennis , im 18 , is it too late to turn pro in the future ? For me its a clear no because i am very committed like very very , i can push myself hard , and im naturally very athletic and muscular , i have the mindset for sure , so is it realistic that i could turn pro in the future ?
If you don't already have a top junior ranking by age 18 and a ton of tournament experience behind you already, then the chances of you suddenly becoming so good to attain pro level is miniscule.
Hey everyone, I may be a bit older, I’m 23 right now and I played JUCO college tennis in the USA in the state of CA. I was ranked in the top 16 in my region in singles and I was always top 2 in the school I played for. I currently train at an elite academy in southern california and I train with a few guys who were semi pro, one was also a college player in the US, was ranked top 5 in Indonesia and there is another one who just graduated that played D1. There is also a girl I train with who is currently semi pro, and she wins several UTR pro events. What are my chances of at least making semi pro tennis. I train at least 4 hours during the school year, 6 hours during the summer, would like to bump it up to 7 hours during the summer months. Also I played many tournaments before the virus hit, and currently I play in a league with a few retired 700-1000 atp pros and I play a few utr tournaments I would like to play more especially since things are opening up more.
Tennis is an expensive sport to join . I’ve been playing field hockey , swimming and soccer since I was a teen. I’m 23 and I’ve always admired tennis but could never afford to play it . Can I still join?
I am 12 years old and tennis is now my life I want to go pro so bad I practice everyday after school but I don't have private instruction I'm not sure if that gives me a disadvantage
Im not sure if you will read my comment buti just want to ask this anyway. I am 16 years old (2001) and started tennis when i was 6 years old. i am now training tennis 5-6 days a week 2-3hrs a day. i was in between around top 5 of u14 in thailand before moving to australia. i play club tennis div 1 every saturday. is there any chance for me to make it in the top 200 on the ATP tour.
I think its beneficial for a young player to get exposed to competition, as soon as they're ready for it. As Matt said during our talk figuring out how to win is a completely different skill than practice time. -Ian
I am 17 years old and played for a year, really comitted to go pro soon and trying to get a scolarship for collage, do i have a chance to go pro and how?
I’m 11 years old I am in Malaysia I work very hard to play professional tennis, my dad does not believe in me because barely any Malaysian tennis player has played in the ATP tour, I can beat many players that is older than me do u think I can make it to the atp
Alright so I’m 16 and I’ve been playing tennis since I was 3 years old I’ve won 5 tournaments and I really want to go pro but at the same time continue my studies. So I need a name of the colleges that can offer both. Plz help
I’ve been playing since 7 yrs old I’m 11 now I play w/ top junior players 1 of them is ranked 12 in America he is 12 I’m starting to play tournaments and I believe I can make it to pro I play every day for an 1 hr plus I’m very good every Friday I play w/ top jr players 15 and under I have a strict workout every day I’m very good for an 11 yr old Do u think I can make it
Extremely deep insights of the players on tour and portraying a clear picture of how it’s gonna be at the tour for the players who are aspiring to be one...👍🏻 This video thrives me a lot but also making me cautious... Thanks for the video both of the coaches...
I’m also 15 and I qualified for regionals my freshman year (last year) with two years of play and enduring two injuries and I’m just now starting my USTA tournaments but I also play varsity tennis as well for my school. So I would be playing 2 tournaments a month a few random matches throughout. I practice 6 days a week (2-4 hrs)and 4 times a week actual cardio and weight training . In addition I’m going to start private lessons 2 maybe 3 times a week. Do you think this is adequate training for me to progress in my ranking ?
Hi to everyone...I feel.everyones dream .as.it was.mine...yes I had injuries but I still had a chance.and I'm.sad.i didn't make it I am.a.cosch today and hope God someone gives me the chance.to coach them.and go on the tennis tournament as I defeated number #180 in ATP tour 6/2 6/0 so I could have made it easy
Hi Ian I really enjoyed this video, i know what i am about to ask is not usual , im 28 years old i started to play tennis 2 years ago and i want to know how can i reach the highest that i can at this age , i know its too late to be a pro , i moved to the states 3 years ago and i play USTA tournaments but i dont know what is the path to take to play more competitively nation wide . thank you
Great to hear from you, Moamen. What level have those USTA tournaments been? Open? What has your success level been? I'm honestly pretty out of the loop when it comes to adult competition but I'd assume that the next steps would be regional Open level tournaments followed by National events. -Ian
I have been playing 3.5 , What i understand that i need to develop more until i play men's open and then go from divisional to nation , thats what i wanted to know Thank you a lot Ian , keep up the good work you and Kirby .
