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New York Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
2025 Los Cabos Open picks: Taro Daniel vs. Alex Hernandez odds, prediction
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. There is a natural lull in the tennis calendar after the Championships at Wimbledon. The grass-court season is a sprint after the marathon clay-court swing ahead of Roland Garros, so most of the star players take a deep breath in between Wimbledon and the beginning of the North American hard-court tournaments that lead up to the US Open at the end of August. But just because the biggest names in the sport are taking off this week doesn't mean that bettors should do the same. The money you win (or lose) on Taro Daniel vs. Alex Hernandez at the Los Cabos Open is just as green as the cash you won (or lost) on the Wimbledon Final. Daniel opens as a -270 favorite opposite Hernandez, who is a +210 underdog. It's been a nightmare 2025 season for Daniel, a 32-year-old who is now ranked No. 156 in the world after peaking at No. 58 at the beginning of 2024. Daniel has never been a player who can beat you with a single weapon, like a serve or his defense, but rather one who relies on his ability to scrap and force his opponents to hit an extra shot. When he's at his best, Daniel doesn't beat himself. Taro Daniel in action at the US Open. Anthony J. Causi Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps The good news for Daniel is that his opponent in the Round of 32 at the Los Cabos Open, Alex Hernandez, shouldn't be able to beat him either. The Mexican is ranked No. 491 in the world and is the No. 473 player in Tennis Abstract's ELO model. As long as Daniel avoids a letdown, he should make quick work of Hernandez, who is only in this field because it is being played in his home country. The Play: Taro Daniel -3.5 Games (-120, bet365) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon ace lived off noodles and had just £146 after maxing out credit cards
Taro Daniel is one of many who failed to get through the Wimbledon qualifying rounds this year, and the Japanese player has opened up on the financial struggles of being outside the world's top 100 Taro Daniel has shed light on the financial struggles of being outside the world's top 100. Best known for his victory over Andy Murray in the second round of the Australian Open three years ago, Daniel was one of many hopefuls who failed to make it through the qualifying rounds at Wimbledon. Despite his best efforts, the 32-year-old was dumped out at the second round of preliminaries, losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to Frenchman Titouan Droguet. Discussing his money worries, Daniel has been forced to be frugal with his earnings due to the high costs around travel, coaching and physiotherapy. After earning £150,000 for reaching the third round in Melbourne, the tennis ace spent years losing money each week, having to sacrifice things he enjoyed to save a bit of cash. "In 2017, after an early exit at the French Open, I had $200 (£146) in my account," he admitted. "I survived on instant noodles and skipped tournaments because I couldn't afford flights." Speaking to the Financial Times, Daniel said: "When I was younger, I even wouldn't get the avocado on my Chipotle order because it's like three dollars more. When you try to save too much it ends up impacting people's games negatively." Since the start of 2025, Daniel has won just over £135,000 in prize money. However, various expenses have significantly reduced that amount, leaving him with a hefty credit card bill each month to cover essential costs. "First of all, you're earning all of this money from foreign countries so they're going to take all the withholding taxes," Daniel said. "Tournaments cover your hotel room, but they don't cover your coach's hotel room. "My credit card statement, it's at least $20,000 (£14,702) a month on just operational expenses of hotel, food, flights and not including the salaries I pay to my team. "As a tennis player, you're like a small company but having all your employees travelling all the time. [It's] at least $100,000 (£73,518) per season for your basic level, not super experienced coach. "10 years ago, when I started, a lot of players would travel alone because the standards were not as high. Now, it would be very rare for someone to travel alone to a Grand Slam, for example. "Everyone has a coach or trainer. They're probably right on the red-black line. Even in a Slam, you're not necessarily making money." Daniel was eyeing a significant prize pot at Wimbledon, with first-round players earning £66,000, second-rounders bringing in £99,000 and making it to the third round boosting earnings to £152,000. The winner of the entire tournament will take home a whopping £3million – the largest sum in Grand Slam history. But unfortunately, the Japanese talent will have to struggle through some more tough months to get his hands on any life-changing cash.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
I qualified for Wimbledon and pocketed £150,000 from one match but struggle to afford AVOCADO and have a whopping credit card bill... here's the harsh reality of being a tennis star
World No 151 Taro Daniel has opened up on the harsh realities of life outside the tennis elite. Daniel, 32, who hails from Japan but is based in Florida in the USA, has qualified for 11 Grand Slams, including Wimbledon on six occasions. He is best known for reaching the third round of the Australian Open in 2022 after beating Andy Murray in round two, where he received £150,000 in prize money. However, despite that memorable run, Daniel has faced financial issues during his career given the cost of hiring coaches and physios, as well as travel expenses, something that is a major problem for lower-ranked players. And the 32-year-old has opened up on those monetary challenges which has seen him give up hobbies and other things he enjoys. 'When I was younger, I even wouldn't get the avocado on my Chipotle order because it's like three dollars more,' he told the Financial Times. 'When you try to save too much it ends up impacting people's games negatively.' Daniel failed to qualify for either the Australian or French Open earlier this year, but he has still racked up around £135,000 in prize money through various tournament performances. Nevertheless, that figure doesn't seem much when you take into account all the costs and expenses required for the life of a professional tennis player. 'First of all, you're earning all of this money from foreign countries so they're going to take all the withholding taxes,' Daniel added. 'Tournaments cover your hotel room, but they don't cover your coach's hotel room. My credit card statement, it's at least $20,000 (£14,702) a month on just operational expenses of hotel, food, flights and not including the salaries I pay to my team. 'As a tennis player, you're like a small company but having all your employees travelling all the time. [It's] at least $100,000 (£73,518) per season for your basic level, not super experienced coach.' The Japanese star continued: 'Ten years ago, when I started, a lot of players would travel alone because the standards were not as high. Now, it would be very rare for someone to travel alone to a Grand Slam, for example. 'Everyone has a coach or trainer. They're probably right on the red-black line. Even in a Slam, you're not necessarily making money.' Qualifying for Wimbledon takes place this week and if Daniel does manage to make it to SW19, it will not only be a fantastic career opportunity but also a chance to boost his earnings. This is because there is a significant amount of prize money available at the tournament. Those who are knocked out in the first round are guaranteed £66,000, while players who make it through to round two receive £99,000 and third round losers will even make £152,000. Meanwhile, this year's £3million bounty for the Wimbledon winner will be the largest prize ever handed out in Grand Slam history.
