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Legendary Tennis Player Rod Laver’s prize money is $1m, but his overall net worth is huge

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We analyse the net worth, salary and endorsements of one of the greatest legends in tennis – Rod Laver

Rod Laver is an Australian tennis player, who broke all records to prove himself as one of the legends of the game. You can read more about the richest tennis players of all time here.

He has been an inspiration to many and encourages the youth to prick up the game at a young age.

Rod Laver Facts

Birth PlaceRochampton, Australia
Father’s NameRoy Laver
Mother’s NameMelba Roffey
Star SignLeo
CollegeN/A
Net Worth$20 million
Prize Money till dateUS$1,565,413
Age82
Date of Birth9 August 1938
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight68 kg
NationalityAustralian
Achievements11 Grand Slams, 1 Calendar Slam
WifeMary Laver
ChildrenRick Laver
EndorsementsUnknown
Social MediaTwitter

He excelled on all of the court surfaces of his time: grass, clay, hard, carpet, and wood. Laver is the only player in the Open Era to have won the Calendar Grand Slam, and also the only player in history to have done it twice, again in 1969.

Rod Laver net worth and earnings

He turned professional in 1963 and retired in 1979 making $1.56 million in prize money. He was the first tennis player in history to earn over $1 million from prize money. Rod owns a large mansion in Palm Springs, a ranch in Solvang and a residence in Carlsbad, California.

His wife and him invested in stocks, propelling him to make up a considerable profit in his wealth.

Rod Laver ranking history

 From 1960 to 1962, Laver won 47 championships and the career Grand Slam in 1962. This propelled him to the top of the world rankings and he stayed there for more than six years. He achieved another Career Grand Slam in 1969, making him the only man to achieve the feat for the second time.

In 1968, he won prestigious tournaments like ‘US Professional Championships and the ‘French Pro Championships reclaiming the world no. 1 spot.

Rod Laver career titles

Laver turned professional in 1963 and excelled with his power and accuracy. He won the first Wimbledon Championships in the Open Era in 1968.

Rod Laver won 200 career titles and rose to the #1 ranking in 1961. He won the Australian Open in 1960, 1962, and 1969 and the French Open in 1962 and 1969. ‘Rocket’ won Wimbledon in 1961, 1962, 1968, and 1969. He won the US Open in 1969 and 1969.

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Australian Rod Laver with the trophy after he had beaten fellow Australian Tony Roche in the final

He also had 28 doubles titles including at the Australian Open in 1959, 1960, 1961, and 1969 and at the French Open in 1961, Wimbledon in 1970, and the US Open in 1960, 1970, and 1973.

He became a member of the Australian Davis Cup squad at the age of 18. The Australian won most titles in a single year with 18.

The Rod Laver Arena at Centre Court in Melbourne was named after him in 2000 and he is a member of the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.  He is a ‘Member of the Order of the British Empire’, after his glorious service to the game.

Rod Laver Personal life

In 1966, Laver got married to Mary Shelby Peterson, a divorcee with three children from her previous marriage in California. The invitees included fellow players like Ken Rosewall, Barry MacKay, Mal Anderson, and Lew Hoad.

The couple also have a son named Rick Laver.

Rod Laver endorsements

There is no information about his endorsements during the 60s, but he was well equipped in his tennis career.

Laver used the wooden Dunlop Maxply racket for most of his career.

FAQs about Rod Laver

What is the age and date of birth of  Rod Laver ?
Rod Laver is 82 years old and was born on 9 August 1938
What is the net worth of  Rod Laver ?
Rod Laver has a net worth of $20 million
What brands endorse  Rod Laver ?
Rod Laver has endorsement deals for the Laver Cup which is named after him
What is the nationality of  Rod Laver ?
Rod Laver is an Australian citizen
Where was Rod Laver born?
Rod Laver was born in Rockhampton, Australia
Has  Rod Laver won a Grand Slam?
Rod Laver has won 11 Grand Slam titles

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