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2. Should tennis players take the college route towards professional tennis?

For those who are unfamiliar with the basics of College Tennis, refer to my previous blog. In this, I am going to give some insight into the College Tennis route. At the end of it, I am sure that you would have a clear opinion than before- either for or against. For a long time now, the college athletics system has existed in the United States, and over time it has produced some legends and a lot of Olympic athletes. However, college tennis has not garnered enough attention. College tennis has often been looked upon as a third or fourth option, and also a safety net for decades. It has often been branded as the option for those who cannot turn pro or are not good enough. However, over the past decade or two, this bias has been changing. A lot of College players have found success on the professional tour and a lot of players who haven't been to college have also been successful. This disparity has often led to the question of whether one should attend college or not.  Tennis playe...

1. The WHAT/WHY/HOW of US College Tennis?

What is College Tennis? To be simply said- College tennis is an opportunity to continue to play competitive tennis while studying at a University in the United States.  And, in another way, it is a journey to your next destination in your tennis career or your life after tennis career. A road-map that lasts up to 4 years in your life, mixed with all the necessary ingredients for the development of an individual.  Why has College Tennis gotten so popular globally? The American college system has integrated academics as well as athletics in an almost perfect manner. The success stories of college athletes are the proof of that, and not just in the sport of tennis. Tennis has always been an important sport in the American culture and thus, the passion to take it to the next level has always been in the system. The funding that the American Universities have paved the way for the world-class facilities that are needed to create world-class players. The access to excellent coaches,...