Professional tennis delivers global tournaments and packed stadiums—but behind the scenes, the system leaves many players struggling. In this episode, Mischa and Shanka explore how the structure of the ATP and WTA Tours shapes careers, opportunities, and the sport’s future.
They discuss:
•Why strict schedules and ranking rules can hold players back.
•The financial reality outside the Top 100.
•What it would take to make tennis more sustainable for all players.
•The debate over merging men’s and women’s tennis.
•Whether a new tour could ever challenge the status quo.
Plus, in The Million Dollar Question, Mischa and Shanka share the biggest misconceptions fans have about life on tour.