Andy Roddick: 'Irritating' that Sinner has earned 25% as much prize money in three days as he did in entire career

Andy Roddick has admitted that he finds it "irritating" that Jannik Sinner has earned 25% as much prize money in three days as he did in his entire career.

Speaking on the Tennis Channel, Roddick said that he was "happy" for Sinner, but also "a little bit jealous".

"He's a great player and he's going to have a great career," Roddick said. "But it's still a little bit irritating to think that he's already earned so much money in such a short amount of time."

Sinner, 21, won the Sofia Open on Sunday, earning $93,740 in prize money. That victory brought his career prize money total to $7,027,388.

Roddick, 40, retired from tennis in 2012. He won 32 ATP singles titles, including the 2003 US Open, and earned $20,620,393 in prize money.

The difference in prize money between Roddick and Sinner is due in part to the fact that prize money has increased significantly in recent years.

In 2003, when Roddick won the US Open, the winner's prize money was $1 million. In 2023, the winner's prize money at the US Open is $2.6 million.

Another factor that has contributed to the increase in prize money is the growth of tennis in new markets, such as China and India.

As tennis continues to grow in popularity, it is likely that prize money will continue to increase. This will benefit players like Sinner, who are just starting out their careers.

Conclusion

Andy Roddick's comments highlight the changing landscape of tennis. Prize money has increased significantly in recent years, and this has benefited players like Jannik Sinner, who are just starting out their careers.

While Roddick may be "irritated" by the fact that Sinner has earned so much money in such a short amount of time, he is also "happy" for the young Italian.

Sinner is a talented player with a bright future. He is likely to continue to earn a lot of money in his career.