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Top 50 Richest Tennis Players of All Time

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Ion Tiriac is the richest tennis player of all time. Legends like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal also find their spot in the top 5. Let us see the top 50 richest tennis players of all time.

Top 50 Richest Tennis Players

Ion Tiriac holds the top spot in the list of top 50 richest tennis players. Federer and Nadal will look to reach the top spot through their businesses and endorsements.

1. Ion Tiriac

Ion Tiriac is a professional tennis player from Romania. He is the richest tennis player of all time with a huge net worth of $1.3 billion. As of 2024, Ion Tiriac is the only billionaire in tennis. His prize money in Tennis is less than $5m. Ion Tiriac’s net worth includes endorsements, assets, and investments. He owns a private bank and has invested in many businesses. Ion Tiriac group was founded in 1990 by Ion Tiriac, and he launched different sectors like Real Estate, Car Manufacturing, Restaurant, and Air Transportation. Ion Tiriac has won a grand slam in the doubles category. Tiriac founded the Romanian Tennis Federation and he was also an ice hockey player.

2. Roger Federer

Roger Federer is a former Swiss Tennis Player. He boasts a net worth of $550m with a prize money of $130 million from Tennis. Roger Federer is a legendary tennis player with 20 grand slam titles to his name. His Endorsements were Rolex, Benz, Uniqlo, and Switzerland Tourism. In 2020, Federer was ranked in the Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes. Roger Federer has won 1251 matches in the Singles category and lost only 275. The career stat for Federer in singles is 82%. Roger Federer earned an average salary of $90 million every year during his peak days. He has always been the brand of tennis and inspired many players.

3. Serena Williams

Serena Williams is a legendary tennis player from America. As of 2024, her net worth stands at $300m and she is the 3rd richest tennis player overtaking Nadal. Serena Williams is also the highest-paid tennis player in the women’s category. Serena Williams won 23 grand slam titles, and also holds Golden Slam in both singles and doubles. Serena Williams is also an entrepreneur who has invested in more than 50 ventures like Restaurants, Clothing, and Real Estate.  She has earned more than $200 million from business and endorsements. Serena Williams was the face of many brands including Aston Martin, Nike, Gatorade, and Pepsi.

4. Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is a Serbian Tennis player. He has a net worth of $240 million and is also the highest-paid tennis player of all time with an overall salary of $184 million. With the new contract , Djokovic will soon hit the $300m mark in WTA. Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles and a gold medal in the Olympics. Djokovic has earned more than $100 million from endorsements with brands like Head, Lacoste, and Raiffeisen Bank. He is also an entrepreneur with investments in Finance, Real Estate, and Restaurants. Djokovic bought a luxurious villa in Serbia and he also owns a restaurant. 

5. Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is a Spanish tennis player. He has an estimated net worth of $220 million and with an overall salary of $135 million. Rafael Nadal has won 22 grand slam titles and 4 Davis Cup tournamens. He has also won the Gold Medal in Olympics singles and doubles. Rafael Nadal has accumulated more than $200 million through endorsements with Nike, Heliocare and Richard Mille. Throughout his career, Rafael Nadal has secured 1080 wins in the singles.

6. Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova is a retired Russian tennis player. Sharapova has an estimated net worth of $180 million and her overall earnings in tennis is $38,777,962. Sharapova was the brand ambassador for top brands during her playing days. Maria Sharapova had endorsements with Nike, Gatorade, Head, and Tropicana, and she earned more than $200m from Endorsements. After retirement, Maria Sharapova is a full-time entrepreneur,  and she launched businesses like Real Estate, Candy, Restaurants, and Beauty Care. Maria Sharapova was the number one Tennis player for 21 weeks when she achieved the feat and she won all grand slam titles.

7. Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi has an estimated net worth of $175 million and he is one of the richest tennis players of all time after retirement. Andre Agassi is an American professional tennis player with 8 grand slam titles. Agassi also won gold in the Olympics and he won the Davis Cup tournament three times. Agassi has earned over $25m from brand deals. His main sponsorships were Adidas, Mountain Dew, Nike, and Deutsche Bank. Agassi invested in ventures like Restaurants, Banks, and Real Estate. He also owns a share in Simplebet.

