Multiple Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic said that tennis could see a decline in interest in the future if the sport does not grow.
According to the 37-year-old Serb, tennis is in danger due to the emergence of new sports.
“Tennis is a global sport and is enjoyed by millions of kids who pick up a racket and want to play, but we don’t make it accessible.
We have to find a way to attract a younger audience. If you look at what Formula 1 has done in terms of marketing, in terms of racing around the world and its popularity… I think we have to do more on our home turf. The Grand Slams will always thrive. But I think our tours have to do better.
Padel and pickleball are replacing tennis clubs in the United States. Because it is more economical. Three padel courts can be built on one tennis court. It is much more profitable for the club owner to have such courts.
“We need to increase the number of players making a living from this sport. The focus is always on the Grand Slam winners, but what about the lower level? We are still doing a very bad job in this area. That worries me a lot,” Djokovic told RMC Sport.
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