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Easy money, self-flagellation and timely reminders: Wimbledon day one

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Easy money It was another productive grass season for Potito Starace. Two matches, two retirements, a total of 16 games played. His reward? A mere €3,870 for his first round defeat to Flavio Cipolla in Rosmalen and then £14,500 for … Continue reading →

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Easy money with Pere Riba

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

The career of a tennis player ranked outside the top 50 isn’t exactly a lucrative one. Expenses are high, sponsorship is minimal and considering the possibility of a career ending injury, financial security is non-existent. Therefore, when a player has … Continue reading →

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