How Many Professional Tennis Players Are There?
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There are around 1,200 male and female professional tennis players, according to the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and WTA (Women’s Tennis Association).
Introduction
The answer to this question is not as straightforward as it may seem. That’s because although there are many professional tennis players, there is no one governing body that keeps track of how many there are in the world.
There are, however, a few organizations that have attempted to estimate the number of professional tennis players. The International Tennis Federation (ITF), for example, reported that in 2016 there were approximately 37,800 professional tennis players worldwide. However, this number only includes players who were ranked by the ITF in 2016, so it excluded any unranked players or those who did not participate in ITF-sanctioned events.
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), on the other hand, estimated that there were 795 ATP-ranked men’s singles players and 585 ATP-ranked women’s singles players as of December 2017. This number is much lower than the ITF’s estimate because it only includes players who were ranked by the ATP in 2017.
It’s important to note that both of these estimates are likely underestimates of the true number of professional tennis players because they only include players who were ranked by either the ITF or ATP. There are many professional tennis players who are not ranked by either organization, so these estimates should be considered lower bounds on the true number of professional tennis players.
Roughly speaking, then, we can say that there are at least a few thousand professional tennis players in the world, but the exact number is unknown.
The Number of Professional Tennis Players
There are an estimated 10,500 professional tennis players in the world. The number of active professional tennis players has been on the decline in recent years. The percentage of professional tennis players that are male has been steadily increasing. In 1990, only 40% of professional tennis players were male. In 2000, that number rose to 50%. In 2010, 60% of professional tennis players were male.
The Number of Male Professional Tennis Players
The total number of professional tennis players (male and female) is estimated to be around 30,000. Of that number, it is estimated that there are around 12,500 male professional tennis players and 17,500 female professional tennis players.
The Number of Female Professional Tennis Players
As of 2020, there are approximately 700 female professional tennis players. This number has remained relatively steady over the past few years, with a slight uptick in recent years. The vast majority of these players come from Europe and North America, with a handful from Asia and Australia. The top-ranked player in the world is currently Ashleigh Barty of Australia.
The Number of Amateur Tennis Players
There are an estimated 60 million people who play tennis regularly, according to a study conducted by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in 2009. The same study found that only 13.1 million people in the United States were considered “core” players, meaning they played 25 or more times per year. However, the number of professional tennis players is much lower.
The Number of Male Amateur Tennis Players
The number of male amateur tennis players has been declining in recent years. In 2013, there were 1.6 million male amateur tennis players in the United States, down from 1.7 million in 2010, according to the Tennis Industry Association. The number of female amateur players has also declined during that time period, but not as steeply. In 2013, there were 1.3 million female amateur players, down from 1.4 million in 2010.
The Number of Female Amateur Tennis Players
There are an estimated 1.34 million female amateur tennis players in the United States alone.
The Total Number of Tennis Players
Including all levels of professional tennis players, there are around 30,000 professional tennis players in the world. This number might increase or decrease in a given year as some players retire while others move up through the ranks.
The Total Number of Male Tennis Players
There are approximately 10,500 professional tennis players in the world, according to the Association of Tennis Professionals. Of those, about 1,500 are ranked in the top 100 by the ATP.
The Total Number of Female Tennis Players
As of August 2020, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) lists 506 active female players from 70 countries on its website. The WTA is the main governing body of women’s tennis and promotes professional tennis around the world.
This total number of professional female tennis players does not include amateur or recreational players. The WTA only counts players who are members of their organization and who have achieved a certain ranking. For example, a player must have competed in at least four WTA Tour-level tournaments in the last year to be eligible for ranking.
The WTA publishes its own world rankings for singles and doubles players every Monday. These rankings are based on a player’s results over the 52 weeks preceding the release of the rankings.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are an estimated 10,500 professional tennis players in the world. This number includes men and women who play on the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and ITF Circuit. Of these players, 1120 compete on the ATP Tour, 1165 on the WTA Tour, and the rest compete on the ITF Circuit. The vast majority of professional tennis players come from Europe and North America.