8. Pete Sampras

Pete Sampras is a former American tennis player with a net worth of $150 million. Pete Sampras has won 14 grand slam titles throughout his career. Sampras’ also earned $43 Million as a prize money from tennis. Babolat and Nike are Sampras’ best endorsement deals. Pete Sampras is an investor in real estate. He bought many properties and sold them for a higher price. Pete Sampras’ net worth, assets, and business profit make him one of the richest tennis players of all time.

9. Steffi Graf

Steffi Graf was a German tennis player and her net worth is valued at $145 million. Steffi Graf is a legendary tennis player and she has won 22 grand slam titles. Steffi Graf was one of the highest-paid tennis players before her retirement. Graf earned $20 million as a salary and the inflated value will be $40m. Steffi Graf married Andre Agassi, a pro-tennis player. The couple are entrepreneurs, and have invested in real estate, restaurants, and trading companies. They also have many properties in the USA.  Apollinaris and Citi Bank were the main endorsements for Steffi Graf before her retirement.

10. Andy Murray

Andy Murray is a British Tennis player with 3 grand slam titles. Andy Murray’s net worth is valued at $105m and this makes him one of the richest tennis players. Murray’s career earnings stand at $64 million and he is the 4th Best-paid tennis player. Murray has accumulated over $50m from endorsements while playing. His lucrative brand deals with Radi, Adidas, and Jaguar increased his value. Andy Murray is an entrepreneur. He owns a  Hotel, Boutique Company, and Tech Startups. Murray is also an investor in multiple organizations including tech, padel, finance, and apparels.

11. John McEnroe

John McEnroe is a former tennis player from the USA. He is one of the richest tennis players with an estimated net worth of $100m. John McEnroe has won 7 grand slam titles in Singles and 9 in Doubles. Sergio Tacchini, Gold Coast, Nike, and Head were some of his endorsements during career. After retirement, John McEnroe ventured into business and he invested in plenty of organizations. McEnroe was also a commentator on ESPN and NBC.

12. Venus Williams

Venus Williams is a professional tennis player from America. Venus Williams’ Net Worth is valued at $95 million and she earned $42 m from tennis. Venus Williams was no.1 player in Tennis in both singles and doubles, and she won 7 grand slam titles. Venus Williams is one of the richest and most successful tennis players, and she earned through deals with American Express, Reebok, and Tide. Her assets include contributions from endorsements and tennis.

13. Bjorn Borg

Bjorn Borg was a Swedish no 1 Tennis player. Borg has a net worth of $80 million and he earned most of his net worth through business. Bjorn Borg AB is owned by Borg and his business contributed 80% to his net worth. Borg has won only $3 million as a prize money in Tennis. He also accumulated $20m through endorsements with top companies. Borg had a successful career and he was trained by Lennart Bergelin. Bjorn Borg has 11 grand slam titles and he also reached the US Open finals 4 times without winning one.

14. Caroline Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki has an estimated net worth of $80 million and she is one of the richest tennis players. Wozniacki has one grand slam title to her name. She won the Australian Open in 2018 beating S Halep. Wozniacki endorsed the products of Rolex, Usana, and Adidas. She also earned $35 million as a prize money from Tennis. After retirement, Caroline Wozniacki became a tennis commentator and she worked for multiple channels. Caroline Wozniacki married NBA player, David Lee, and they have two children.

15. Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova was a professional tennis player from Russia. Her estimated net worth is $60m and she earned $3.5 million from tennis. Anna Kournikova is also a model and face of many ads. She has been earning as a model for a long time. Anna Kournikova won the Mixed doubles grand slam twice in 1999 and 2002. She was the face of Berlei and also endorsed Adidas products.

