Can I become a pro tennis player if I only start at the age of 18?

Sallll: Can I become a pro tennis player if I only start at the age of 18?
I know this is probably a long shot and everyone is telling me it’s impossible, but I wanted to know if there was any chance to become a pro tennis player if I only start playing at the age of 18? I have played badminton for 5 years and have several medals (the basics of tennis are kind of the same). I have loved tennis for so long but never got myself involved. Is it at all possible to become pro? How would I go about doing it? Thanks so much!

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Answer by Hans
I have no experience with this kinda thing, so I’m going to say what everyone says to be nice; just believe in yourself. Or, quoting Nike, “Just Do It”. Just don’t be TOO disappointed IF (and hopefully not WHEN) your dream comes crashing down. Have a little faith. A little confidence goes a long way in sports. That much I know.

Answer by Noah
Although tennis and badminton are both racquet sports, they are very different. In badminton, you flick your wrist when you hit the ball. In tennis you absolutely should NOT flick your wrist. Maintaining a strong wrist is an important part of the stroke.

If you start playing tennis, you will be a beginner. You may learn faster than someone who is not already good at badminton, but you will still be a beginner. Learning to play a new sport at 18 is almost certainly too late to become a pro. Most pros start learning to play at age 5. So your chances are not good. But never say “never,” right? Maybe you are a phenom. If you want to learn to play tennis, go for it.

Answer by starrup
At the age of 18, you should be playing tennis for the joy of it, not for hope of becoming a pro. Most pros that play tennis started at early ages like 7 or 8. 18 seems a little late.

The chances of you becoming pro are very very very slim but there could be a chance that you can be very talented due to your badminton experience.

Try playing some pickup games at a court and see how good you are. You trying to see how actually you good are by actually playing tennis is much better than us answering whats the chance of you becoming pro. By playing, you will have a basic idea of how good your are.

Answer by James P
START WITH A PRO INSTUCTOR AND GO FROM THERE .GOOD LUCK

Answer by John
Tennis career is not that long. Once you pass 30s you’re consider over the hill. Badminton and tennis do not mix. Badminton use a lot more waist and if you bring that with you to tennis, you waist won’t last for too long. Starting at 18, you’ll have a lot of catch up to do. Most of the pro out there are either playing college or in some kind of tennis camp when they are 18 and have more match experience.
If you really want to find out, go to one of those tennis academies in CA or FL and have they take a look at you and see if you have any talent or not.

Answer by ‘Mocha!=]*
no not for pro but u can start playing for fun!
u started way to late and if u play badminton then go ahead and become pro in that sport
but no u cannot be a pro in tennis

Answer by Dil Hara
If you are walking into the tennis court, you want to make sure that you do it right. Knowing exactly what to expect, and bringing along the right expectations can help you get off to the right foot. By knowing the basics, as well as the expectations to bring, you can be sure to enjoy the game more thoroughly.

The first part of tennis to study before walking onto the court is the tennis etiquette that is standard for the game. This is also often times referred to as the code of laws that is standard for tennis. It is used to help define whether specific circumstances will count as a point or whether it will still continue the game. By following the tennis etiquette, there will be no questions about a play and how it is being aimed, giving players the ability to be their own referee.

As soon as you understand the basic rules, you will want to know what you are walking onto. You will have to cover a distance for the ball that is about twenty seven feet wide. Your side of the court, before being divided by a net will be about thirty nine feet long. The length of the court is then divided into three sections that you can use for your plays. Two of these sections will be closer to the net, and one will be towards the back of the court. The one that is towards the back is what you will use in order to serve and to make sure that the ball stays in bounds.

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