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Re:'I'm good, I promise': the loneliness of the low-ranking ... by exodust on Saturday June 29, 2024 @06:35AM (#40829229)
Well-written, at least he had writing to fall back on. There's a humour just under the surface in his reflections.

From Wikipedia: His pro career spanned 7 years from 2005-2012. He earned $247,686 in prize money. He made it to a few grand slams, even playing Novak at the US Open, although he retired from the match in the second set due to food poisoning!

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Re:'I'm good, I promise': the loneliness of the low-ranking ... by scotteric on Saturday June 29, 2024 @07:44AM (#40829659)
$247,686 over 7 years is around $35,000 per year. After traveling expenses, hotel rooms, and equipment, how much of that is left over?
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Re:'I'm good, I promise': the loneliness of the low-ranking ... by exodust on Sunday June 30, 2024 @01:44AM (#40835350)
Not much. I wasn't suggesting it was a satisfying amount at all. But in terms of personal achievement, he should feel proud of qualifying for the grand slams and playing on the big stage, even if that moment was short-lived.
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