Im 32 years old, im I too old to become a tennis pro? My coach sayd im rapidly advancing, any suggestions??

Question

Been playing for about a year, Im very dedicated, practice about 5x per week, is there any more I need to be doing??

Answer 1

Most pros start out when they're about 5 years old, but there's always the chance that a 32 year-old starter can do it. Besides tennis, you should also do some strength training and develop a good diet. Good luck.

Answer 2

depends your fitness and level

Answer 3

Hahahaha!!! I am laughing SO hard that I can't even make an answer. oh my. hihihi!

I say yes to try! hihihihi

Answer 4

I like Frenchie's answer.

Answer 5

It us unlikely that you'll ever make it in the pros.

Most professional players started playing when they were around 7 years old, and with years of practicing and training, they usually peak when they're between the ages of 22 and 27. Even with a great player like Agassi, he'd be hard pressed to be able to compete competitively with today's field of players. Connors did it late into his thirties but in today's highly athletic game, it's a different story.

Be satisfied with improving your game and playing at the highest level you can but drop any ideas of being able to compete competitively at the pro level.

Answer 6

hey anything can happen in life, but if you are serious about playing on the ATP, then you better have an awesome serve and volley game (like Pete Sampras) or I would say it would be almost impossible for you to beat the top pros at your age.  your biggest obstacle will be STAMINA and you notice no one is in the top 10 that is 30 or over.  I say almost, because there's always a chance. if you don't make it to the men's circuit, you can still be a great local pro or possible coach.

Answer 7

no way buddy..... you're to old, no offence... its just the truth.  you need to play in tons of competitive tournaments if you wanna become a pro. most pros right now are in their early 20s, like novak djokovic (seeded number 3 at age 21) and rafael nadal (seeded number 2 at age 22).

Answer 8

As awful as that was for French Toast to say.....its true.

You start training at 5 years old, and you make the decision to comitt to professional tennis at the age of 14 where you will start playing world tournaments (itf).  Eventually you will take you chances playing ATP tournaments, but again, there is still a small chance you wont make it (even as a top junior in the world).

These players have been training with the top coaches in the world for 5/6 hours a day for 15 years to get the chance to play professionally.

Sorry my friend, but I suggest breaking into local tournaments and doing your best in the region.  There are still atainable goals at every level.  

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Answer 9

The game of tennis is like climbing a mountain.  The first couple miles are fairly easy, and if you practice often, you can ascend the mountain fairly quickly.  But, it gets harder, the higher you get.  If you want to get better you are going to need to play more matches against better people.  Forget about going pro, its not going to happen.  But maybe, if you have some talent and work hard, you might get to the 4.5 or 5.0 level (which is what I am aiming for).  I am turning 32 in August and have been playing about 5x a week for the past 3+ years.  It sounds like you haven't yet been humbled by a little kid, or a 5.0 player (who are insanely good).   Keep dreaming though!  It's fun to dream and hope... but c'mon, little fish, you have yet to swim in the ocean!  Good luck!