#1 Roger Federer
On court: $9.3 million
Off court: $45 million
Total earnings: $54.3 million
Federer reclaimed his number one ranking on the court after his July Wimbledon win, which was his record 17th grand slam title. His ace sponsor roster includes Credit Suisse, Gillette, Mercedes-Benz, Nike and Rolex.
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#2 Rafael Nadal
On court: $7.4 million
Off court: $25 million
Total earnings: $32.4 million
A knee injury kept Nadal out of the Olympics and will sideline him for the U.S. Open. He has won $50 million in career prize money, second most all-time behind Federer.
#3 Maria Sharapova
On court: $5.1 million
Off court: $22 million
Total earnings: $27.1 million
Sharapova completed a career Grand Slam with her French Open title in June. Her eight-year Nike deal should top $70 million, including royalties. Next up: her own line of candy, Sugarpova.
#4 Novak Djokovic
On court: $10.3 million
Off court: $9.5 million
Total earnings: $19.8 million
Djokovic's success during 2011 triggered significant bonuses that his apparel sponsor, Sergio Tacchini, could not afford. The two parted ways in May and Djokovic signed a new deal with Uniqlo.
#5 Li Na
On court: $1.4 million
Off court: $17 million
Total earnings: $18.4 million
Li snared seven multimillion dollar endorsement deals after her 2011 French Open title, the first singles grand slam won by an Asian-born player.
#6 Serena Williams
On court: $5.3 million
Off court: $11 million
Total earnings: $16.3 million
Her $38 million in career prize money is tops among women and fifth highest all-time, including men. Williams has been part of the Nike family since 2003.
#7 Caroline Wozniacki
On court: $2.7 million
Off court: $11 million
Total earnings: $13.7 million
The former world number one has a dozen endorsement partners and is releasing her own line of underwear in September.
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