The other side of the spectrum: athletes who have turned to OnlyFans for extra income

Only Fans is a content subscription platform where creators share exclusive photos and videos with their followers. Its popularity has grown as several creators, such as musicians, athletes, and trainers, monetize their content through this platform to reach a wider audience.

The website has also served as an alternative source of income for some users, including professional tennis player Sachia Vickery.

The athlete had to step away from the court for a few months due to a shoulder injury. From there, she began dabbling in Only Fans with the goal of earning extra money while away from the sports world.

At his peak, Vickery reached world ranking of 73 in 2018 and currently sits just outside the top 550.

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Speaking with CNN, the tennis player revealed that in the first three months of her online career, her earnings reached nearly six figures, surpassing what she had earned from participating in various competitions throughout her career.

Vickery isn't the only tennis player to turn to OnlyFans, but she's one of the few who's opted for more intimate content. Among athletes, this platform has become an increasingly popular side gig , especially for the less lucrative sports sector.

Other athletes on that list include Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman and MMA fighter Paige VanZant. The latter, for example, claimed to have earned more money in 24 hours on OnlyFans than in her entire wrestling career.

However, despite this exploration of digital content, Vickery told the outlet that she remains an active professional tennis player and understands that anything more risqué could violate the sport's code of conduct.

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