Moamen, I would start by not jumping from 3.5 to men's open events, I think you will become more discouraged than anything. Maybe playing 4.5 events to see what you need to get better to start
Next week I plan to become no 1 in the world in tennis. Please give a comment here for tips to make me no 1 next week. If I'm not no 1 next week it's your fault, because only a bad coach would not be able to do this for me. Hahaha ;-)
Be big alpha rich former GS Champion like Ivan Lendl and players will listen! Even Sasha Zverev listened before he got into girl trouble and Lendl walked away!
I am 13 years old I have been playing tennis since I was 6 . I have been in 7 tournaments and in every tournament I have been in second place . My only dream is to become a professional tennis player I don’t care if I need to lose everything I have. I train 12 hours every week . Do you believe I can make my dream come true?
I agree bro YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
Genio Yardigan yess of course 😀😀
You gotta try to find out right? Go for it man
NewKieHey me too I'll see you once we become pro my name is Michael Espinoza
me too, I am now 14 years old and im working my ass off because I want to be pro
Ian, you almost exactly described me in your example of a person that wants to "go pro" except that I am 14. What Matt Hill said seemed very true if not a bit nicer to us viewers :). I started playing serious tennis only 6 months ago, and I have already become A LOT better than I used to be. It took me a while to get a good backhand and thanks to you, it got better! It goes to show how hard work pays off one way or another. I also really appreciate how much effort you put in for us viewers, it shows how great of a person you are. Someone once told me "it is better to be the most unique than to be the best" and that is what you are!!!
Im 20 years old beginner in tennis and i havent join any kind of tennis tournament and i only do lessons 3 times a week and its a group lesson do at my age i will be able to become a pro BTW Im a left handed and my instructor(coach, sorry im bad at english)said that im a fast learner than those at 20 years old
I can't even begin to thank you for making this video. The video has coincidentally described exactly me for I did have doubts of turning pro because I started so late. You don't need to know who I am now, but you will get huge recognition once I have a chance to publicly state your help. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome, Trey!
I just turned 30 and I just started playing. Any hope for me training hard to become pro?
Yeah for sure man, u just need to mold you're entire life and lifestyle towards this one goal.
I’m doing the same. Stay focused and be patient
I’m 15. My determination to become pro is literally through the roof. I’ve played since I was 7-8ish and haven’t stopped since then. I’ve also noticed a big improvement since I joined this tennis academy here in Australia. If anyone reads this comment, what do you think could be my possible future? I personally believe in myself, if I continue with this rapid growth I may have a chance.
no body know i believe the only way to know is to try, also have a plan b.
I have started at the age of 7 (now I'm 15) and since then I was grinding it. Before quarantine I was playing everyday in summer. I also do body workouts to get stronger. Do you think if I continue doing all this I'm gonna be a pro?
Im 13 and I wanna play tennis and become as good as i can (never played before) , i will try my best every day and i will see how it goes:)
Love your attitude, Razv!
Give us an update brother
Yes bro, are you already famous?
I’ve been playing tennis ever since I’ve been 3 years old, my father played tennis growing up, so it came easy to me, learning the basics, and even beyond. When I was 12 I went into a slump, it was a bit of both me being bored of the game and the constant pressure of my father to play. Once my school made a tennis team in the 8th grade that was the change. I helped coach the girls team, and my game improved far more than it could have without. Then once I went into HS, I was an entirely different monster. I was very aggressive and dominated my season, however I did get destroyed by a kid who was in the top 100 of my state XD
Sectionals came around and I was very close to making it to regionals, however I was taken out by my 2nd match. This year was different though, while I still dominated, my game was off, and the season was filled with me being frustrated with myself, and feeling angry that even though I improved...I seemed worse. I started mentally training myself during the season, and I improved, but not enough. The next match I lost.
I was watching this one show, and the main character finally realized what he wanted to do. It left me thinking. That night was when I realized that I wanted to go professional in tennis. That was the change of mindset I needed to take over. That person who I faced last year that destroyed me, instead of the 6-0 6-1 last year, it was 6-3 6-2. I had improved drastically, the points were longer, and closer, and it came down to my little mistakes, not his winners.
