10 richest male tennis players

[special700]

Do you guys believe these numbers? Fed and Nadal I believe but the others not so sure. Andy Murray - really? Even Roddick I don't believe.

http://worthly.com/articles/10-richest-male-tennis-players-time/11/

 

[Kieran]

RE: 10 riches male tennis players

I couldn't get to #2. It brought me to insurance sales.

But Federer's figure obviously includes endorsements too, so I'd imagine it's fairly close to the mark...

 

[Riotbeard]

I believe it mostly. Roddick got a lot of cash, because he was the sole face of American tennis for years and a good looking dude, so a lot of his cash is obviously in sponsorships. Same with why agassi is ranked ahead of sampras. He was bigger in the public eye and longevity in the game helps.

I was at first the surprised about Andy Murray (As far his place in the rankings) but he is the sole great player in almost a century in a country that really cares about tennis.

One problem is now that I think about (thought about this while writing so I am leaving the above that it contradicts), the amount of money they say these people are worth is less than their prize money alone. They say novak is worth 60 mil., but he has made over 60 mil in prize money alone, and one would guess he has pulled in that much in endorsements over the years right?

Likewise, Rafa has just over 70 mil in prize money and is supposed to be worth only 80 mil.

The numbers seem fishy to me...

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

the only reliable list is the prize money list on tennis.com.

once you start trying to add endorsement money into the mix it starts getting a bit confused.

 

[tented]

Do you guys believe these numbers? Fed and Nadal I believe but the others not so sure. Andy Murray - really? Even Roddick I don't believe.

http://worthly.com/articles/10-richest-male-tennis-players-time/11/

No.

As Riotbeard pointed out, in prize money alone Djokovic has made more than the amount listed. For them to have made such a basic error throws the whole endeavor in doubt.

Nadal has not made more than the number listed ($80 million), but in prize money alone he has won nearly $71 million. Without question he has made enough through endorsements to take him well beyond $80 million.

So, no, I don't believe the list. They've made errors which are demonstrably incorrect, so why trust the others, which are based on guesses anyway?

 

[Luxilon Borg]

Do you guys believe these numbers? Fed and Nadal I believe but the others not so sure. Andy Murray - really? Even Roddick I don't believe.

http://worthly.com/articles/10-richest-male-tennis-players-time/11/

You realize miserable Murray got 15 million alone from Adidas, right?

Roddick got 10 million from Nike and Lacoste combined.

 

[Moxie]

That seems totally fabricated, especially as we can't know what they make in endorsements. Perhaps worthly.com should be called "worthless.com."

But if what you mean by, "Can you believe these numbers?" is an expression of astonishment, it's true that tennis players do make a lot of money today.

 

[Federberg]

These numbers are hard to believe. They don't stand up to basic maths. For example... if you check out the Forbes list which is based on income from endorsements and prize money for each of the last 5 years... income mind you.. not net worth. Federer has consistently been in the top 10 list for global sports men, earning on average $50 - 60m in each of those years. Let's take the lower number... that adds up to $250m accumulated over that period. How can his net worth be only $180m? Doesn't make any sense. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a net worth in excess of $500m

Forbes lists tend to be better than most of the other sites that try to do this, but they only focus on publicly available information. They can't know if the individual has made huge investment gains or losses. It just focuses on known endorsement deals and prize money. I recall 50 Cent being asked if the Forbes estimation of his net worth was accurate and he laughed and suggested they were massively underestimating things (that might have been hip hop bravado who knows!).

I wouldn't be surprised if Andy Murray out earns everyone other than Federer though. Sometimes where you come from has a huge impact, think Nishikori and Li Na...

 

[isabelle]

Those sponsors are really generous indeed, I should find myself a sponsor

 

[Kieran]

Those sponsors are really generous indeed, I should find myself a sponsor

Find yourself a tennis player instead...

 

[special700]

I believe it mostly. Roddick got a lot of cash, because he was the sole face of American tennis for years and a good looking dude, so a lot of his cash is obviously in sponsorships. Same with why agassi is ranked ahead of sampras. He was bigger in the public eye and longevity in the game helps.

I was at first the surprised about Andy Murray (As far his place in the rankings) but he is the sole great player in almost a century in a country that really cares about tennis.

One problem is now that I think about (thought about this while writing so I am leaving the above that it contradicts), the amount of money they say these people are worth is less than their prize money alone. They say novak is worth 60 mil., but he has made over 60 mil in prize money alone, and one would guess he has pulled in that much in endorsements over the years right?

Likewise, Rafa has just over 70 mil in prize money and is supposed to be worth only 80 mil.

The numbers seem fishy to me...

Roddick is good looking? - Really? I don't know maybe you are seeing something I do not see.

 

[special700]

Do you guys believe these numbers? Fed and Nadal I believe but the others not so sure. Andy Murray - really? Even Roddick I don't believe.

http://worthly.com/articles/10-richest-male-tennis-players-time/11/

You realize miserable Murray got 15 million alone from Adidas, right?

Roddick got 10 million from Nike and Lacoste combined.

Too funny.

 

[special700]

That seems totally fabricated, especially as we can't know what they make in endorsements. Perhaps worthly.com should be called "worthless.com."

But if what you mean by, "Can you believe these numbers?" is an expression of astonishment, it's true that tennis players do make a lot of money today.

No I mean I can't believe it because the numbers are too high especially from Murray and Roddrick.