16. Li Na

Li Na is a former Chinese tennis player. Li Na has an estimated net worth of $60 million. Li Na is one of the richest tennis players from Asia. Her endorsements were Nike, Benz, and Samsung. Li Na also ventured into businesses like Clothing and Restaurant. After retirement, Li Na turned tennis analyst and she also started an academy in China. Li Na has earned more than $15 million as a prize money from tennis. Li Na married her longtime boy friend Jian Shang and the couple live in a luxurious house in China.

17. Monica Seles

Monica Seles was a professional tennis player for the USA and Yugoslavia. Her overall net worth stands at $50 million including assets and brand deals. Monica Seles earned over $14 million from tennis as a prize money. Monica Seles’ successful career includes 9 grand slam titles, but she won only one while playing for America. Fila, Yonex, and Nike are her known endorsements. Monica Seles married Tom Golisano and they live in the USA.

18. Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka is a Japanese tennis player with an estimated net worth of $45 million. Naoki Osaka is a 4-time grand slam winner and she reached the top rank in 2019. Panasonic, MasterCard, Yonex, Nike, Sweetgreen, and Nissan Motors are her main sponsors. Naomi Osaka is a rising star in tennis and she has earned $21 million as a prize money in a short time. She is one of the richest tennis players of this generation and her coach is Patrick Mouratoglou. Osaka dated Cordae, a rapper from the USA, for a long time and the couple have a daughter named Shai.

19. Ivan Lendl

Ivan Lendl is a legendary tennis player from Czechoslovakia. Lendl has a net worth of $40 million and earned $20m from tennis as prize money. Adidas, Nike, and Mizuno were his endorsements before retirement. After retirement, Ivan Lendl was the coach for many players including Andy Murray. He also invested in businesses like restaurants and clothing. Lendl also loves playing golf and pickleball.

20. Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick has an estimated net worth of $40 million. He was the number one player from America with one grand slam title. Roddick founded the Andy Roddick Foundation to help students in Central Texas. Andy Roddick is also an investor in  Hydration, Sweetens Cove, and SwingVision. Roddick had multiple brand deals with top companies like Microsoft, Arizona Beverage Company, American Express, and Rolex.

21. Angelique Kerber

Angelique Kerber is a former German tennis player. She has a net worth of $30 million. Angelique Kerber has won 3 grand slam titles and she also won a gold in the Olympics. Throughout her career, Kerber has accumulated over $32 million as prize money. Kerber is the 8th best-paid tennis player in the women’s category. Angelique Kerber had a successful career, and her primary endorsements are Adidas, Porsche, Rolex, and Yonex. Angelique Kerber is in a relationship with Franco Bianco and the couple have a daughter named Liana.

22. Jimmy Connors

Jimmy Connors has an estimated net worth of $30 million. Connors was the number one tennis player in 1974. In a long career, Jimmy Connors has won 8 grand slam titles. Connors has earned $8m as prize money in Tennis. Robert Bruce JC and Fred Perry were her main endorsement deals. Connors is a spokesperson, commentator, and advisor after retirement from Tennis. He has also written a memoir named The Outsider.

23. Milos Raonic

Milos Raonic is an active tennis player from canada. Raonic’s estimated net worth is $30m and he is one of the highest-paid tennis players. Raonic has accumulated over $20m prize money from tennis and his endorsements make him richer. Milos Raonic is an entrepreneur and he is the owner of an Art Collection. Raonic also invests in properties and trading.  Milos Raonic has not won a grand slam title, but he has reached the finals many times. Milos Raonic also uses Wilson products and he was the first athlete to crack a deal with the clothing and shoe brand, New Balance.

24. Simona Halep

Simona Halep is a 33-year old Romanian Tennis player. Halep has an estimated net worth of $30 million and she earned $40m from tennis as a prize. In 2017, Halep became the number one tennis player, and she also won the French Open 2018 and Wimbledon 2019. Banca Transilvania, Rexona, and Dedeman were Simona Halep’s brand deals , and she earned over $5m from endorsements.

