Making a living from sports?

Is there anyone on here who makes a living from playing sports? Just wondering whether you can do ok for yourself - I’m good at tennis and can potentially go into tournaments and get a sponsor etc, I’m not saying I’d win the tournaments but could be fun to try, my parents keep saying that an academic qualification would serve me better.

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BeefySenpie · M

I know players on the challenger circuit don't earn the big bucks and COVID also placed financial pressure on many players not at the very top. I think there's nothing wrong with chasing your dream, but an academic qualification in the background is well worthwhile

I know of one athlete in a different sport who completed his degree while injured for a lengthy period