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15:30Now PlayingSome of the world’s top tennis players will face off at the Wimbledon finals this weekend. The players who make it to Centre Court have already achieved a bigger feat: a career as a tennis player.
On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Hannah Miller and The Athletic’s Matt Futterman break down what sets tennis apart from other sports and the challenges the tournaments and players face to stay profitable.
Further Listening : Rafael Nadal's Retirement Is So Great He Doesn't Miss Tennis ()
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Wimbledon Investors Cash In With VIP Seats Costing Over $500,000 ()
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The Grueling Economics of Tennis
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