Why is Karatsev not sponsored yet?

[BorgCash]

Which companies are completely integrated: Racquet, Apparel, Shoes.
Off the top of my head.

Head, Wilson, and Prince.

Babolat has racquets and shoes but not an apparel player.
Adidas has shoes and apparel but not a racquet player.
Lacoste and Nike have apparel and shoes but not a racquet player.

Babolat has several ATP pros with racquet, shoes and apparel.

 

[BorgCash]

Isn't Stan using all Yonex?

Correct

 

[Slowtwitcher]

Yes, certainly no history of doping in Russian athletes state sponsored or otherwise. In fact, I call it "Clean Russia." Many recent succes stories shows Russians are just working hard!! Go Clean Karatsev, ya know because of his Clean ground strokes

This is true. All athletes from known state-sponsored doping countries, like Russia or Great Britain, are under a cloud of suspicion.

 

[Binatang]

If Karatsev can maintain a Top 30 ranking until the end of the season he will make bank. How much bank is of course subject to negotiation. Sponsor will be more concerned over TV air time rather than his personality. An ATP Top 30 is obligated to play all the GS & Masters. He will be in the main draw of all tournaments with guaranteed air time for sponsors!

 

[Shaolin]

Holding out till after he wins Wimbledon.

 

[Checkmate]

 

[Return_Ace]

Hope he gets sponsored quickly so I don't have to watch him wear those brown shorts again at Queen's

 

[Checkmate]

Hope he gets sponsored quickly so I don't have to watch him wear those brown shorts again at Queen's

Do you think a brand like Hydrogen would be a perfect fit for Karatsev's impressive physique?

 

[Return_Ace]

Do you think a brand like Hydrogen would be a perfect fit for Karatsev's impressive physique?

Physique wise, sure.

But I don't think I could see him wearing some of the Hydrogen styles which are generally quite bold.... I mean he had a choice to wear anything and chose brown shorts, think that says it all really .

 

[Shaolin]

Do you think a brand like Hydrogen would be a perfect fit for Karatsev's impressive physique?

Hope we never see him in those clown clothes.

 

[sp1derman]

This is true. All athletes from known state-sponsored doping countries, like Russia or Great Britain, are under a cloud of suspicion.

I don't remember Great Britain not being allowed to participate in the Olympics.

 

[Gerco]

Still no sponsors??

 

[Seth]

HEAD head to toe like Cilic is my prediction.

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

maybe would have been better off securing a sponsor earlier in the year

 

[Checkmate]

maybe would have been better off securing a sponsor earlier in the year

Still no sponsors??

Sponsors are closely monitoring his performance.

 

[dr325i]

Sponsors are closely monitoring his performance.

Actually, they are kicking themselves as now they have to pay 5x what they could 18 months ago…

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

Actually, they are kicking themselves as now they have to pay 5x what they could 18 months ago…

I believe his price was at its peak in the spring and has come since then. Had he reach the 4th round in NY, let alone if he'd beaten Djoko once more and ruined his dream, his position would be a lot better. An AO final in January will raise his net worth again considerably. At the moment there's no more fuzz around and about him.

 

[dr325i]

I believe his price was at its peak in the spring and has come since then. Had he reach the 4th round in NY, let alone if he'd beaten Djoko once more and ruined his dream, his position would be a lot better. An AO final in January will raise his net worth again considerably. At the moment there's no more fuzz around and about him.

Don't think so. 18 months ago none of us has heard of Karatsev. Today, everyone considers him a threat and he is well known. His price does not go up and down by a large amount after every loss....

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

Don't think so. 18 months ago none of us has heard of Karatsev. Today, everyone considers him a threat and he is well known. His price does not go up and down by a large amount after every loss....

Well yes, 18 months ago he was playing Challengers with shifting results and was hardly worth any endorsement deal. But what I meant was he would've gotten a deal after all the success last winter/spring but he and his team decided to wait and try to get an even better deal later this year. And considering how things have develop for him since late May, I'm pretty sure he might have gotten a better deal back then when the hype was there than now.

 

[Frylock]

He will surely sign a deal in december.

 

[Checkmate]

Don't think so. 18 months ago none of us has heard of Karatsev. Today, everyone considers him a threat and he is well known. His price does not go up and down by a large amount after every loss....

Well yes, 18 months ago he was playing Challengers with shifting results and was hardly worth any endorsement deal. But what I meant was he would've gotten a deal after all the success last winter/spring but he and his team decided to wait and try to get an even better deal later this year. And considering how things have develop for him since late May, I'm pretty sure he might have gotten a better deal back then when the hype was there than now.

He has even made Roland Garros final and won Olympic Silver Medal after his golden runs. Not too bad!

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

He has even made Roland Garros final and won Olympic Silver Medal after his golden runs. Not too bad!

My god, you're taking my boy's side in everything!

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

Will Aslan be the only top-20 player without proper endorsements on this coming Monday?

 

[norcal]

Head is getting a lot of free pub just from the Lion wearing their hat all the time.

 

[Frylock]

Karatsev will surely sign a deal in december before the next season. His agent said early of this year. He will wait the end of the season because he knows Karatsev ranking rise during the season so his value grow too.

 

[GummiiBear]

The Prestige looks fantastic in Karastsev's hands.

 

[FedLIKEnot]

I love his racquet choice, and I also do wonder what sponsorship options he may have. While he didnt come out of no where his play this year is without a doubt his best results. Just hope to see him make more main draws, and another long run at the AUS Open in 2022.

 

[Seth]

Just imagine Lion with a Pro Tour 2.0 cosmetic.

 

[RNBABOLAT]

Just imagine Lion with a Pro Tour 2.0 cosmetic.

NOOOO PLEASEEEE!!! He is like the only genuine Prestige player that match the "Personality" of the racquet and actually seeing him being powerfull and versatile is great for the racquet. I really hope sometime soon we can see young marketing player using the Prestige (Something like Shapovalov) and being succesful with it since Cilic is the most bland player I can think of in terms of marketing for ANYTHING

 

[Subway Tennis]

Lotto and Head are the frontrunners imo.

 

[Booger]

Do people actually buy gear because it's endorsed by a no name baseline grinder with a WTA shovel backhand?

 

[aldeayeah]

Do people actually buy gear because it's endorsed by a no name baseline grinder with a WTA shovel backhand?

In what way does that relate to Aslan?

 

[Booger]

In what way does that relate to Aslan?

Apropos of nothing, really.

 

[vsbabolat]

Do people actually buy gear because it's endorsed by a no name baseline grinder with a WTA shovel backhand?

You wish in your wildest dreams that you play as well as he does

 

[Daniel Andrade]

pls disney

 

[Davidn1978]

I'd guess they will also want to just double-check that there are no complications with his biological passport?

For what it's worth it looks as though he's just had a breakthrough in belief.

???

 

[Davidn1978]

With his recent behaviour in press conferences, if he continues like that maybe some brand that has nothing to lose can sign him. Certainly not one of the big names, who wouldn't want such a bad publicity.

What about Benoit Paire who signed in the middle of the year with a company that had no background in tennis or sports clothing. Maybe he should reach out to him lol

 

[ballmachineguy]

I quit letting anyone dress me about the 3rd grade. Dignity is not a bad look.

 

[BLXUtekPuredriveO3]

His agent wants the best contract available. Why settle when he can get the best

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

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