Dean Goldfine Explains the Reality of Challenger Tennis & Wild Cards

Andy Roddick sits down with his former coach Dean Goldfine to break down the reality of life outside tennis’s top 100. From Challenger travel and expenses to wild cards, ranking points and scheduling, Dean reveals the difficult decisions players make while fighting for a chance to reach the biggest tournaments in the world.

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