Question:
how do you enter grand slam events?
Aaron W
2008-09-18 03:33:01 UTC
you see, I have a friend who is really serious about using tennis for his future career (After all, his grades aren't really good), and he's wondering how he can enter something like the US Open or whatnot. So can anyone help and tell me how to get in a grand slam event?
Seven answers:
Larry
2008-09-18 07:10:21 UTC
If he had any valid reason for believing he has the potential to reach the US Open, he would already know the answer to this question.



If he doesn't, then he's already too old.
Alcatraz
2008-09-18 04:35:57 UTC
Winning tennis matches in your local competition is a good way to start. Then you can enter higher level, and eventually qualify for the qualifications for the big events.



Honestly, I can't believe the number of questions like this on Yahoo. Do people really think that becoming one of the top few at anything in the world is something that you can just decide to do and it will happen? If you're capable of making it to the Grand Slams, then you shouldn't have to ask Yahoo Answers how to do it. You'll be in the tennis system already.
2016-04-05 01:39:51 UTC
Don't know much about womens, so I give my picks for Mens Roland Garros - Nadal will always be the favourite to win, if he stays healthy this year then reaching at least the finals should be no problem for him, let alone taking the trophy. Djokovic has a high chance as well, after reaching the final last year, losing in tight match, no doubt he wants to get revenge this year and get the Career Slam. Federer doesn't look great currently with his back issues, but his two month break should give him some good R&R. Expect him to reach the semifinals at least if he is healthy. Not sure about Murray, he hasn't even reached a final of any clay court tournament yet, but it will be interesting to see his results in the clay court season after his improved form since Wimbledon last year. Ferrer looks okay, but he doesn't really have any weapons to hurt the top 4, but clay is his favourite surface, perfect for grinding, might see any upset this year, maybe Murray again? Wimbledon - Always expect Federer to do well here, clearly his most preferred surface even though the courts have slowed down the previous years. Murray will be boosted by the strong 'home' support, don't be surprised if he reaches the final again this year. Expect Djokovic to reach the semis, at minimum. He will become a multiple Wimbledon champion, not sure when that will happen this year though. Tough to predict Nadal, but I don't think it will be an early upset again, or a 3rd crown. Let's say he at least reaches the quarterfinals or the semis if he doesn't get someone like Djokovic in his half of the draw. US Open - The most difficult one to predict. Well we have the defending champion Murray, looking for revenge Djokovic, 2009 champ Del Potro and perhaps Federer who is hungry for his 6th US Open title (hasn't won since 08). I think these four players will be in the semifinals. Nadal may have a small chance, but the fast hardcourts are brutal to his knees, I don't think he can win the US Open again. Berdych and Tsonga are dangerous, but not consistent enough to be a serious contender. So I'll try put the finalists in terms of best chance Roland Garros Finalists - Nadal 50%, Djokovic 25% Federer 15% Ferrer/Murray 10% Wimbledon - Finalists - Federer 40% Djokovic 30% Murray 30% US Open Finalists - Djokovic 20% Murray 20% Federer 15% Del Potro 15% Berdych 12% Tsonga 12% Nadal 6% Factors - Federer has no back problems - Del Potro remains consistent - Ferrer finds a weapon to beat the top 4 - Nadal keeps his knees healthy
nofler21
2008-09-18 09:55:38 UTC
It all depends on world rankings. The entry point system is used by the USTA. Rankings 6 weeks prior to the start of each tournament are the ones that are used to determines who gets in. My best advice would be to start playing futures tournaments. The following website will help.



www.stevegtennis.com
Aglass
2008-09-18 06:59:20 UTC
Need more of a description, like age, height, and weight. Also, how has he done in the past in tournaments and stuff like that. He may be able to get in, because in the women's US open this year there were 3 16 year olds.
2008-09-18 03:42:48 UTC
well he is going to have to draw attention of selectors first, then there will be so many other levels to get through, Like Province, state, country ect. It is very hard to do and only the top players will be selected.

I recommend just playing alot of tennis, at competitions around your area and WINNING, and this might get him noticed
2008-09-18 09:30:57 UTC
You have to be one of the best players in the world...


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