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Forbes Puts Roger Federer’s Net Worth at $1.1 Billion, Making Him a Billionaire

Forbes attributes the milestone primarily to his equity in Swiss brand On, with long-running endorsements outweighing his on-court earnings.

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Overview

  • Federer’s minority stake in On, taken in 2019, has appreciated since the company’s 2021 listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Forbes highlights an endorsement roster that includes Rolex, Mercedes-Benz, Lindt and Moët & Chandon as major income drivers.
  • He earned about $131 million in career prize money, the third-highest in tennis behind Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
  • After leaving Nike in 2018, he signed a reported 10-year, $300 million apparel deal with Uniqlo that helped expand his commercial footprint.
  • He remains retired from tour play but is scheduled for a “Roger Federer and Friends” exhibition doubles match at the Shanghai Masters in October.