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1- Department of Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary.
2- Physical Education Centre, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary.
3- Department of Management and Business Law, Faculty of Economics, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary. ,arva.gabor@gtk.elte.hu
2- Physical Education Centre, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary.
3- Department of Management and Business Law, Faculty of Economics, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary. ,
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Background. The five members of the BRICS alliance play an ever-increasing role in shaping today's global economy. On the other hand, players stemming from these countries have a disproportionately low share among the top-ranked female tennis players.
Objectives. The paper seeks to reveal whether the recent economic expansion of these countries is associated with more flourishing sports advancements of female tennis players.
Methods. Based on the data encompassing the period 2012-2021 and stemming from the WTA rankings and the World Bank Database, a correlation analysis has been executed to investigate whether macroeconomic and socio-political indicators explain the advancements of female tennis players stemming from these countries.
Results. Some macroeconomic indicators, like per-capita GDP, are positively correlated, while others, like gross national expenditure and the alternatives offered to be educated, are negatively correlated with the advancements of the players; hence, a clear-cut decision as to whether economic well-being fosters sport successes or not could not be reached.
Conclusion. While a certain level of well-being is needed to succeed in sports, achieving outstanding performance is no longer considered a prosperous way to elevate social status after reaching a certain level of well-being. As such, players from less developed countries might be more motivated to strive for outstanding results.
Objectives. The paper seeks to reveal whether the recent economic expansion of these countries is associated with more flourishing sports advancements of female tennis players.
Methods. Based on the data encompassing the period 2012-2021 and stemming from the WTA rankings and the World Bank Database, a correlation analysis has been executed to investigate whether macroeconomic and socio-political indicators explain the advancements of female tennis players stemming from these countries.
Results. Some macroeconomic indicators, like per-capita GDP, are positively correlated, while others, like gross national expenditure and the alternatives offered to be educated, are negatively correlated with the advancements of the players; hence, a clear-cut decision as to whether economic well-being fosters sport successes or not could not be reached.
Conclusion. While a certain level of well-being is needed to succeed in sports, achieving outstanding performance is no longer considered a prosperous way to elevate social status after reaching a certain level of well-being. As such, players from less developed countries might be more motivated to strive for outstanding results.
Keywords: Economic Development, Tennis, Professional Athletes, Athletic Performance, Developing Countries.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
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- A certain level of well-being is needed, but more prosperous opportunities outside the sports field might mitigate the players' motivations to excel.
- In order to nurture advancements in the field of elite sports, adequate sport policies are urgently needed with a certain level of well-being. Coach provision and developing a talent pool, a supportive national tennis federation, and benevolent sponsors are also crucial to excel.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Sport Management and its related branches
Received: 2025/04/27 | Accepted: 2025/07/15
Received: 2025/04/27 | Accepted: 2025/07/15
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