A tennis player's income depends solely on his sporting results. In the event of injury, the daily life of those far from the Top 100 can become extremely complicated.
As federations struggle to reinvent themselves, private academies are capturing talent… but also families able to invest tens of thousands of euros a year. A system that is increasingly effective, but also increasingly unequal.
From Villa Primrose to the scorching courts of Santa Cruz, here are the five Challenger tournaments that captivated players, fans, and observers this year.
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