Six insanely luxurious mansions and estates owned by tennis stars
The tennis season has begun, and British fans will be looking forward to one of the most famous tennis tournaments in the sporting calendar, Wimbledon 2023, set to open its doors on Monday 3 July.
Over the years, we’ve witnessed many tennis stars play on the famous grass court, while the champions have gone on to win huge amounts of prize money. But many tennis players enjoy a quieter lifestyle off the court and have put their prize fund towards property portfolios, cars, and even luxury yachts.
If you work hard enough on the court, it certainly pays off, and below we look at some of the most famous tennis stars and their luxury mansions, to find out how our favourite stars like to spend their time away from the public gaze.
Roger Federer’s Mansion Circa £6.5M
Roger Federer remains one of the greatest tennis players of all time, claiming 20 Grand Slam singles titles and playing in more than 1500 matches over his 24-year career. Originally from Basel in Switzerland, the tennis star owns several homes in the country as well as property in Dubai.
One of Federer’s most famous homes is in Wollerau in Schwyz canton. Built from scratch on a 1.5-acre plot of land, the stunning glass house boasts incredible views over Lake Zurich and costs within the region of £ 6.5 million.
The luxurious house contains a swimming pool, spa, gym, and an underground car park for Federer’s well-publicised Mercedes-Benz collection. It has floor-to-ceiling windows and is decked with several generous balconies overlooking the lake.
The three-storey mansion also contains a separate apartment for Federer’s parents who reportedly live with him, his wife, Mirka and their 4 children. Famous neighbours include F1 drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa.
Rafael Nadal’s Mansion Circa £3M
Defeating Roger Federer in the Miami Masters 1000 at just 17 years old, Nadal has gone on to enjoy a highly successful career in tennis, winning an all-time record 22 Grand Slam men’s single titles and 92 ATP singles titles.
Nadal’s most famous house is located on the Spanish island of Majorca in Porto Cristo and was purchased for £3million in 2003. The two-storey villa is where he spends most of his time when he’s not playing tennis and it’s not hard to see why.
Boasting a large swimming pool, the house exudes style and luxury with rooms dedicated to fitness, entertainment, and leisure. It is the perfect size for a family with 3 spacious bedrooms and decked in Mallorcan style furniture with a modern finish.
An obligatory tennis court can be spotted on the grounds, and there is a basement gym containing all the equipment needed for Nadal and his house guests to keep in shape.
Serena Williams’ Mansion Circa £5.3M
Serena Williams owns a portfolio of properties and since her retirement from the game it is reported she is spending most of her time in her Miami mansion located in Florida where she lives with her husband Alexis, and their three-year-old daughter, Olympia.
Worth a cool £5.3million, the luxurious mansion has received a full make-over from none other than her sister and tennis star Venus Williams, who owns an interior design company called V Starr who were employed to manage the fit-out.
The amazing mansion boasts its own pool and some incredible interior rooms, but you won’t find a tennis court there as Serena was very specific about keeping her work and home life separate when she designed the property.
Highlights of the luxury home include a hidden karaoke room (located behind a bookcase), a trophy room, an infinity pool and a wine cellar once described as “the size of a small NYC apartment”. One of the former living rooms has also been transformed into an art gallery.
The tennis player is currently enjoying her retirement from tennis after an epic career which saw her win no less than 23 Grand Slam titles, 4 Olympic gold medals and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles.
Novak Djokovic’s Mansion Circa £8.5M
When he’s not on the tennis court continually wowing the crowds with his incredible talent, Novak Djokovic currently lives in the popular town of Marbella in Spain with his wife Jelena and children Stefan and Tara.
Introduced to the popular Spanish town by his brother, Djokovic and his family made a permanent move to the property from his previous house in Monte Carlo during the pandemic in 2020.
The enormous mansion is estimated to cost within the region of £8.5million and contains no less than nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a games room and a tennis court. There is also an on-site spa for the family to relax in and Djokovic to dip his toes into when he’s away from the court.
The Marbella mansion is part of Djokovic’s impressive property portfolio, which includes two condos in New York’s Soho neighbourhood. Purchased for a combined price of £8.4million in 2017, the condos are both penthouses and designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano.
Andy Murray’s Mansion Circa £5M
Tennis champion and one of the nation’s sporting favourites, Andy Murray has reportedly sold his £5million mansion in Surrey and is using the cash to create his dream home in Leatherhead. His latest property has been kept well under wraps, but we do know it is set within a whopping 28 acres of grounds.
Andy Murray is one of Britain’s most successful tennis players ever. Ranked as world No.1 in singles by the ATP for 41 weeks, Murray has won 3 Grand Slam single titles including two at Wimbledon and one at the US Open.
The new mansion which Andy will live in with his wife Kim Sears and their four children, is currently under construction. So far, we know it will contain a swimming pool, massage room, gym and tennis court. It is thought that a courtyard-style garage will also be built to house Murray’s collection of luxury cars.
Andy’s previous home was regularly featured in social media and featured five bedrooms and a host of luxury amenities. The location was ideal for Murray as it was close to his training ground and airports, meaning he could reduce travel time away from his young family.
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias’ Mansion Circa £3.6M
Despite the fact Anna Kournikova was not the best tennis player of her time, she was one of the most well-known tennis stars both on and off the court and is currently married to famous musician Enrique Iglesias.
The high-profile couple built a luxury estate located in the private Bay Point neighbourhood of Miami Beach. The luxury property was put on the market in 2022 for circa £3.6million.
Boasting 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, the two-storey mansion featured a spacious master suite while the grounds contained a wraparound terrace containing a summer kitchen, a swimming pool and plenty of lush fields.
The couple have also previously owned an £11.7million property on Lake Avenue in Miami which boasted 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, a two-storey guesthouse and views of the Sunset Lake, with a dock capable of accommodating a 100-foot yacht.
