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Your example is better than the article's, as Thiem's earnings put his net worth at $30M, and Djokovic's at $220M. That said, against the cost of racquets, eac
by browningstreet 6y ago
Your example is better than the article's, as Thiem's earnings put his net worth at $30M, and Djokovic's at $220M.
That said, against the cost of racquets, each can buy -- or get from sponsors -- whatever racquets they want.
- thereisnospork 6y agoIt is also worth noting that elite athletes aren't necessarily beholden to using their sponsor's equipment. It is easy enough to doll up e.g. a Head racket to look like a Wilson.
- piyh 6y agoFlashback to Gal Gadot tweeting with an iPhone while having an Android sponsorship.
- brokenmachine 6y agoAgassi did exactly that, playing with an obviously painted Prince racket when he was sponsored by Donnay. I think this still happens a lot in tennis, but this was a memorable one.