Ukrainian tennis player Nadiia Kichenok reveals the high cost of a professional tennis career

Ukrainian tennis player Nadiia Kichenok has spoken openly about how much money a professional tennis career requires. She is the twin sister of Lyudmyla Kichenok, who previously played doubles in partnership with tennis player Jeļena Ostapenko.

Tennis has long been regarded as an expensive sport. Prize money on the professional circuit is large, and it might seem to outweigh years of financial sacrifice. Nadiia Kichenok's account suggests the real picture is more complicated.

The source does not give specific cost items or amounts, so none are given here.