Top 10 richest tennis players in the world

• Tennis is one of the highest-paying sports in the world
• Besides prize money, tennis players also earn from various endorsement deals and sponsorships
• Ion Tiriac is not only one of the richest athletes but among the wealthiest people in the world

Who are the richest tennis players in the world? Tennis is one of the highest-paying sports in the world. Although Grand Slams do not generate as much revenue as top European football leagues, the NBA and NFL, top tennis players make a lot of money competing on the big stages annually.

Besides the prize money they receive from the ATP and WTA tours, tennis players also earn from various endorsement deals and sponsorships. Here, we take a look at the top ten richest tennis players in the world.

10. Andy Murray – $100 Million

Andy Murray retired from tennis in August 2024 after competing in the Paris Olympic Games. The Scott has an estimated net worth of $100 million, making him rank among the wealthiest tennis players. The majority of Murray’s wealth comes from his successful tennis career. However, he also earns big from his investments, which include Cromlix Hotel in Scotland.

9. Steffi Graf – $140 Million

Steffi Graf is one of the most celebrated tennis players in history. The German won 22 Grand Slam singles titles and was ranked world number one for a record 337 weeks. She won an astonishing 107 singles titles and is the only player to win each Grand Slams at least four times. Graf is married to fellow tennis legend Andre Agassi.

8. Andre Agassi – $140 Million

Former tennis player Agassi has a net worth of $140 million. The American had an exception career, which includes eight Grand Slam wins. He was ranked world number one during his career days and is one of the few players who have won a Career Golden Slam.

7. Pete Sampras – $150 Million

Pete Sampras has a net worth of $150 million. The former tennis player, who dominated the game in the 1990s, is one of the greatest champions in tennis history. He won a total of 14 Grand Slams, a record which stood until Roger Federer broke in 2009. Besides prize money, Sampras also earned from endorsements and special appearances.

6. Maria Sharapova – $180 Million

Maria Sharapova is a former professional tennis player from Russia who was ranked as high as world number one for 21 weeks. She was one of the best tennis players in the early 2000s and won a total of 36 WTA Tour titles, including five Grand Slams. Sharapova has been living in the United States since 1994 and is now a permanent resident.

5. Rafael Nadal – $220 Million 

Regarded as one of the best tennis players of all time, Rafael Nadal won several ATP Tour titles. According to Forbes, the Spaniard earned nearly $135 million in prize money competing on the ATP Tour. He turned professional in 2001.

4. Novak Djokovic – $240 Million

Novak Djokovic is the only active player on the list of top ten richest tennis players in the world. At 38, Djokovic remains on of the top tennis stars in the world and is constantly challenging youngsters such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on court. The Serbian has been ranked world number one at least once a year for a record 13 years.

3. Serena Williams – $300 Million

Serena Williams and her older sister Venus Williams were the face of women’s tennis for many years. Serena was popular for her aggressive style of play, which helped her win several titles on the WTA Tour. The 44-year-old retired in September 2022 after winning a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

2. Roger Federer – $750 Million

Roger Federer is one of the most loved tennis players. At the peak of his career, the Swiss dominated men’s tennis alongside Nadal and Djokovic. He retired in 2022 after winning a total of 20 Grand Slams. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

1. Ion Tiriac – $2.4 Billion

Topping the list of the richest tennis players in the world is Ion Tiriac. He is not only one of the richest athletes but among the wealthiest people in the world. The Romanian has a massive net worth of $2.4 billion. However, the majority of his fortune has come from his extremely successful career as a businessman.

Tiriac has ventured into real estate, automative and financial services, among other businesses in Romania. Besides tennis, the, the 86-year-old also played ice hockey professionally.