By Jill Craybas, currently 63rd on the WTA Tour (as told to Charles Curtis)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

1. IT AIN'T CHEAP. "I made $218,000 last year, but I have a lot of expenses. Coach, trainers, massage therapists—it adds up quickly. We save where we can. I fly coach instead of business class and stay in nonluxury hotels. In some cities I even have host families. I've stayed with my 'family' in Australia for 10 years now." 2. WE'RE ALWAYS PAYING OUR DUES. "Top 100 players are set, because they automatically get into the main draw of Grand Slams, which pay the best. If you're ranked l ...

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