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Take, for example, 800th ranked Alexander Donski, who competes at the ITF level. Participating in a tournament like the F-17 singles in Germany, he faces a prize pool of just $15,000. Of that, the winner takes home only about $3,600 from a $25k tournament. For players who reach the later rounds, the prize money dwindles quickly. The expenses incurred for travel, accommodation, food, and tournament entry fees can easily exceed the amount earned.