Tennis, badminton, squash, padel, ping pong, pickleball… Which racket sports offer the highest earnings for professional and semi-professional players? I’ve investigated.Tennis, the king of financial earningsUnsurprisingly, tennis remains the most lucrative racket sport in the world. With huge prize money in Grand Slam tournaments, a player can pocket between €2 and €3 million for a win.
Even the world’s top 100 secure comfortable earnings, between €500,000 and several million per year, not including sponsorship deals.Key figures:
– Novak Djokovic has surpassed $180 million in career prize m
Born in the 1960s, padel is now one of the trendiest racket sports. Its global rise has sparked great curiosity about its roots. Here is its story, from creation to international boom.Padel's origins in Mexico
Contrary to popular belief, padel did not originate in Spain, but in Mexico, specifically in the city of Acapulco. In 1969, Enrique Corcuera, a sports enthusiast and businessman, built a small tennis court at home due to lack of space. He then enclosed the court with walls to stop the balls from escaping, creating the very first padel court.Growth in Spain and Argentina
It was in Spain
Badminton, a sport of speed and precision, requires excellent shot control to make the difference in a match. Among the most decisive strokes: the smash, to finish a rally with power, and the drop shot, to destabilise the opponent with finesse. Here are some concrete tips to improve these two key shots.💥 The smash: power, placement and timing
The smash is badminton’s ultimate weapon. To make it truly effective, focus on three elements:
Shot preparation: Your arm should be fully drawn back, body slightly sideways, with a solid push-off from the back leg.
Speed and precision: Aim for a
Tennis, badminton, pickleball, squash, padel or table tennis… Racket sports are winning over an ever-growing audience. And with good reason: they offer a wide range of physical and mental benefits, suitable for all ages. Here’s why these sports might be the perfect choice for both your body and mind.💪 A full-body workout
Racket sports engage many muscle groups. Thanks to quick movements, changes of direction, varied strokes and defensive stances, they help:
Strengthen the cardiovascular system, through high-intensity and repeated exchanges.
Develop endurance and explosiveness, especia