10 richest tennis stars of 2022 – net worths, ranked: from Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams’ Nike deals to Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s Adidas gigs – but which retiree earned over a billion?

Jul 5 , 2022

Tennis players Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Ion Țiriac
have made millions, and some billions, during their time on-court. Photos: @rafaelnadal, @serenawilliams, @rogerfederer/Instagram; AFP; Alux.com/YouTube — Tennis players Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Ion Țiriac have made millions, and some billions, during their time on-court. Photos: @rafaelnadal, @serenawilliams, @rogerfederer/Instagram; AFP; Alux.com/YouTube

Roger Federer makes the top 10 as do former greats such as Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Maria Sharapova – but Ion Țiriac is No 1

Off-court is where the real money is made, courtesy of mega deals with the likes of Jaguar, Armani, Rolex, Mercedes-Benz, Tag Heuer, Tiffany, Porsche and Uniqlo

Wimbledon is fully back for the first time since the pandemic began (it was cancelled in 2020 and played in front of reduced attendances last year). The 2022 tournament is bringing us exciting games featuring the sport’s superstars including Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, along with up-and-coming names like Emma Raducanu, Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia playing at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London, on June 29. Photo: Kyodo

Playing one of the most popular sports in the world, top tennis stars are among the world’s wealthiest athletes, with the typical No 1 player earning more than US$14 million per year on average from tournament prize money, endorsement deals, sponsorships and other investments, according to The Money. But are the “Big Four” of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray necessarily the richest? We take a look at who the top 10 richest tennis stars are right now, based on Celebrity Net Worth calculations.

10. Andy Murray – US$100 million

Britain’s Andy Murray (pictured) lost to John Isner of the US in the second round of the men’s singles at this year’s Wimbledon. Photo: AFP

Murray, 35, was the first tennis player to win two Olympic men’s single gold medals. He’s also claimed multiple Grand Slam and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles titles.

Andy Murray sporting an Andy Murray x Castore sports shirt. Photo: Castore

The Scottish player has earned between US$10-15 million per year, according to Sports Unfold, including millions from British brands as one of their most favourite faces. Some of his biggest deals have been with Adidas, Under Armour and Jaguar. In 2019, he became Castore’s global ambassador, launching his own line, AMC, standing for Andy Murray x Castore.

8 and 9. Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf – US$145 million

Former tennis star Andre Agassi of the US with his wife and fellow tennis pro Steffi Graf of Germany. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

The tennis supercouple, now married for more than two decades, are among the highest-paid players of all time.

US tennis legend Andre Agassi at an exhibition match in Tokyo, in November 2014. Photo: AFP

American Andre Agassi, 52, is an eight-time major champion and one of only two players (the other being Rafael Nadal) to achieve the “Career Golden Slam” – winning all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal. In his active years, he won more than US$30 million in tournaments, but made almost as much from endorsements annually, per Celebrity Net Worth.

Steffi Graf during the women’s singles quarter final at the 1996 US Open. Photo: AP