That $27,000 that a young player will now get just for making the main draw at the Australian Open is huge. It can set them up for a couple of months which at that level you really do need that kind of help. It sounds like a lot of money, but when you're travelling the world trying to make it as a tennis player, it doesn't last long.
I started mountain-bike riding two years ago, which is much better than riding a stationary bike in the gym. Mountain biking is a total body workout. - Samantha Stosur
I started mountain-bike riding two years ago, which is much better than riding a stationary bike in the gym. Mountain biking is a total body workout.
- Samantha Stosur
Daniel, my big brother, is eight years older. I'm lucky he didn't mind hanging out with his little sister and my younger brother. - Samantha Stosur
Daniel, my big brother, is eight years older. I'm lucky he didn't mind hanging out with his little sister and my younger brother.
I don't really remember the day we lost our home in the floods, but looking back I can understand how devastating it was for my parents. I was only s… - Samantha Stosur
I don't really remember the day we lost our home in the floods, but looking back I can understand how devastating it was for my parents. I was only s…
I think Serena Williams is the best tennis player of this generation, if not the best ever. It is amazing for her to be playing as well as she is at … - Samantha Stosur
I think Serena Williams is the best tennis player of this generation, if not the best ever. It is amazing for her to be playing as well as she is at …
Receiving the Newcombe Medal for a third year in a row is an amazing honour. The Newcombe Medal is a great occasion for the Australian tennis communi… - Samantha Stosur
Receiving the Newcombe Medal for a third year in a row is an amazing honour. The Newcombe Medal is a great occasion for the Australian tennis communi…
Tennis is all about mental toughness, and you have to keep your head in the game. I make time to relax away from competition pressures, travel and in… - Samantha Stosur
Tennis is all about mental toughness, and you have to keep your head in the game. I make time to relax away from competition pressures, travel and in…
People think that there is so much money in tennis, but the reality is unless you're ranked in about the top 50 you don't earn much at all. It is har… - Samantha Stosur
People think that there is so much money in tennis, but the reality is unless you're ranked in about the top 50 you don't earn much at all. It is har…
Tennis Australia really led the charge as far as upping the prize money and trying to do the right thing by the players. They also led the way so wom… - Samantha Stosur
Tennis Australia really led the charge as far as upping the prize money and trying to do the right thing by the players. They also led the way so wom…
I get my drive and determination from just winning and playing tennis. I know if I don't work, I won't get rewarded. It was a life long dream to win … - Samantha Stosur
I get my drive and determination from just winning and playing tennis. I know if I don't work, I won't get rewarded. It was a life long dream to win …
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