I started playing in tournaments, and my first one I was sponsored. I made it to the quarters finals, but the person who owned the place saw my potential and how much I cared, and he decided to sponsor me. I had ups and downs during that year, but last month was when another major mental and physical change happened. I started writing a note book. This was the thing that helped me improve the most. My serve was always a major problem, but after writing in this notebook, studying the professionals, for 3+ hours a day while at school, and even more at home, my serve changed majorly into a weapon. I had angles, power, and accuracy. Even my second serve was enough to set myself up for a serve and volley, or for a winner. I didn’t train it physically, I mentally trained it into the best it’s ever been. I’ve been doing this for the past few weeks now, and everything has improved, dramatically. During the summer is when I plan to put all of this, all of this mental training to fruition. I’ll be able to drive right as summer begins (I’ll be turning 16 then), and I’ll be able to practice for 9+ hours a day. I’ll hopefully have a job, and be able to send myself to a camp somewhere, somewhere that I can focus on nothing but tennis, and be able to enter myself into more tournaments. I have workouts that’ll break down my body into one that’s solely for professional tennis, or something close to it. By the time I’m 17 I plan to move on from the USTA, and will be playing in the ITF juniors league. And then, after getting the necessaries down pat (A coach, doc, manager), fo professional a little bit after turning 18.
I know the sacrifices I’ll need to take, and I’m willing to drop everything in order to do this. I’m not trying to go professional.
I will go professional.
UPDATE!
@@masscantbecreatedordestroy8868 Wow surprised you found this comment lol. Essentially, all but one of the things I have wanted to do from this comment happened so far. I can drive, I have a job, and so far I’ve progressed to a level pretty much almost impossible for someone who’s self taught. I’m 18 now, and i have the chance to move to California to have simply a 100% focus. Not only that, but I will be working with other professionals athletes and tennis players. So yes, the professional dream has not ended. Just finally got to the point where I can finally make it happen. So yes, I’m finally at the end game :)
@@KaptainOW update?
Excellent interview. Am amazed how often this question gets asked. By age 15/16 you should already know whether or not you have a chance. If you don't know by then, the chance is probably none!
Not impossible, but most definitely very unlikely, Gavla. You're right, we get asked that question all the time.
Agree completely, Foxtrot.
But sometimes you have to watch tennis and you learn new moves and you try it. Plus if you want to be a star tennis player you should see your opponents weakness
Essential Tennis - Lessons and Instruction for Passionate Players plz reply I'm 17 and i have never played tennis but I'm very interested in the game can i still start learning the basics and maybe in the future become a professional or there's no hope at all🤔🤔
@@abdokamal6998 you can do it
Im 14, ive played since the age of 7 and im pretty good. Ive recently decided to attempt going pro, training at least four times a week if i can, do you think i can make it as a proffesional tennis player?
I am only 11 years old and My dream is to become a professional, now I started When I was 10 and a half, now I know that It's hard for me and I won't be suprised If it won't happen. I am now training 2 days a week and I'm starting to focus and really try. The point is to all of you that are wondering If you Can be a PRO player. Everyone Can be, just train, Work and focus. I believe in you all.
Very informative interview Ian and Matt. A great insight into what it takes to make it to the top in ATP. All respect to the guys that do make it.
No doubt, they've worked much harder than most people realize!
Great video, thanks. How much focus on school should their be, if you train 3to 5 hrs a week at 15
GREAT STUFF!! Congratulations, Ian that was a well executed interview. Very important to point out every aspect you coverred. THANKS.
I've just started 6 months ago I try to play atleast 1 hour a day people see me play in public and ask to play and teach they all say I have natural talent and my forehand and serve technique is perfect and Im a fast learner. I beat adult men that have been playing since they were children but I live in a small country we're the sport is not very popular and dosnt have many facilitys and good coaches and comps but I wanna play college tennis. How do you get on college recruiters radar.
There's only one way: win. Win locally, then regionally, then nationally, then internationally. There's honestly no other way to get anybody's attention.
I don't typically watch tennis videos but this one was definitely worth it. I got a 10 year old lefty who wants to be a pro...
Im 15 rn and I play around 4 days a week. i play prob around 10 hours a week. My utr level is 2. I hope i can achieve my dream to be a pro
Hello, I have a question. I started playing tennis age of 7. Played tennis most of my life. Stopped for one year due to school. And I graduated highschool, 18 years old now. And I was wondering if I can be a pro? I plan on going to europe to join an academy and reach my dream as a pro player.
I believe it’s possible! How r u doing now
i have been playing tennis seriously for almost 4 years now. Going into my junior year of high school, have played high school tennis. I would say I am a decent Varsity player, as I have played low Varsity and Top JV my sophomore Tennis season. Ranked 184 USTA in the state I live in. I've always dreamed of becoming a professional tennis player, but I now realize it's not as easy as it sounds. But I still have 2 years and I think I can get very good. Do you think I can go D1, still? Then maybe see if professional is attainable?
