The world's highest-paid tennis players

Despite a hamstring injury, Novak Djokovic managed to win the Australian Open for the tenth time in his career. The 35-year-old tennis player simultaneously equaled Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record. But in addition to making history, Djokovic can also expect a significant credit to his bank account. The prize money is € 1.9 million. But who are actually the highest-paid tennis players in the world? MASTERS lists them.  

1.Roger Federer

Roger Federer was born in Switzerland and is considered one of the best male tennis players in history. From 2004 to 2007, Federer dominated men's singles tennis. In total he won 103 singles titles and 8 doubles titles, including the Beijing Olympics together with Stanislas Wawrinka. Although he announced his retirement from tennis last year, Federer's annual earnings off the court amount to €81.8 million. This comes from sponsors including Uniqlo, Credit Suisse and Rolex. He also owns a significant share in On, the Swiss running shoe brand.

2. Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka is a Japanese tennis player and has already won four Grand Slam tournaments at the age of 25. But outside the tennis court Osaka is also busy with its businesses. For example, she has a media company called Hana Kuma, her own skin care line called Kinlò, a sports management agency Evolve and various sponsorship deals with Nike and TAG Heuer, among others. Her annual income amounts to approx € 51 million.

3 Serena Williams

Williams is praised for her fighting spirit on and off the court. She almost achieved this during her career € 90 million in prize money. In addition to numerous sponsorship deals with brands such as Nike, Gucci and Michelob Ultra, the tennis star also raises quite a bit of money with her company Serena Ventures, which has invested in more than 60 startups. Williams' annual income amounts to approx € 31.9 million.

4.Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal Parera, aka the Court King, was eliminated in the second round of this year's Australian Open. But do not be sad; as an investor of a restaurant in Beverly Hills and regular partners such as Nike, Kia and Richard Mille, Nadal's annual income amounts to € 28.6 million.

5. Novak Djokovic 

Djokovic started playing tennis when he was four years old, and at the age of twelve he was allowed to go to the Nikola Pilić Academy for tennis in Munich. The tennis player has held the title since 2020 Big Titles King, through his wins at the most prestigious tournaments. After winning the Australian Open, he can add another title to his impressive list. The tennis player earns approximately € 24.6 million.