Definition

1. Noun:
   • Playing tennis for money: The activity or career of competing in tennis tournaments to earn monetary compensation, as opposed to amateur play.

Usage

• As a noun phrase: This term functions as a compound noun to specify the commercial, paid sector of the sport.
  • She transitioned from amateur competitions to professional tennis.
  • The demands of professional tennis require intense training and travel.

Advanced Usage

• Used to distinguish the highest competitive level of the sport where players are financially compensated through prize money, endorsements, and contracts.
  • The documentary explored the immense pressure in the world of professional tennis.

Variants and Related Words

• Pro tennis (n): A common abbreviated form of "professional tennis."
  • He has been successful on the pro tennis circuit for a decade.
• Tennis professional (n): An individual who plays tennis for money; a pro player.
  • The club hired a new tennis professional to give lessons.

Synonyms

• Pro circuit: Refers to the series of tournaments for professional players.
• Elite tennis: Can imply the top, paid level of the sport, though it is less specific.

Noun

1. playing tennis for money