Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz led Forbes’ 12‑month list at $48.3 million, followed by Jannik Sinner at $47.3 million and Coco Gauff at $37.2 million, with Gauff the top‑earning woman.
- Forbes estimates Roger Federer’s net worth at about $1.1 billion, largely from a minority stake in Swiss brand On, making him the seventh athlete billionaire and tennis’ second after Ion Țiriac.
- Sinner earned the most prize money in the period at $20.3 million, while Alcaraz’s $35 million off the court highlights the growing weight of sponsorships and business deals.
- The top 10 combined for $285 million, a 16% year‑over‑year increase, based on prize money since the 2024 US Open plus off‑court estimates from industry sources.
- Four women made the top 10—Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen and Iga Swiatek—with Gauff also ranking as the highest‑paid female athlete worldwide over the period.