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25. Brad Gilbert

Brad Gilbert is a former American tennis player. Brad Gilbert has an estimated net worth of $25 million. Gilbert has won 20 titles in singles, but he doesn’t have a grand slam title. Gilbert earned $5m from tennis as a salary. Brad Gilbert had endorsements with apparel brands and he also invested in real estate. Gilbert won gold in Maccabiah Games and bronze in the Olympics. After retirement, Brad Gilbert was a commentator and coach. He had a successful stint as a coach, and he trained top players like Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, and Andre Agassi.

26. Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev is an active Russian tennis player with a net worth of $25 million. He is one of the richest tennis players in this generation and earns a salary of $5m every year. Daniil Medvedev’s overall tennis salary has crossed the $40 million mark. Medvedev won the US Open and Davis Cup in 2021. His endorsements are Ubisoft, Lacoste, and BMW. In 2018, Daniil Medvedev married his lover, Daria.

27. Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova is a retired Tennis player from America. Navratilova has an estimated net worth of $25 million and her earnings stand at $21 million. Martina Navratilova won 18 grand slam titles in Singles and 31 grand slam titles in Doubles. Martina Navratilova was a successful tennis player and achieved the number one rank in a short time. Martina Navratilova’s main endorsements before her retirement were Yonex and Avia Sports.

28. Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka is a former Belarusian tennis player with a net worth of $25 million. Azarenka has won 2 grand slam titles. She created history by winning the Australian Open title back-to-back in 2012 and 2013. Victoria Azarenka owns a luxurious villa and has bought many cars. Nike, Yonex, and Red Bull were her Endorsements. Victoria Azarenka has a son named Leo. As of 2024, Victoria Azarenka is not married to anyone.

29. Petra Kvitova

Petra Kvitova is a Czech tennis player and her net worth is valued at $25 million. Petra Kvitova has earned $35 million as prize money. She won Wimbledon twice in 2011 and 2014. During her peak days, Petra Kvitova had deals with brands like ALO Diamonds, Nike, and Flashscore. In 2023, Kvitova married her lover, Jiri Vanek, who is also her professional coach. Petra Kvitova also won gold in tennis in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

30. Lindsay Davenport

Lindsay Davenport was an American professional tennis player. Davenport’s estimated net worth is $25 million and she earned $22 million as prize money. Lindsay Davenport has won three grand slam titles and she was the number one tennis player in 1998. Lindsay Davenport is an entrepreneur and tennis commentator after retirement. She owns properties in many countries. Lindsay Davenport married Jon Leach and they both have 4 children.

31. Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King is a retired American tennis player. Billie Jean King has an estimated net worth of $20m. She is hailed as an icon and inspiration for hundreds of athletes. Billie Jean King has won a record 39 grand slam titles. Her prize money is valued at $2m, but Billie Jean King earned more through endorsements and business ventures. At 80, Billie Jean King is in a relationship with Ilana Kloss. She is one of the athletes to identify herself as a lesbian.

32. Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner’s estimated net worth is $20m. Jannik Sinner is a rising superstar in tennis from Italy. He is the active no.1 ranked player in Tennis in singles. Jannik Sinner won the US Open and Australian Open in 2024 and reached great levels. Some of Jannik Sinner’s endorsements are Nike, HEAD, Rolex, Technogym, FASTWEB and Alfa Romeo. Jannik Sinner’s overall salary stands at $27 million and he receives an annual salary of $5-$10 million in WTA. Jannik Sinner is in a relationship with the Russian tennis player, Anna Kalinskaya.

33. Justine Henin

Justine Henin is a Belgian tennis player and her net worth is valued at $20 million. Justine Henin has won 7 grand slam titles and is one of the richest athletes from Belgium. Justine Henin retired in 2011 and her prize money was valued at $20 million. Adidas was her primary endorsement and she also endorsed apparel of other brands. Justine Henin married Benoît Bertuzzo and the couple are blessed with 2 children. Justine Henin is a philanthropist and investor.

34. Rod Laver

Rod Laver was an Australian tennis player. Laver has a net worth of $20 million and this includes his assets. Rod Laver is one of the best tennis players from Australia with 11 grand slam titles. Rod Laver is an entrepreneur and his main investment is stocks. Laver also ventured into clothing, restaurants, and real estate. Throughout his career, Rod Laver had brand deals with premier sports companies. At 84, Rod Laver leads a happy life with his family and friends in California.

