The question of money on the circuit has become topical again since the premature retirement taken by Ashleigh Barty.
Asked about this subject at a press conference, the American player Jessica Pegula made a point of clarifying the things concerning her.
« Top players, they don’t really play for more money. They have already made enough money. Look at Roger Federer, he could have stopped a while ago and nobody would have blamed him. He says he likes sports. I seem to have the same feeling. I like to compete and I like the challenge and the drudgery of doing it. I honestly think I love sports. I think I just have a lot of passion for the game. Yeah, I love competing and being out there. It’s so much fun for me, and I think ultimately most players play for it »
Published on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 08:51
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