Rafael Nadal, with a career prize money of $134 million, will rank as the second highest-earning tennis player of all time upon retirement.
This week, Rafael Nadal will play in his final tennis tournament, representing his country in the 2024 Davis Cup.
The 38-year-old Spaniard, with 22 Grand Slam titles, is one of the most successful players in tennis history. Additionally, he is among the highest-paid.
Nadal has amassed $134,946,100 in career earnings since his professional debut at age 14 in 2001.
Nadal's earnings place him as the second-highest paid tennis player ever, with only Djokovic's $185 million surpassing his.
His success on the court has not only contributed to his wealth but has also helped him amass an estimated $415 million from endorsements, appearances, and other business ventures over the past 23 years, according to Forbes.
His extensive roster of brand partners encompasses corporations such as Nike, Kia, and Richard Mille.
For now, Nadal's position as the all-time leader in tennis prize money is secure, as both Federer and Murray have retired.
Alexander Zverev is the closest to catching Nadal, but the ATP world No. 2 has a tough task ahead. He needs to earn nearly $90 million in prize money to surpass Nadal.
Carlos Alcaraz, a 21-year-old Spaniard, may have the best chance of catching the player he admired growing up. Despite his young age, Alcaraz's $36 million in earnings places him among the top-10 all-time earners.
Before his retirement, Nadal ranks among tennis' wealthiest players.
Highest-earning tennis players of all time
- Novak Djokovic ($185 million)
- Rafael Nadal ($134.9 million)
- Roger Federer ($130.5 million)
- Andy Murray ($64.8 million)
- Alexander Zverev ($46 million)
- Pete Sampras ($43.2 million)
- Daniil Medvedev ($43 million)
- Stan Wawrinka ($37.2 million)
- Carlos Alcaraz ($36.1 million)
- Stefanos Tsitsipas ($32.1 million)
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