Sports stars in the modern era make copious amounts of money, especially when they perform well. Tennis players are no exception to the rule. With tennis’ growing popularity and rising superstars, the tennis players in this tennis rich list even make rich lists that aren’t just limited to tennis.
Although most tennis players make money by participating and winning in highly reputable tournaments, a lot of them earn through commercials and endorsement power, as well. High-level players with personality and charisma get an extra edge when it comes to earning large sums of money, as they tend to get favorable offers for sponsorships and various other things.
The tennis landscape is extremely competitive, and very few people can make it to the top of the mountain in this sport. However, once they do, they become multi-millionaires with further chances of adding to their fortunes.
Mentioned below are the ten most wealthy players in the tennis world. They have achieved their high financial and social status through relentless hard work, sacrifice, and practice.
1. Ion Tiriac
Ion Tiriac tops this tennis rich list. People often assume that a current tennis player would come first in a list like this. However, since it is not based on tennis salaries alone, Ion Tiriac takes this one.
Tiriac used to be a world-beating tennis player back in the 60s and 70s. His notable accolade was winning the French Open Doubles tournament back in 1970. After retiring from the sport, Tiriac tried his hand in running businesses and found a lot of success. So much so that he became a billionaire.
2. Roger Federer
Rarely will you find a tennis player who is as active and as successful as Roger Federer. With 17 grand slam titles under his belt, Federer is in a league of his own. This well-rounded tennis player has won tournaments all around the world, which is why he has a fortune of more than $300 million.
3. Andre Agassi
Olympic gold medalist Andre Agassi is an eight-time Grand Slam winner in single titles. His contribution and legacy in the world of tennis are undeniable. Andre’s personality and magnetic charisma were a big plus point behind his financial success, as he got several endorsements during and even after his playing career. Therefore, Agassi takes the third spot in this tennis rich list.
4. Novak Djokovic
Novak joined the tennis world with a bang. Considered as an underdog for most of his career, Novak Djokovic beat all odds to become one of tennis’ all-time greats. Novak is still active and continues to add to his legacy and fortune by defeating top-ranked opponents and winning tournaments.
5. Serena Williams
The richer half of the Williams sisters, Serena Williams is one of the most successful female tennis players of all time. Her superstar status skyrocketed as soon as she won her first grand slam. She is also a 4-time gold medalist and has endorsements with several big-name companies like Nike.
Here are the remaining superstars who made it onto this illustrious list.
- Pete Sampras
- Rafael Nadal
- Maria Sharapova
- Venus Williams
- Andy Murray
Tennis players (current and upcoming) have a bright future ahead of them. Expect to see a few changes in this list in the coming years.