 

[special700]

These numbers are hard to believe. They don't stand up to basic maths. For example... if you check out the Forbes list which is based on income from endorsements and prize money for each of the last 5 years... income mind you.. not net worth. Federer has consistently been in the top 10 list for global sports men, earning on average $50 - 60m in each of those years. Let's take the lower number... that adds up to $250m accumulated over that period. How can his net worth be only $180m? Doesn't make any sense. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a net worth in excess of $500m
Forbes lists tend to be better than most of the other sites that try to do this, but they only focus on publicly available information. They can't know if the individual has made huge investment gains or losses. It just focuses on known endorsement deals and prize money. I recall 50 Cent being asked if the Forbes estimation of his net worth was accurate and he laughed and suggested they were massively underestimating things (that might have been hip hop bravado who knows!).

I wouldn't be surprised if Andy Murray out earns everyone other than Federer though. Sometimes where you come from has a huge impact, think Nishikori and Li Na...

Nah doubt that very much.

 

[Riotbeard]

That seems totally fabricated, especially as we can't know what they make in endorsements. Perhaps worthly.com should be called "worthless.com."

But if what you mean by, "Can you believe these numbers?" is an expression of astonishment, it's true that tennis players do make a lot of money today.

No I mean I can't believe it because the numbers are too high especially from Murray and Roddrick.

Roddick's career winnings were 20 mil. He was top 10 for nearly a decade, what do you think he got paid for endorsements? Chump change? Plus he now has a tv contract. 30 mil is conservative for roddick.

Andy Murray is a little over 30 mil. in earnings, plus his endorsement deals have been huge for some time.

 

[Riotbeard]

Not to mention, Roddick got paid just to play at a lot of tournaments. He also did a decent amount of exo's which pay a ton.

 

[special700]

These numbers are hard to believe. They don't stand up to basic maths. For example... if you check out the Forbes list which is based on income from endorsements and prize money for each of the last 5 years... income mind you.. not net worth. Federer has consistently been in the top 10 list for global sports men, earning on average $50 - 60m in each of those years. Let's take the lower number... that adds up to $250m accumulated over that period. How can his net worth be only $180m? Doesn't make any sense. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a net worth in excess of $500m

Forbes lists tend to be better than most of the other sites that try to do this, but they only focus on publicly available information. They can't know if the individual has made huge investment gains or losses. It just focuses on known endorsement deals and prize money. I recall 50 Cent being asked if the Forbes estimation of his net worth was accurate and he laughed and suggested they were massively underestimating things (that might have been hip hop bravado who knows!).

I wouldn't be surprised if Andy Murray out earns everyone other than Federer though. Sometimes where you come from has a huge impact, think Nishikori and Li Na...

I know Li Na earned a ton of money and the $ does not match her accomplishments at all. I guess you are rewarded for being mediocra just like those Wall Street hacks who collapsed the economy they all got huge bonues for shoddy work....unbelievable.

 

[Iona16]

Do you guys believe these numbers? Fed and Nadal I believe but the others not so sure. Andy Murray - really? Even Roddick I don't believe.

http://worthly.com/articles/10-richest-male-tennis-players-time/11/

You realize miserable Murray got 15 million alone from Adidas, right?

Roddick got 10 million from Nike and Lacoste combined.

Too funny.

Too funny. Really? I guess if you're 5 years old and in the playground.

 

[Iona16]

These numbers are hard to believe. They don't stand up to basic maths. For example... if you check out the Forbes list which is based on income from endorsements and prize money for each of the last 5 years... income mind you.. not net worth. Federer has consistently been in the top 10 list for global sports men, earning on average $50 - 60m in each of those years. Let's take the lower number... that adds up to $250m accumulated over that period. How can his net worth be only $180m? Doesn't make any sense. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a net worth in excess of $500m

Forbes lists tend to be better than most of the other sites that try to do this, but they only focus on publicly available information. They can't know if the individual has made huge investment gains or losses. It just focuses on known endorsement deals and prize money. I recall 50 Cent being asked if the Forbes estimation of his net worth was accurate and he laughed and suggested they were massively underestimating things (that might have been hip hop bravado who knows!).

I wouldn't be surprised if Andy Murray out earns everyone other than Federer though. Sometimes where you come from has a huge impact, think Nishikori and Li Na...

I know Li Na earned a ton of money and the $ does not match her accomplishments at all. I guess you are rewarded for being mediocra just like those Wall Street hacks who collapsed the economy they all got huge bonues for shoddy work....unbelievable.

She's #2 in the world and she's won 2 slams. I think you need to look up the word 'mediocre'.

 

[Riotbeard]

These numbers are hard to believe. They don't stand up to basic maths. For example... if you check out the Forbes list which is based on income from endorsements and prize money for each of the last 5 years... income mind you.. not net worth. Federer has consistently been in the top 10 list for global sports men, earning on average $50 - 60m in each of those years. Let's take the lower number... that adds up to $250m accumulated over that period. How can his net worth be only $180m? Doesn't make any sense. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a net worth in excess of $500m

Forbes lists tend to be better than most of the other sites that try to do this, but they only focus on publicly available information. They can't know if the individual has made huge investment gains or losses. It just focuses on known endorsement deals and prize money. I recall 50 Cent being asked if the Forbes estimation of his net worth was accurate and he laughed and suggested they were massively underestimating things (that might have been hip hop bravado who knows!).

I wouldn't be surprised if Andy Murray out earns everyone other than Federer though. Sometimes where you come from has a huge impact, think Nishikori and Li Na...

I know Li Na earned a ton of money and the $ does not match her accomplishments at all. I guess you are rewarded for being mediocra just like those Wall Street hacks who collapsed the economy they all got huge bonues for shoddy work....unbelievable.

It has nothing to do with mediocrity verses quality. Andy and Li are both great players. The reason why they are both paid so handsomely is that they are both sports heroes in big countries with lots of people with expendable income. It's just economics, nothing personal.

Also, drop the tone, everybody is just having a nice conversation. There is no need for it.