Roger Federer remains the highest paid tennis player
According to the business magazine "Forbes",Roger Federer is still the highest paid tennis player in the world.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Sep 01, 2022, 08:02 am
Since his quarterfinals in Wimbledon around 14 months ago, Roger Federer 's fans have been eagerly awaiting a comeback from the Swiss. At the Laver Cup (September 23rd to 25th) it could be time, but you don't have to worry about the 20-time Grand Slam winner, regardless of the further course of his active career.
Because according to the business magazine "Forbes", Federer is still the highest paid tennis player on the planet. The 41-year-old is said to have earned an estimated 90 million US dollars before taxes and agent fees in the past twelve months. The Swiss is thus at the top of this list for the 17th time in a row.
Osaka and Williams complete podium
Naomi Osaka (56.2 million) comes in second, while Serena Williams (35.1) completes the podium. Federer's constant rivals Rafael Nadal (31.4) and Novak Djokovic (27.1) occupy fourth and fifth place. Combined, top earners in tennis have earned an estimated $316 million, 285 of which is off the court.
The off-court earnings are based on Forbes estimates after interviewing business insiders and take into account, for example, revenue from advertising contracts, appearances and corporate income. According to the business magazine, the prize money relates to the past twelve months including the US Open 2021.
Although Federer did not bring in any prize money during this period, according to "Forbes" he broke the billion mark in 2022. Overall, the longtime world number one is said to have earned $ 1.09 billion so far. He is one of only seven athletes who were able to break this sound barrier.