I'm aware that alot of people my age who are on the path to becoming pro have already played challengers, have international rankings, and train at some factory like IMG
Great to hear from you, Andrew. My answer is essentially what Matt laid out on this video: if you want to have any chance at all you need to begin training at the level required to make it happen YESTERDAY. Fitness, on court training, tournaments.....you've got to go "all in" to have any chance of reaching your dreams. I don't know your game, your talent level, or the level of your motivation. The only way to answer your question is to train yourself the way Matt laid out and find out with experience. Put your head down, put in the work, and look up again a few years from now to see how you're doing. -Ian
thanks Ian, hopefully in the next two years I'll somehow make a big leap in my game even though I got a late start. My fitness and stamina is honestly decent since I run alot, but in terms of strength and movement I need to work to make it improve by an unbelievable amount to see that leap
Do it. What's the worst that could happen? You may not reach all of your goals but you won't regret giving it your best shot, not ever. You'll look back knowing you gave it everything and you reached the absolute best level you could. There's no shame in that, not matter how far you make it. Keep me up to date. -Ian
Love the ear piece!
I’m 13 and I’m one of the top juniors in my country and my goal is to go to d1 in the us and turn pro unless I can win itf juniors
What are some federations in the US that offer full sponcership to tennis academies for players that have exceptional technique for their age?
Excellent video .
You're my internet coach. Sir now I want to ask where to start ? Tennis is not popular in Pakistan unfortunately but I was fortunate enough to play and train from one of the best coaches in Pakistan but there is no future here for becoming an ATP player. If I can afford the first year to play tennis abroad then how to start the career from where and how ? How much will it cost me and to become an Atp player I would have to compete in ITF tournaments first ? And when the sponsors start to get attracted towards you ? At which level i would be able to have a good living from it ? I'm 26 and I want to make it possible to become top hundred in next 5 years or maybe top 50.
Haha Ian you’re a legend 😊
I'm 43 and have been playing for around 3 years now (mainly doubles because I'm overweight). I can crush my nephew who is 12.
Do you think I can make it onto the pro tour?
What if you live in a place with cold winters. How do you suggest to get practice hours in? Also, I started high school this year and I get home at four and have to complete schoolwork. Anyway to get around that? Thanks!
Amith Prashant grind
I love tennis , im 18 , is it too late to turn pro in the future ? For me its a clear no because i am very committed like very very , i can push myself hard , and im naturally very athletic and muscular , i have the mindset for sure , so is it realistic that i could turn pro in the future ?
age is just a number dude if u want to do it I believe in u
If you don't already have a top junior ranking by age 18 and a ton of tournament experience behind you already, then the chances of you suddenly becoming so good to attain pro level is miniscule.
Hey everyone, I may be a bit older, I’m 23 right now and I played JUCO college tennis in the USA in the state of CA. I was ranked in the top 16 in my region in singles and I was always top 2 in the school I played for. I currently train at an elite academy in southern california and I train with a few guys who were semi pro, one was also a college player in the US, was ranked top 5 in Indonesia and there is another one who just graduated that played D1. There is also a girl I train with who is currently semi pro, and she wins several UTR pro events. What are my chances of at least making semi pro tennis. I train at least 4 hours during the school year, 6 hours during the summer, would like to bump it up to 7 hours during the summer months. Also I played many tournaments before the virus hit, and currently I play in a league with a few retired 700-1000 atp pros and I play a few utr tournaments I would like to play more especially since things are opening up more.
Tennis is an expensive sport to join . I’ve been playing field hockey , swimming and soccer since I was a teen. I’m 23 and I’ve always admired tennis but could never afford to play it . Can I still join?
Really interesting guys, thanks for this...
You bet!
I am 12 years old and tennis is now my life I want to go pro so bad I practice everyday after school but I don't have private instruction I'm not sure if that gives me a disadvantage
I wouldnt of thought so
Im 14 now, played since 7, hoping to become pro
Im not sure if you will read my comment buti just want to ask this anyway.
I am 16 years old (2001) and started tennis when i was 6 years old. i am now training tennis 5-6 days a week 2-3hrs a day. i was in between around top 5 of u14 in thailand before moving to australia. i play club tennis div 1 every saturday. is there any chance for me to make it in the top 200 on the ATP tour.
hendrik Grohbruegge obviously yes
very good thanks
how can I play tennis for college?
play a lot of USTA, if you get a decent record going colleges will really start looking at you
I am 14 yo and Im not just trying to be a professional tennis player, I will be it!!
