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Tennis pro Sachia Vickery isn’t exactly a household name in the sport.
The 30-year-old Florida native is ranked No. 559 in the world as she looks to qualify for the 2025 U.S. Open. She’s earned just over $2.1 million in her career so far as she’s won three titles in the International Tennis Federation circuit. But any individual athlete, whether it’s tennis or golf, will say earning sponsorship money is extremely difficult to come by.
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Sachia Vickery (USA) reacts after making a point against Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE) in the first round qualifying play at IGA Stadium. (Eric Bolte/USA TODAY Sports)
Because of that, Vickery turned to OnlyFans to supplement her career. She defended her decision to be active on the platform.
“I’m very open-minded and I don’t care what people think of me,” she said in a Q&A on her Instagram. “It’s also the easiest money I’ve ever made and I enjoy doing it.”
Fans who want the behind-the-scenes look at Vickery’s private life will have to pay $12.99 for her content. If they want a more personal touch, that will be extra.
“I no longer date for free due to the behavior of men I now require a pre-date deposit send me $1,000 and we can make it happen,” Vickery added.
Sachia Vickery (USA) during her second round match against Garbine Muguruza (not pictured) in the BNP Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports)
She is far from the only women’s tennis player, or female athlete, who has turned to OnlyFans for an extra payday. Arina Rodionova and Sofya Zhuk were among those who turned to the platform.
“I will never talk s— about girls on OnlyFans ever again for the rest of my life. Because the amount I made on there in my first two days, I am overwhelmed. I am just shook really,” Vickery added.
A rep for Vickery told People that what the tennis player does on that platform shouldn’t be considered “sex work” and there is no “nudity or sexual acts performed.” The rep added that she pursued OnlyFans while she was out for six months due to injury.
Sachia Vickery of the United States hits a backhand against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (not pictured) in a first-round match on day one of the 2018 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports)
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Vickery recently defeated Anastasiia Sobolieva in the first round of U.S. Open qualifiers.
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