Roger Federer back in top five of Forbes’ sports rich list, Serena Williams only woman in top 100

Roger Federer remains the highest-paid tennis player in the latest Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid athletes while Serena Williams is the only woman in the top 100.
Current world No 3 Federer moves up two places to No 5 in the 2019 list with an estimated income of $93.4 million with $86m coming from endorsements.
He is well off the pace of leading sports earner for 2019, Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi.
The footballer dethroned retired boxer Floyd Mayweather by raking in $127 million with Juventus and Portugal player Cristiano Ronaldo second place with earnings of $109 million.
Novak Djokovic is the other tennis player in the top 20 as the 15-time Grand Slam winner comes in at No 17 with an estimated income of $50.6m ($20.6m from endorsements).
Japan’s Kei Nishikori (No 35 – $37.3m) and Rafael Nadal (No 37 – $35m) make the top 50.
Serena Williams dropped out of the 100 last year after taking maternity leave, but she comes in at No 63 in the 2019 list with an estimated income of $29.2 million with $25m coming from endorsements.
Earlier this month the 23-time Grand Slam winner became the first female athlete to hit Forbes’ annual list of the World’s Richest Self-Made Women.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
More from Tennis365:
-
-
Mats Wilander and John McEnroe give their verdicts on Rafael Nadal’s latest French Open win
-
Best of the Brits in the doubles at Wimbledon: Jamie Murray, Heather Watson and possibly Andy Murray
-
Wimbledon 2019: Five young stars who could shine at the All England Club
-
Tennis365’s Legends of Roland Garros number one: Rafael Nadal
-
Comment: Serena Williams’ dismissal of Dominic Thiem damages tennis’ equality cause
-
Latest
-
News
Serena Williams welcomes Tom Brady to ‘retirement world again’ as she opens up about her final match ‘regret’
“Sad to see you go,” Serena Williams told Tom Brady.
-
Tennis News
Elina Svitolina urges IOC to ‘stick to banning Russian and Belarusian athletes’ for Paris 2024 Olympics
Elina Svitolina wants a united front when it comes to sanctions imposed against Russia and Belarus.
-
Tennis News
Marion Bartoli latest to criticise Elena Rybakina’s coach Stefano Vukov – ‘I just can’t take that any more’
Marion Bartoli basing her opinion on Elena Rybakina’s coach Stefano Vukov on incidents she witnessed herself.
-
Australian Open
Australian Open viewing figures need context amid Novak Djokovic snipes
TV viewing figures for Australian Open may appear to be disappointing, yet raw figures only reveal part of the story.
-
Tennis News
Nick Kyrgios on crutches as his manager gives fitness update
Everyone is “really, really pleased” with Nick Kyrgios’ recovery.
-
WTA Tour
Iga Swiatek’s 2023 tennis schedule: Where is she competing next and her season so far…
A look at Iga Swiatek’s possible tournaments for the 2023 season.
-
ATP Tour
Carlos Alcaraz’s 2023 tennis schedule: Where is he competing next and his season so far…
Carlos Alcaraz’s confirmed and unconfirmed events for the 2023 tennis season.
-
Australian Open
‘Remarkable’ Novak Djokovic won Australian Open with ‘three-centimetre tear in his hammy’
Australian Open boss gives more detail about Novak Djokovic’s injury.
-
Australian Open
Novak Djokovic’s ‘game undoubtedly the most complete on the Tour’, says Toni Nadal
“What the Serbian player has achieved is as amazing as it is admirable.”
-
ATP Tour
Alexander Zverev breaks silence after ATP’s ruling on domestic abuse case – ‘Justice has prevailed’
“I am grateful that this is finally resolved,” says Alexander Zverev.