Good video. Do you agree to avoid tournaments at young age, Ian? Under 12 or 14?
Regards!
I think its beneficial for a young player to get exposed to competition, as soon as they're ready for it. As Matt said during our talk figuring out how to win is a completely different skill than practice time. -Ian
Essential Tennis - Lessons and Instruction for Passionate Players yes i agree. why do i lose against very bad players?
I am 17 years old and played for a year, really comitted to go pro soon and trying to get a scolarship for collage, do i have a chance to go pro and how?
V_for_victor22 I’m right there with you big dawg💪🏻 good luck
I'm almost 27, lost my chance. Didn't know that it was possible when I had my time. Very sad.
I'm 28 and I'm going to try to see how good I can get
I’m 11 years old I am in Malaysia I work very hard to play professional tennis, my dad does not believe in me because barely any Malaysian tennis player has played in the ATP tour, I can beat many players that is older than me do u think I can make it to the atp
You can, you will, you must
At what age is to late to consider attempting going pro?
That's a great question for Matt when he comes back on.
I would like to know that too?
50 years old
you know you can split the view.
Alright so I’m 16 and I’ve been playing tennis since I was 3 years old I’ve won 5 tournaments and I really want to go pro but at the same time continue my studies. So I need a name of the colleges that can offer both. Plz help
Lol you came to the wrong place for help. But to answer your question, any D1 university with good education.
Is there a college for playing tennis and to study engineering? (In America)
Just look for d1 colleges in Google
I’ve been playing since 7 yrs old I’m 11 now I play w/ top junior players 1 of them is ranked 12 in America he is 12 I’m starting to play tournaments and I believe I can make it to pro
I play every day for an 1 hr plus I’m very good every Friday I play w/ top jr players 15 and under I have a strict workout every day I’m very good for an 11 yr old
Do u think I can make it
Only time can tell, Nite! Keep working hard! We're all proud of you!
Thx so much man it means a lot to me
Extremely deep insights of the players on tour and portraying a clear picture of how it’s gonna be at the tour for the players who are aspiring to be one...👍🏻
This video thrives me a lot but also making me cautious...
Thanks for the video both of the coaches...
Glad it was helpful, Owais! Time to get to work :-)
Surely Ian, will keep you updated with my progression...thanks for your assistance...
I’m also 15 and I qualified for regionals my freshman year (last year) with two years of play and enduring two injuries and I’m just now starting my USTA tournaments but I also play varsity tennis as well for my school. So I would be playing 2 tournaments a month a few random matches throughout. I practice 6 days a week (2-4 hrs)and 4 times a week actual cardio and weight training . In addition I’m going to start private lessons 2 maybe 3 times a week. Do you think this is adequate training for me to progress in my ranking ?
Hi to everyone...I feel.everyones dream
.as.it was.mine...yes I had injuries but I still had a chance.and I'm.sad.i didn't make it I am.a.cosch today and hope God someone gives me the chance.to coach them.and go on the tennis tournament as I defeated number #180 in ATP tour 6/2 6/0 so I could have made it easy
1 am 15 years old ,i want to start playing tennis ,can i become pro ??
Did you watch the video? It has some great info!
Hi Ian I really enjoyed this video, i know what i am about to ask is not usual , im 28 years old i started to play tennis 2 years ago and i want to know how can i reach the highest that i can at this age , i know its too late to be a pro , i moved to the states 3 years ago and i play USTA tournaments but i dont know what is the path to take to play more competitively nation wide . thank you
Great to hear from you, Moamen. What level have those USTA tournaments been? Open? What has your success level been? I'm honestly pretty out of the loop when it comes to adult competition but I'd assume that the next steps would be regional Open level tournaments followed by National events. -Ian
I have been playing 3.5 , What i understand that i need to develop more until i play men's open and then go from divisional to nation , thats what i wanted to know Thank you a lot Ian , keep up the good work you and Kirby .
Moamen, I would start by not jumping from 3.5 to men's open events, I think you will become more discouraged than anything. Maybe playing 4.5 events to see what you need to get better
to start
Thank you topspin3 , i won't do that ofcourse , i just was asking for tbe right path to get to play on a national scale .
Next week I plan to become no 1 in the world in tennis. Please give a comment here for tips to make me no 1 next week. If I'm not no 1 next week it's your fault, because only a bad coach would not be able to do this for me. Hahaha ;-)
Watch the ball, bend your knees, and swing low to high!
***** Great advice! Will do coach!
Be big alpha rich former GS Champion like Ivan Lendl and players will listen! Even Sasha Zverev listened before he got into girl trouble and Lendl walked away!