By combining on-court prize money and off-court income like endorsements, business ventures, and investments, tennis legends have built impressive wealth.
1. Novak Djokovic
A record-holding 24 Grand Slams winner, Djokovic has amassed approximately $188.9 million in prize money alone (Facebook, Celebrity Net Worth). Brand deals through Asics, Lacoste, Head and more have pushed his total career earnings well past the $300 million mark.
2. Roger Federer
With 20 Grand Slam titles, Federer ranks second in career prize money (≈ $130.6 million) (Wikipedia). However, thanks to major sponsors like Uniqlo, Rolex, Wilson, and Mercedes, his lifetime earnings eclipse $550 million.
3. Rafael Nadal
A clay-court icon with 22 Slams, Nadal has earned around $134.9 million in tournament winnings (Celebrity Net Worth). Endorsements from Nike, Kia, Louis Vuitton, and investments in his academy bring his total wealth to approximately $220 million.
4. Andre Agassi
A popular star of the ‘90s with 8 Grand Slams, Agassi earned around $31 million in prize money. His influential brand partnerships with Nike and Canon, plus investments, post-retirement, have helped him accumulate nearly $175 million.
5. Pete Sampras
The dominant force before the Big Three, Sampras collected about $43.3 million in on-court earnings (Business Insider). His sponsorships with Nike and Wilson, plus his consistent performance, helped build his total net worth to roughly $150 million.
6. John McEnroe
Known as much for his fiery spirit as his skill, McEnroe earned about $100 million combining career prize money, expert commentary gigs, and sponsorship deals .
7. Ion Țiriac
Not just a former pro—Țiriac became a powerful businessman after retirement. While his tennis earnings were modest, his investments in banking, real estate, and sports promotion have made him a billionaire, with a reported net worth of over $2.1–2.4 billion (Celebrity Net Worth).
8. Andy Murray
A three-time Grand Slam champion, Murray has collected prize money around $64.7 million (Celebrity Net Worth). With deals from Under Armour, Panasonic, and more, his lifetime earnings approach mid-nine figures.
9. Alexander Zverev
An elite member of today’s tour, Zverev has earned approximately $53.8 million in tournament payouts (Wikipedia). Endorsements with Adidas, Head, and Rolex boost his off-court income further.
10. Carlos Alcaraz
The young phenom of men’s tennis—Alcaraz has already accrued around $47.4 million in prize money (Wikipedia), plus an estimated $42 million in total from 2024’s combined earnings (Indiatimes). His deals with Rolex, Nike, BMW, Louis Vuitton, and his Netflix series make him one of the sport’s top earners.
11. Daniil Medvedev
Holding over $46.8 million in career prize money , Medvedev also earns big from endorsements with Lacoste, EA Sports, Ubisoft, BMW, and Tecnifibre.
12. Jannik Sinner
Already at $45.7 million in prize money (Business Insider), Sinner pairs tennis income with high-profile brand partnerships including Nike, Rolex, Alfa Romeo, Gucci, Lavazza, L’Oréal, and more.
13. Pete Sampras (Repeat known) Continuing dominance.
14. Stan Wawrinka
A three-time Slam winner, Wawrinka has amassed ≈ $37.6 million in tournament earnings (Wikipedia).
15. Boris Becker
A six-time Slam champion, Becker earned roughly $25.1 million in prize money (Wikipedia). His post-career as coach, media figure, and businessperson has increased his wealth significantly.
16. John Isner
The legendary server retired in 2023 with over $22.3 million in tournament earnings —ranking among the top 30 male players by prize money.
17. Gaël Monfils
Known for his athleticism and flair, Monfils has accumulated approximately $24.1 million from tournaments (News Break, Wikipedia), placing him among the top 25 earners in the Open Era.
📈 2024’s Elite Earners (Forbes)
According to Forbes, last year’s highest-paid players included:
- Carlos Alcaraz – $42.3 million (prize money + endorsements) (Wikipedia, Business Insider)
- Novak Djokovic – $37.2 million
- Others: Coco Gauff ($27.1M), Jannik Sinner ($26.6M), Iga Swiatek ($26.7M), Rafael Nadal ($23.3M), Daniil Medvedev ($20.3M).
🧾 Career Prize Money Snapshot
| Player | Prize Money Earned |
|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | $188.9M |
| Rafael Nadal | $134.9M |
| Roger Federer | $130.6M |
| Andy Murray | $64.7M |
| Alexander Zverev | $53.8M |
| Carlos Alcaraz | $47.4M |
| Daniil Medvedev | $46.8M |
| Jannik Sinner | $45.7M |
| Pete Sampras | $43.3M |
| Stan Wawrinka | $37.6M |
| Boris Becker | $25.1M |
| Gaël Monfils | $24.1M |
| John Isner | $22.3M |