Professional Tennis Players Received Prize Money in 1968
Professional tennis players began receiving prize money in 1968, a shift from previous amateur status. Rod Laver received a 2,000 pound check at Wimbledon, while the speaker received 750 pounds. This marked the achievement of professional status for the sport.
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“actually we were considered professionals is 1968 when we got prize money. Yay, we're going to get money, not $14 a day anymore. And that was at Wimbledon. Rod Labor got a $2,000 check. I got a 750, I'm sorry, pounds, 2,000 pounds at Wimbledon.”
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