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Marat Safin blasphemously about women’s tennis. The former number 1 in the Russian world does not leave Belinda Bencic & Co. in a good mood. Sport is not attractive to investors and sponsors.
“Women’s tennis is less easy to sell. Men’s tennis rules completely. Many people do not realize that women’s tennis is practically unmarketable, “said the Russian in an Instagram live chat with his compatriot Mikhail Juschny.
“The key is that without Maria Scharapowa, Anna Kournikowa or Serena Williams, women’s tennis is not for sale,” says Safin, who won two Grand Slam titles in her career.
“I can’t name the top ten women”
Juschny agrees with him. I work in tennis. And I can’t name the top ten women for you, “says the former number 8 in the world.” Maybe I can gather some names. But probably not all of them and not in the correct order.
- Ashleigh Barty (24, out)
- Simona Halep (28 years old, ron)
- Karolina Pliskova (28 years old, Tsch)
- Sofia Kenin (21 years old, USA)
- Elina Svitolina (25, UK)
- Bianca Andreescu (19 years old, Ka)
- Kiki Bertens (28 years old, Ho)
- Belinda Bencic (23, Sz)
- Serena Williams (38 years old, USA)
- Naomi Osaka (22 years old, Jp)
The discussion between the two arose from Roger Federer’s proposal to merge ATP and WTA. Safin added: “Why not? Not a bad idea. In this way, you can create a common product that brings benefits. ” This would enhance the sponsorship package for joint tournaments. “It is more attractive than when women and men play separately.”
Tennis players earn more
The Forbes list is opposed to the opinions of Safin and Juschny. The top ten highest-paid athletes were all tennis players in 2019. Together, the tennis players led by Serena Williams earned $ 123.8 million. (sme)
- Serena Williams (38, USA), Tennis, $ 29.2 million
- Naomi Osaka (22, Jp), tennis, $ 24.3 million
- Angelique Kerber (32, De), tennis, $ 11.8 million
- Simona Halep (age 28, ron), tennis, $ 10.2 million
- Sloane Stephens (27, USA), Tennis, $ 9.6 million
- Caroline Wozniacki (29, Dä), tennis, $ 7.5 million
- Maria Sharapova, 33, Russ, tennis, $ 7 million
- Karolina Pliskova (28, Tsch), tennis, $ 6.3 million
- Elina Svitolina (Ukr 25), tennis, $ 6.1 million
- Venus Williams, 39, tennis, $ 5.9 million
Garbine Muguruza (26, Sp), tennis, $ 5.9 million