Maya Joint set to forgo $200,000 prize money at US Open as Australian teenager eyes college

Teenage prospect Maya Joint has stamped herself as a rising star of Australian tennis after winning through to the second round of the US Open on her main-draw debut at a grand slam.

The 18-year-old qualifier saw off experienced German Laura Siegemund 6-4 7-5 on the first day of the tournament proper — but she faces forgoing nearly $200,000 in prize money, and more with any further wins, after committing to attend the University of Texas in the coming weeks.

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US college rules set by the governing NCAA limit the amateur athletes who compete in professional tournaments to expenses rather than prize money.

Joint signed a letter of intent and a scholarship deal with the University of Texas almost a year ago, and if she follows through on enrolling she will not see the full cheque from her US Open exploits.

Her results on the professional tour — she is already on the cusp of joining the top 100 in the WTA rankings — are mounting a strong case for skipping college but all signs are currently pointing to attending.

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