Top 5 Highest Paid Tennis Players 2015
Top 5 Highest paid tennis players 2015 in this video which features Roger Federer Earnings along with Novak Djokovic Earnings and Rafael Nadal Earnings.
How much Maria Sharapova made in 2015 and Serena Williams Total Earnings.
1. Roger Federer
Total earnings: $67 million
Prize money: $9 million
Endorsements: $58 million
At 34 years old, Federer continues to be a force in the men's game with seven tournament wins over the past 12 months. He holds the records for most singles Grand Slam wins (17) and career prize money ($93 million). His endorsement portfolio is filled with long-term deals with blue-chip companies like Nike, Rolex and Credit Suisse. He extended his Mercedes-Benz deal at the end of 2014 for another three years.
2. Novak Djokovic
Total earnings: $48.2 million
Prize money: $17.2 million
Endorsements: $31 million
Djokovic has appeared in 15 of the past 20 Grand Slam finals with eight wins in those matches. He has pocketed $63 million in prize money since the start of 2011. He now ranks second all-time in prize money with $83 million. He picked up lucrative deals with ANZ, Jacob's Creek, Peugot and Seiko last year.
3. Rafael Nadal
Total earnings: $32.5 million
Prize money: $4.5 million
Endorsements: $28 million
Nadal struggled with injuries after a huge 2013 season and saw his prize money drop by $10 million to $4.5 million in the latest 12 months. He was the No. 1 player in the world as recently as June 2014, but now sits at No. 8. Nadal did ink two new corporate partners in Tommy Hilfiger and Spanish communications giant Telefonica. Kia Motor also renewed its deal with Nadal in May for five more years.
4. Maria Sharapova
Total earnings: $29.7 million
Prize money: $6.7 million
Endorsements: $23 million
The world's highest-paid female athlete 11 years running won her second French Open during 2014, kicking in valuable bonuses from sponsors Nike and Head. Other major endorsement partners include Avon Products, Porsche, Tag Heuer and Evian. Her latest deal is a two-year pact to pitch for American Express around the U.S. Open.
5. Serena Williams
Total earnings: $24.6 million
Prize money: $11.6 million
Endorsements: $13 million
Williams is on a historic run with four straight Grand Slam titles. Her $73 million in career prize money is double No. 2 on the list, Maria Sharapova. Williams added deals with Chase and Audemars Piguet during the past year. She also expanded her Gatorade relationship to include the sports drink's parent PepsiCo.
How much Maria Sharapova made in 2015 and Serena Williams Total Earnings.
1. Roger Federer
Total earnings: $67 million
Prize money: $9 million
Endorsements: $58 million
At 34 years old, Federer continues to be a force in the men's game with seven tournament wins over the past 12 months. He holds the records for most singles Grand Slam wins (17) and career prize money ($93 million). His endorsement portfolio is filled with long-term deals with blue-chip companies like Nike, Rolex and Credit Suisse. He extended his Mercedes-Benz deal at the end of 2014 for another three years.
2. Novak Djokovic
Total earnings: $48.2 million
Prize money: $17.2 million
Endorsements: $31 million
Djokovic has appeared in 15 of the past 20 Grand Slam finals with eight wins in those matches. He has pocketed $63 million in prize money since the start of 2011. He now ranks second all-time in prize money with $83 million. He picked up lucrative deals with ANZ, Jacob's Creek, Peugot and Seiko last year.
3. Rafael Nadal
Total earnings: $32.5 million
Prize money: $4.5 million
Endorsements: $28 million
Nadal struggled with injuries after a huge 2013 season and saw his prize money drop by $10 million to $4.5 million in the latest 12 months. He was the No. 1 player in the world as recently as June 2014, but now sits at No. 8. Nadal did ink two new corporate partners in Tommy Hilfiger and Spanish communications giant Telefonica. Kia Motor also renewed its deal with Nadal in May for five more years.
4. Maria Sharapova
Total earnings: $29.7 million
Prize money: $6.7 million
Endorsements: $23 million
The world's highest-paid female athlete 11 years running won her second French Open during 2014, kicking in valuable bonuses from sponsors Nike and Head. Other major endorsement partners include Avon Products, Porsche, Tag Heuer and Evian. Her latest deal is a two-year pact to pitch for American Express around the U.S. Open.
5. Serena Williams
Total earnings: $24.6 million
Prize money: $11.6 million
Endorsements: $13 million
Williams is on a historic run with four straight Grand Slam titles. Her $73 million in career prize money is double No. 2 on the list, Maria Sharapova. Williams added deals with Chase and Audemars Piguet during the past year. She also expanded her Gatorade relationship to include the sports drink's parent PepsiCo.