No Frills, No Crowds, No Money: The Lonely Road To Tennis Glory

DAVID WALDSTEIN, New York Times: Tennis
Mon, 06/26/2017 - 1:47am

For two players at distinct points in their careers, the path to the lucrative WTA Tour begins in small towns on the humbling Pro Circuit.

Topics: tennis

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