Wednesday, October 23, 2013

PHOTO: FORBES World's 7 Highest-Paid Tennis Players

#1 Roger Federer

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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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