Ranking of the Ten Most Remunerative Tennis Pros in the Year 2025
In the world of tennis, the top players continue to reap impressive financial rewards, with a significant increase in earnings over the past year. The ten highest-paid tennis players earned an estimated £285 million, marking a 16% increase from last year's total of £246 million.
Leading the pack for the second year in a row is Carlos Alcaraz, who tops the list with a staggering £48.3 million in total earnings. The Spanish sensation's on-court performance contributed £13.3 million, while the majority of his income came from sponsorships and appearances, totalling £35 million. Alcaraz's impressive sponsorship portfolio includes Nike, Babolat, Rolex, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, BMW (BMW Spain division), Itaú bank, Isdin, ElPozo, Danone, and its brands Evian, YoPRO, and Oikos.
Coco Gauff, the highest-earning woman in tennis and third overall, follows closely behind with £37.2 million. The American star's earnings comprise £12.2 million from prize money and an impressive £25 million from commercial income. Gauff's on-court earnings amount to £10.6 million, while her off-court partnerships add another £26.6 million.
Aryna Sabalenka ranks fifth with £27.4 million in earnings, making her the first woman since Serena Williams in 2015 to surpass 12,000 ranking points. Sabalenka's on-court earnings amount to £12.4 million, and her off-court partnerships add another £15 million.
Daniil Medvedev, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Iga Świątek, and Qinwen Zheng round out the top ten, each earning impressive sums. Medvedev earned £14.3 million, with £4.3 million from prize money and £10 million from sponsorships. Tiafoe, who had a back injury that forced him to retire from the Cincinnati Open, earned £15.2 million, with £3.2 million from on-court earnings and £12 million from off-court ventures. Fritz, the top American earner, earned £15.6 million, with £8.6 million from tournaments and £7 million from endorsements.
Świątek earned £24 million, with £9 million from prize money and £15 million from endorsements. Zheng will be sidelined for several weeks following arthroscopic elbow surgery in July, but still managed to earn £26.1 million, with £5.1 million from on-court earnings and £21 million from sponsorships.
Jannik Sinner sits just behind in second place with £47.3 million, topped in on-court earnings with £20.3 million and complemented by £27 million in sponsorship contracts. Sinner has dominated his recent matchups with Alcaraz, winning six of seven ATP encounters, including a French Open comeback in June for his fifth Grand Slam.
Novak Djokovic earned £29.6 million, with only £4.6 million from prize money and £25 million from endorsements. Despite a challenging year, Djokovic remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.
By 2027, combined WTA events will match ATP payouts, with all 500- and 1,000-level tournaments to follow by 2033. This development will further level the playing field for women in tennis, ensuring that they continue to reap the rewards of their hard work and dedication.
