Behind every success, there is always an interesting story! This is a story of support and constant cheer that motivates a person to go beyond limits. For Maya Joint, the story begins with the 2024 US Open, but the source of her talent is in her roots. Reflecting on controversies about her prize, Joint reveals some interesting details about her parents showcasing why she is one of the teenage prodigies.

Joint caught much spotlight after bagging her first victory at the US Open tournament against Germany’s Laura Siegemund. She defeated the WTA star by 6-4, 7-5 leaving, the spectators spellbound. Joint’s incredible performance shed light on her talented parents. Despite hailing from Michigan, this WTA star has represented her father’s country, Australia, since last year and credits her success to her parents.

There is not much information available about this rising star of tennis. However, she once revealed to the ABC newspaper that her father, Michael Joint, was a professional squash player from Melbourne. Furthermore, Joint’s mother has been multitalented.

According to the player, “My mum [Katja] is German. She played tennis when she was younger and squash and badminton, so we come from a racquet family for sure.” Knowing her background, one could easily tell that she received her athletic brilliance from her incredible genes. Joint also mentions her coach, Emily, an incredible mentor in her career.

Joint’s hard work and guidance from parents has paid off as she not only managed to qualify for her first slam but also won her debut main draw clash in a slam. She aims to expand upon the glory, although the upcoming match-up will be quite difficult. Maya Joint will now face Madison Keys, who loves to show off at the US Open.

Joint’s athletic genes might have helped her, but her hard work brought her much-needed praise. While she performed incredibly at the Slam, Joint will not receive the whole $140,000 as she decided on an interesting pursuit.

College ambition cuts US Open prize money short for Maya Joint

While Joint’s maiden victory at the American Slam has brought her under the spotlight, her choice to attend college landed her in drama, leaving the tennis world confused. According to the NCAA rules in the country, “in tennis, prior to full-time collegiate enrolment, an individual may accept up to $10,000 per calendar year in prize money based on his or her place finish or performance in open athletics events.“

Maya Joint attends the University of Austin and is firm on her decision to study despite any odds. “I decided a long time ago that I wanted to go to college and I wasn’t really expecting to get this far,” she said, but destiny had other plans.

Joint’s recent performance has brought faith among her followers that she might do great in the tournament. Despite that, her educational choices took immense prize money away from her. Now, it is time to see whether she can do some wonders in this tournament.