Richest tennis player in the world, ranked by net worth
Top tennis players are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world. In addition to earning tournament prize money, they enjoy lucrative sponsorship deals and have investments and businesses that boost their earnings. With these different income streams, who is the richest tennis player in the world? Left to Right: Steffi Graf applauds at the … The post Richest tennis player in the world, ranked by net worth appeared first on Asaase Radio.
Top tennis players are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world. In addition to earning tournament prize money, they enjoy lucrative sponsorship deals and have investments and businesses that boost their earnings.
With these different income streams, who is the richest tennis player in the world?
This list of the richest tennis players in the world has been compiled using data from Celebrity Net Worth and Scotsman.
We analysed several factors, including their net worth, career earnings and sponsorship deals. So, who is the wealthiest tennis player of all time?
Richest tennis players in the world
Tennis is an expensive sport to play and difficult to go pro in. One primary reason is that players are responsible for paying for their expenses. Consequently, players who do not have the financial resources to cover their expenses struggle.
Beyond that, only those who get to the top earn millions and can live comfortably by playing tennis. So, which players have generated millions from the game?
1. Ion Tiriac – US$2.2 billion
- Full name: Ion Tiriac
- Date of birth: 9 May 1939
- Country: Romania
Ion Tiriac is the richest tennis player in the world. He is not the biggest name in tennis nor among the best tennis players of all time, but he tops the rich list. During his playing days, he raked in US$8.5 million in prize money on the tennis tour, excluding grand slam wins, as he never won any.
A considerable portion of his wealth was made after his playing career, particularly with his investment group, Tirac Investment, through which he manages athletes. Additionally, he has invested in real estate, transport, and banking, among other things.
2. Roger Federer – US$550 million
- Full name: Roger Federer
- Date of birth: 8 August 1981
- Country: Switzerland
The Swiss maestro is the second richest tennis player. He is among the most successful tennis players, having won 20 grand slam titles, through which he earned enormous prize money. Federer’s career earnings are estimated to be over US$130 million.
Consequently, he also attracts lucrative sponsorship deals with multiple brands, including Swiss companies Credit Suisse, Lindt, Sunrise, Jura Elektroapparate, Uniqlo, Wilson, Mercedes Benz, Gillette, Barilla, and many more.
3. Serena Williams – US$300 million
- Full name: Serena Jameka Williams
- Date of birth: 26 September 1981
- Country: America
Serena Williams is not just the best female tennis player of all time but also the richest female tennis player in the world. Her on-court superiority, which saw her win 23 grand slams and countless other tournaments, significantly contributes to her wealth. The American made US$94.82 million in career earnings.
In addition, she enjoys lucrative endorsement deals with brands such as AbbieVie, Ford, Nike, Gatorade, Tonal, Pepsi, and IBM. Furthermore, Serena has invested in several businesses through her firm, Serena Ventures.
4. Novak Djokovic – US$240 million
- Full name: Novak Djokovic
- Date of birth: 22 May 1987
- Country: Serbia
Is Djokovic a billionaire? No, he is not. However, his career earnings of US$184 million make him the highest-paid tennis player ever, reflecting his on-court success.
The Serb has won the most grand slam titles, 24, and joined an illustrious list of players to have completed the golden slam during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Beyond his on-court pay, Djokovic adds to his wealth through sponsorship deals and business ventures.
5. Rafael Nadal – US$220 million
- Full name: Rafael Nadal Parera
- Date of birth: 3 June 1986
- Country: Spain
Rafael Nadal, known as the King of Clay for his prowess on clay courts, is one of the richest tennis players in the world. He’s won a record-extending 14 Rolland Garros titles and earned US$135 million in prize money for his efforts.
Moreover, he works with brands such as Kia, Santander, Telefonica, Infosys, Cantabria Labs, Louis Vuitton, Playtonic, and Richard Mille.
6. Maria Sharapova – US$180 million
- Full name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
- Date of birth: 19 April 1987
- Country: Russian
The former Russian tennis player’s career might have ended in controversy, but she was among the most marketable tennis players. During her peak, between 2006 and 2016, she earned US$30 million from endorsement deals, which made her the wealthiest female tennis player.
Her 2016 ban from tennis disrupted her income flow, as she lost some of her sponsors. Nevertheless, by the time she retired in 2020, Sharapova had earned US$39 million in career earnings.
Despite this, her net worth of around US$180 million as of 2024 makes her one of the wealthiest tennis players ever.
7. Pete Sampras – US$150 million
- Full name: Pete Sampras
- Date of birth: 12 August 1971
- Country: American
Once considered the most outstanding male tennis player of all time, after he won 14 grand slams, Sampras has since seen his record dwarfed by the big three, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t make good money in his hay days.
Pete Sampras’s net worth of around US$150 million ranks him among the richest tennis players ever. Moreover, Sampras retired with US$43 million in career earnings and boosted his income through brand partnerships, speaking engagements and more.
8. Andre Agassi – $145 million
- Full name: Andre Kirk Agassi
- Date of birth: 29 April 1970
- Country: United States
Andre Agassi was one of the best male tennis players, with a calendar and golden slams. He was the first man to complete a career golden slam and only the second man to complete a calendar slam.
Such achievements contributed immensely to his career earnings, which stand at US$31 million. Like many players, Aggasi benefited from endorsement deals.
9. Steffi Graf – US$145 million
- Full name: Stefanie Maria Graf
- Date of birth: 14 June 1969
- Country: Germany
Steffi Graf was the most accomplished female tennis player of her time. When she retired in 1999, Graf had won the most Grand Slam titles, leaving an indelible mark in the game. The German earned over US$21 million and more through brand partnerships during her illustrious career. She now lives a low-key life away from the glares of the camera.
10. Andy Murray – US$100 million
- Full name: Sir Andrew Barron Murray OBE
- Date of birth: 15 May 1987
- Country: Glasgow, Scotland
Murray is the best British tennis player ever and has done enough to become among the wealthiest tennis players. Although he only won three grand slams, he remains an alluring figure.
This is why a significant portion of his net worth, estimated to be US$100 million, is generated through sponsorship deals. Adidas, Highland Springs, Castore, and Under Armour are some of the brands behind the Scotsman. His career earnings of around US$64 million contribute to his wealth.
Final word
The richest tennis players in the world have made their wealth by playing at the highest level of the game, running businesses, making wise investments, and securing lucrative brand partnerships. Although tennis is not the easiest sport to pursue professionally, those who do and get to the top secure their financial freedom.
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