Demi Schuurs is a Dutch tennis star who is currently ranked No. 18 in the world in doubles. An aggressive player who likes dictating rallies from the net, Schuurs is known to have a great attitude on-court. She has won 17 WTA doubles titles till date, and achieved a career-high ranking No. 7 on October 22, 2018. She has reached two Grand Slam semifinals in doubles and mixed doubles categories at the 2021 Australian Open and the 2021 French Open respectively.
Demi Schuurs was born on 1 August, 1993 in Nieuwstadt, Netherlands. Along with her last four appearances, "Dem" also reached the quarterfinals of the 2023 US Open in the mixed doubles category with Hugo Nys. Schuurs famously won the 2023 Eastbourne Open, where she, along with Desirae Krawczyk, defeated Nicole Melichar Martinez, and Ellen Perez in the final. The Dutch veteran has qualified for five WTA Finals in a row, where she reached the semifinals in 2019, 2021 and 2022 with three different partners.
Name | Demi Schuurs |
Net Worth | Estimated $1.5 million |
Age | 30 |
Residence | Sittard Netherlands |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
Prize Money | $2.5 million |
Endorsements | Lotto, Yonex, Mercedes, Herbalife |
Demi Schuurs Net Worth 2024
As per sources, Demi Schuurs' net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million, as of January 2024. According to WTA's official website, Schuurs has won over $2.5 million in prize money till date. She earns the majority of her income by competing in various tennis tournaments, and promoting brands like Lotto and Yonex.
Demi Schuurs Early Career
Demi Schuurs began playing tennis at the age of three and started training when she was four. Besides tennis, she also loves to play football and played both sports till the age of 12. On her 17th birthday in 2009, she turned into a professional tennis player. Schuurs gained great success in her junior career. She won the doubles tournaments in the junior category at the 2011 Australian Open and the 2011 US Open. The now 30-year-old has won 20 doubles and one singles title on the ITF circuit. She won her first WTA doubles title at Katowice with Bonaventure.
Demi Schuurs Endorsements
Some of Demi Schuurs' endorsement deals are as follows:
Lotto
Demi Schuurs has signed an apparel and shoe endorsement deal with Lotto.
Yonex
Demi Schuurs’ tennis equipment sponsor is Japanese sporting manufacturer Yonex.
Herbalife
More recently, Demi Schuurs joined hands with the nutrition brand Herbalife. She promotes the products on her social media handle.
Mercedes Benz
Demi Schuurs is an active sponsor of Mercedes Benz and is part of the marketing campaign of the team.
Demi Schuurs Investments
No information about Demi Schuurs' investments is available in the public domain.
Demi Schuurs House
According to online sources, Demi Schuurs owns a beautiful house in her home country Netherlands. She currently resides in Sittard, Netherlands, where she lives peacefully with her family and pets. There is no data regarding the precise location, price and other details of the property.
Demi Schuurs Car Collection
Demi Schuurs is passionate about cars, and owns many expensive automobiles. She is the proud owner of a Mercedes Benz, alongside other lavish cars.
Demi Schuurs Charity Work
Demi Schuurs is actively involved in charitable endeavors. She started her own charity named Pledge IT in collaboration with Evidence Action's Dispensers. The charity aims to raise $10,000 to provide safe drinking water to fellow humans for an entire year. The charity was verified by High Impact Athletes. Schuurs also participated in the campaign Behind the Racket organized by Noah Rubin. She shared her story of how people differentiate her as she has short hair and wears men's clothes most of the time. Schuurs further added that her career progress helped her become financially independent.
Demi Schuurs Social Media
Instagram: @demischuurs
Demi Schuurs Family
Monique and Lambert Schuurs are Demi Schuurs' parents. Her father, Lambert Schuurs, is a former handball player and ultra-long-distance runner. On the other hand, her mother, Monique Schuurs, is the driving force of the family and actively supports her children's sports careers.
Demi Schuurs has two siblings named Perr Schuurs and Fleau Schuurs. Fleau Schuurs is a professional handball player, just like her father. Perr Schuurs is a professional football player.
FAQs
A. Carmen Kuijer is Demi Schuurs' girlfriend.
A. Demi Schuurs has won four WTA 1000 titles, including the 2020 Cincinnati Open, 2018 Wuhan Open, 2018 Italian Open and 2018 Canadian Open.
A. Lotto and Yonex sponsor Demi Schuurs, as of early 2024.
A. As of the 2024 Australian Open, Brazilian Luisa Stefani is the doubles partner of Demi Schuurs.
A. Demi Schuurs can speak four languages: Dutch, English, German and French.