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Alcaraz Tops Forbes Tennis Rich List as Federer Joins Athlete Billionaire Club

Off-court deals—especially equity stakes—drive most of the sport’s top earnings.

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Overview

  • Forbes estimates Carlos Alcaraz earned $48.3 million over the past 12 months, leading active players for a second year.
  • Jannik Sinner ranks second at $47.3 million, while Coco Gauff places third at $37.2 million as the top female earner.
  • The top 10 tennis players made a combined $285 million, a 16% increase year over year but still below the 2020 record.
  • Forbes counts prize money since the 2024 U.S. Open for on-court income and uses industry estimates for off-court endorsements, appearances, licensing and business returns.
  • Forbes pegs Roger Federer’s net worth at about $1.1 billion, driven largely by his stake in Swiss brand On, making him tennis’ second billionaire after Ion Țiriac.