Top ten richest tennis players of all time

• Roger Federer and Serena Williams often come to mind first when discussing the richest tennis players
• But there are other names from the courts who have immense wealth
• Ion Tiriac ranks high among the top ten richest tennis players of all time

There is no shortage of gifted athletes in the sport of tennis. These athletes honed their racket skills over many years, yielding the top ten richest tennis players of all time.

Roger Federer and Serena Williams often come to mind when discussing the finest tennis players. These are the highest-paid tennis players in history, but there are more who amassed substantial fortunes throughout their tennis careers.

They managed to invest wisely from their salaries, endorsements and sponsorships. Their wealth is an inspiration that everyone can make it in life. These are the richest tennis players of all time.

ION TIRIAC – $1.2 BILLION

ION TIRIAC. Photo/Balkan Insight

Ion Tiriac ranks high among the top ten richest tennis players of all time. Ion has a net worth of $1.2 billion, making him the richest tennis player in the history of the sport.

ROGER FEDERER  – $550 MILLION

Roger Federer. Photo/The Independent

Roger Federer is among the wealthiest tennis players in the world. Federer’s early enthusiasm for the game was established when he was a child in Switzerland.

And it has served him well throughout his time as a professional player. He has an estimated net worth of $550 million. After spending the previous decade honing his skills at youth academies and camps, he transitioned to the professional ranks in 1999.

He competed for Switzerland in the 2000 Summer Olympics as the youngest player to ever crack the top 100 in the ATP rankings.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC – $200 MILLION

Novak Djokovic. Photo/India Post English

Novak Djokovic has a net worth of $200 million. He made his debut as a professional player in 2003 and has amassed over 119 million dollars in prize money from tournaments since then.

He is a top-tier tennis player who commands one of the highest salaries in the industry.

RAFAEL NADAL – $220 MILLION

Rafael Nadal is the king of clay court. Photo/Tennis Tonic

The dedication that Rafael Nadal has for tennis is unquestionable. Nadal hails from the city of Manacor in Spain. He ranks among the top ten richest tennis players of all time.

During the course of his career, he amassed prize winnings of approximately $103 million. In addition, the former world No.1 ranked brings in millions of dollars per year from various endorsement and sponsorship deals.

SERENA WILLIAMS – $260 MILLION

Serena Williams. Photo/ Daily Sabah

The three-time Olympic gold medalist with 23 Grand Slam has a whopping $260 million wealth portfolio. She reached world No.1 rankings five times and has many other accomplishments.

Her net worth comes from her endorsement deals and sponsorships over the years. Her annual earnings range anywhere from ten to twenty million dollars.

MARIA SHARAPOVA – $196 MILLION

Maria Sharapova. Photo/NBC Chicago

Maria Sharapova, was born in Russia but grew up in America. His father flew to the US in search of greener pastures.

As a result of her outstanding qualities, Maria established herself as one of the female athletes with a fortune in tennis. She won her maiden Grand Slam tournament when she was 17 years old. She invested in multiple businesses and retired to concentrate on building her empire, placing her among the top ten richest tennis players of all time.

ANDRE AGASSI – $175 MILLION

Andre Agassi is a big wig in ATP Master Series. Photo/Tennis365

Andre Agassi, a professional tennis player who held the world number one position, is estimated to have a net worth of $175 million. After turning professional in 1986, he won more than $2 million in just 24 months after going pro.

PETE SAMPRAS – $150 MILLION

Pete Sampras. Photo/Euro

Pete Sampras now has an estimated net worth of $150 million, although he is retired. During his career, which spanned 14 years, Sampras was a fan favourite and won a record 14 Grand Slam singles titles.

ANDY MURRAY – $100 MILLION

Andy Murray Australian Open. Photo/Marca

Andy Murray, currently has a net worth of $100 million. Murray has had a great run in tennis since 2007. He won his second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2012, making him a two-time winner overall.

As a result of his triumph, he established a new record by being the first British player to win Wimbledon in 77 years. He earns between $10 million to $15 million annually – on-court and off-court earnings; therefore, he is among the top ten richest tennis players of all time.

JOHN MCENROE – $100 MILLION

John McEnroe. Photo/NPR

John McEnroe, a past winner of the US Open, enjoys a wealth portfolio of $100 million.