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The tennis Grand Slams used to be for amateurs only (I think the Olympics were the same). Professionals used to be looked down on as selling out to money etc.
by Scarblac 5y ago
The tennis Grand Slams used to be for amateurs only (I think the Olympics were the same). Professionals used to be looked down on as selling out to money etc.
Eventually tournaments became Open as they also allowed pros in.
- boringg 5y agoMy bad I thought the opens were amateur and professionals. I.e. giving the amateurs a chance to take on the pros.