travels 'to play' vs 'playing' [gerund, infinitive]

[NHHL]

- John is only 19 years old but he is already a successful football player. He comes from England, but he travels all over the world playing tennis.

- Who don't we use "to play" instead of "playing" in this situation?

Thanks so much!

NHHL

 

[audiolaik]

- John is only 19 years old but he is already a successful football player. He comes from England, but he travels all over the world playing tennis.

- Who don't we use "to play" instead of "playing" in this situation?

Thanks so much!

NHHL

Hi,

Although I'm not a grammar expert, I'd say it's an example of particle clauses.

Audiolaik

 

[entangledbank]

Well we do use it. It just means something different:

He travels all over the world playing tennis. [He plays tennis wherever he is.]
He travels all over the world to play tennis. [The purpose of travelling is to play tennis.]