Nick Kyrgios has dismissed the ATP's multimillion-dollar salary plan, saying it's not enough.
The plan guarantees base earnings of $US300,000 for the top 100 players.

What happened?

The ATP unveiled the new financial program ahead of a three-year trial beginning next season.

Why it matters for Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios, who has won significant prize money, benefits from lucrative appearance fees, but understands the expenses faced by lower-ranked players.

The Australian star had a blunt response to the numbers, writing "Lol still not enough".
His countryman John Millman expanded on the reaction, highlighting the expenses faced by tennis players.

What comes next?

The issue is similarly pronounced on the WTA Tour, with players like Gabriela Knutson sharing videos of fellow players explaining their earnings versus expenses.
Knutson revealed she had spent all of the $US15,000 she had earned.

Tennis players ranked below the world's top 100 are heavily reliant on breaking through at a grand slam to pocket more than $100,000.
Fail to do that and life "is a slog", according to Millman.

The ATP expects only 30 to 45 players to receive the top-up financial support.
Career prize money and tournament participation rate limits further cut down the list.

Australian Maddison Inglis, ranked around the 250 mark, guessed she had made around $A40,000.
She managed to keep her spend down to around $A10,000 to $A15,000.

Tennis players' shelf life is probably 35 years old max, according to Millman.
Nearly all have to find another career post tennis and unless it's tennis coaching, are probably unqualified.

Guys who are ranked 250 in the world are probably clearing $20-30k after tax and expenses, said Millman.
The cost of playing on tour remains significant, with expenses easily exceeding $200,000.

The ATP plan aims to provide financial support to lower-ranked players.
However, the figures are thresholds, meaning players will not be eligible if they earned more prize money than the figure set for their end-of-year ranking.

American Madison Seig, ranked inside the top 400, broke into a laugh when she said she had earned $US4000.
She spent up to $US25,000, again without a coach.

Ashley Lahey, ranked in the low 300s, said she had spent a similar amount to Seig.
She earned up to $US10,000.

Katerina Stresnakova, ranked inside the top 600, said she had spent about €5500 more than she had earned.
She could not afford a coach.

The ATP plan is set to begin next season.
It will provide base earnings of $US150,000 for players ranked 101st to 175th.

Players ranked 176th to 250th will receive $US75,000.
The plan aims to support lower-ranked players, but Kyrgios and others believe it's not enough.

The issue of rising costs is a significant concern for tennis players.
The ATP plan is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support players.

Tennis players face significant expenses, including coaching fees and travel costs.
The ATP plan aims to alleviate some of these costs, but it's unclear if it will be enough.

The plan will be trialed for three years.
It's expected to provide financial support to around 30 to 45 players.

The ATP has unveiled the new financial program.
It's set to begin next season and will provide base earnings for lower-ranked players.

The plan has been met with skepticism by some players.
Kyrgios and others believe it's not enough to support lower-ranked players.

The issue of rising costs is a significant concern.
The ATP plan is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done.

The plan aims to provide financial support.
It's set to begin next season and will be trialed for three years.

The ATP has unveiled the plan.
It's expected to provide base earnings for lower-ranked players.

The plan has been met with skepticism.
Kyrgios and others believe it's not enough.