35. Sloane Stephens

Sloane Stephens is an American professional tennis player. Her net worth is valued at $20 million. Sloane Stephens won the US Open in 2017 and this is her only grand slam title. Sloane Stephens’ overall WTA salary is valued at $18.5 million and this makes her one of the richest tennis players of all time. Sloane Stephens cracked endorsement deals with Nike, FP Movement, Mercedes Benz, GSE, and Under Armour. Sloane Stephens is an entrepreneur and she owns a Body Care brand which she launched in the US Open. Sloane Stephens is married to Jozy Altidore since 2022.

36. Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish tennis player with an estimated net worth of $20 million. Alcaraz has won 4 grand slam titles and earned $36 million from the WTA in a short time. Carlos Alcaraz also secured the silver medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. His net worth has grown from $200,000 to $20 million, and he also earns through endorsements with Nike, Babolat, and Rolex. Carlos Alcaraz has earned over $10m from brand deals and he is one of the richest active tennis players. 

37. Stan Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka has a net worth of $20 million and he is the 8th best-paid player in Tennis. Wawrinka is a Swiss tennis player who won 3 grand slam titles and a gold in the Olympics in doubles. Stan Wawrinka’s overall earnings in tennis stands at $38 million. Yonex, Jetcraft, London Capital Group, NORQAIN, and  Evian Live Young are some of his known endorsements. Stan Wawrinka created a record by defeating the No.1 player in all three grand slam finals. As of 2024, Wawrinka is dating Sarah Hannoun, a model.

38. Tim Henman

Tim Henman is a retired Tennis player from Britain. He has a net worth of $20 million and his overall WTA salary is $11,635,542. Tim Henman has not won a grand slam title, but he has a silver medal in the Olympics doubles category. Tim Henman became a commentator and after-dinner speaker after his retirement from WTA. He is the founder of the Tim Henman Foundation and he helps poor children. Tim Henman spends time with his family and keeps himself busy with other activities. Before his retirement, Tim Henman earned through endorsements with top brands like Jaguar, Slazenger, and Rolex

39. Ana Ivanovic

Ana Ivanovic is a former world number 1 Tennis player from Serbia. Ana Ivanovic’s net worth is valued at $17 million and she accumulated $15.5 million through WTA. Ana Ivanovic married Bastian Schweinsteiger in 2016 and the couple are blessed with three sons. In 2008, Ana Ivanovic won the French Open and she remained the number one tennis player for 2 weeks. Ana Ivanovic had endorsements with Adidas and Yonex, and she is also the ambassador for Haier and Hair Europe. Ivanovic runs a cosmetic business and sells skincare products all over the world.

40. Patrick McEnroe

Patrick William McEnroe is a former American professional tennis player with a net worth of $16 million. Patrick McEnroe earned $3,118,316 from WTA. He is also an investor in trading, properties, and beauty care. Patrick McEnroe works as a broadcaster on ESPN. McEnroe won a grand slam title in the doubles category in the 1989 French Open. He is married to singer Melissa Errico and the couple have 3 daughters.

41. Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander is a retired Swedish Tennis Player. As of 2024, Mats Wilander has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Mats Wilander has won 7 grand slam titles and he was the number one tennis player in 1988. Wilander has earned approximately $8 million as prize money from WTA and the inflated value will be more than $25 million. Mats Wilander became a commentator after retirement. He is an active member of the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame. Mats Wilander is an investor in a mobile tennis company with Cameron Lickle.

42. Jessica Pegula

Jessica Pegula is an active tennis player from the USA. Pegula has an estimated net worth of $13 million and she has earned $16 million as a prize from WTA. Jessica Pegula’s major endorsements are Ready Nutrition, Yonex, and Adidas. Pegula has not won a Grand Slam title, but she has reached the finals in all major tournaments. Jessica Pegula ventured into businesses like restaurants, venture capital firms, and real estate. Pegula also owns a skincare line. Jessica Pegula has been married to Taylor Gahagen since 2021.

