Tennis players can earn big money from prize money, sponsorships, and endorsements. Some of the best players make millions each year, thanks to their skill and popularity. This article highlights the top-10 highest paid tennis players in the world, who have not only won many matches but also signed big deals with famous brands, making them some of the richest athletes in the sport.
Forbes recently announced its list of the highest-paid tennis players for 2024, showing that the top ten players earned around $246 million combined over the past year.
Although this is less than the record $343 million made in 2020—when Federer and Serena Williams earned $142 million by themselves—it still shows a big rise in earnings for top players. Another positive sign for tennis is that most of the top 10 players are under 26, with only Djokovic and Nadal being older.
Carlos Alcaras of Spain, with the total earnings of $42.3 million, stands as the highest-paid tennis player in the world 2024, followed by Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek.
Here is the list of top-10 highest-paid tennis players in the world 2024:
| Top-10 Highest-Paid Tennis Players in the World 2024 | |||||
| Rank | Name | Country | Total Earnings | On-Court Earning | Off-Court Earnings |
| 1. | Carlos Alcaras | Spain | $42.3 million | $10.3 million | $32 million |
| 2. | Novak Djokovic | Serbia | $37.2 million | $12.2 million | $25 million |
| 3. | Coco Gauff | U.S. | $27.1 million | $7.1 million | $20 million |
| 4. | Iga Swiatek | Poland | $26.7 million | $11.7 million | $15 million |
| 5. | Jannik Sinner | Italy | $26.6 million | $11.6 million | $15 million |
| 6. | Rafael Nadal | Spain | $23.3 million | $10.3 million | $23 million |
| 7. | Daniil Medvedev | Russia | $20.3 million | $7.3 million | $13 million |
| 8. | Naomi Osaka | Japan | $14.6 million | $0.6 million | $14 million |
| 9. | Casper Ruud | Norway | $!3.9 million | $3.9 million | $10 million |
| 10. | Aryna Sabalenka | Belarus | $13.7 million | $6.7 million | $7 million |
Carlos Alcaraz, a top-paid tennis star, became World No. 1 in singles at just 19. He has won 16 ATP titles, including four major championships and five Masters 1000 titles. Starting his career at 15, Alcaraz achieved rapid success, earning big wins at the US Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open. In 2024, he made history by winning ATP 500 titles on clay, grass, and hard courts.
Novak Djokovic, the second highest-paid tennis player, holds a record 24 Grand Slam titles, including 10 Australian Open wins. Ranked No. 1 for a record 428 weeks, he has won 99 singles titles, including 40 Masters and seven year-end championships. Djokovic is the only male player to achieve a triple Career Grand Slam and complete the Career Golden Masters twice, showcasing his dominance across all surfaces.
Coco Gauff, the third highest-paid tennis player, reached a career-high of No. 2 in singles and No. 1 in doubles. She has won eight WTA singles titles, including the 2023 US Open, and nine doubles titles. Gauff gained attention at 15, reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon 2019. She claimed her first Major singles title at the 2023 US Open and her first WTA 1000 title at the Cincinnati Open.
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