There's no evidence that says that the money a federation has translates into success. I hope that that will change.
Jim CourierThere's plenty of anecdotal evidence that most champions are born into certain environments and encouraged early. Then, later on, they might get some assistance from their federations.
Jim CourierSports for me is when a guy walks off the court, and you really can't tell whether he won or lost, when he carries himself with pride either way.
Jim Courier