43. Elina Svitolina

Elina Svitolina is a professional tennis player from Ukraine. Svitolina has a net worth of $12 million. Elina Svitolina is the 17th highest-paid tennis player of all time and her overall salary is $24m from WTA. Elina Svitolina’s main endorsements are Nike, Wilson, and Superior Golf and Resort. Svitolina has bought a luxurious villa in London and Ukraine. She has 17 career titles in the singles category, but she hasn’t secured a grand slam title yet. Elina Svitolina is married to former French Tennis Player Gael Monfils and they are blessed with a daughter, Skai.

44. Boris Becker

Boris Becker is a German professional tennis player. His overall net worth stands at $10m. Becker also earned $24 million from WTA as salary. Boris Becker has won 6 grand slam titles and one gold medal in the doubles category of the Olympics. Becker had brand deals with Ellesse, Fila, Coca-Cola, Lotto, and Mercedes Benz. His overall endorsement deal is valued over $50 million. After retirement, Boris Becker turned Commentator and Coach.

45. Annabel Croft

Annabel Croft is a retired British Tennis player with a net worth of $9 million. She is a radio presenter, commentator, and entrepreneur after retirement. Annabel Croft’s overall WTA salary is just $200k, but she earned through endorsements and business ventures. Croft has been an investor in clothing and skin care products, and she owns properties in many cities. Annabel Croft married Mel Coleman and they are blessed with 3 children.

46. Kaia Kanepi

Kaia Kanepi’s net worth is valued at $8 million. She is a professional tennis player from Estonia and earned US$ 8,489,403 from WTA. Kaia Kanepi won the Palermo Ladies Open in 2010 and became the first Estonian Tennis player to secure a title in the sport. She endorsed the products of iCourt and Wilson. There is no information about Kaia Kanepi’s relationship and she has been keeping it private. Kaia Kanepi is one of the richest tennis players and the richest player from Estonia as well.

47. Yulia Putintseva

Yulia Putintseva’s net worth is valued at $7 million, and this includes contributions from assets and brand deals as well.  She is a professional Kazakhstani tennis player trained by Matteo Donati. As of 2024, Yulia Putintseva’s total WTA salary has crossed the $8 million mark. Babolat and K-Swiss are Putintseva’s only known endorsements. Yulin Putintseva is yet to win a Grand Slam title. Her relationship status remains private and fans have spotted her dating a businessman. 

48. Dan Evans

Dan Evans is a pro tennis player from England. His overall net worth is $5 million and he has accumulated $8.6 million as prize money from WTA. Dan Evans won the Davis Cup tournament in 2015 and reached the Quarterfinals in Olympics 2024. Dan Evans has endorsements with Luke and Wilson. Another good season in WTA will help him crack more brand deals. Dan Evans is in an open relationship with Aleah and the couple will get married soon. Dan Evans is an investor in skincare, clothing, and trading. These earnings contribute to his assets and make him one of the richest tennis players of all time.

49. Aslan Karatsev

Aslan Karatsev is a Russian tennis player with an estimated net worth of $4.5 million and she is one of the richest 50 tennis players with the new deal. Karatsev’s earnings include Endorsements, Assets, and Businesses. Karatsev secured the gold in 2017 Taipei at Summer Universiade in the singles category. Karatsev won the silver medal in the mixed doubles category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As of 2024, Adidas, Hydrogen, and Head are his primary endorsements. Karatsev is an active player in WTA and will look to win a major grand slam title before his retirement.

50. Arantxa Rus

Arantxa Rus is a Dutch professional tennis player and one of the best players from the country. Rus has a net worth of $3 million, and this includes his assets and salary from tennis. Arantxa Rus won the Hamburg Open in 2023 and she is the richest tennis player from the Netherlands. As of 2024, Arantxa Rus has earned $4 million from WTA. Arantxa Rus’ relationship status is single and she focuses fully on tennis. Rus’ only goal is to win a grand slam title before retirement.

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