10 richest tennis players in the world
We all know that sports stars can be some of the highest paid people in the world.
Football is known for its pricey players, with Raheem Sterling transferring from Liverpool to Manchester City this summer for an eye-watering £49 million price tag.
But footballers aren't the only ones taking home big pay packets, some of the world's best tennis players are also making a hefty some each year.
Here we have a list of the top ten highest paid tennis players in the world, and number one probably won't shock you!
10. Ana Ivanovic
Net worth: $25 million
The Serbian 27-year-old is currently ranked no.6 in the world - her highest ranking was in 2008 when she won the French Open and was listed as best in the world.
9. Caroline Wozniacki
Net worth: $30 million
The 25-year-old Dane is yet to win a Grand Slam tournament but she's still pulling in the money!
8. Victoria Azarenka
Net worth: $30 million
This former world no.1 became the first Belarusian player to win a Grand Slam singles title when she won the Australian Open in 2012.
7. Andy Murray
Net worth: $70 million
Murray became the first Brit to win the Wimbledon's singles title since Fred Perry in 1936 when he took the trophy in 2013, having won the gold medal at the Olympics the year before.
6. Venus Williams
Net worth: $70 million
Venus Williams became the first black American to take the world no.1 spot in the Open Era in February 2002. She has won seven Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals.
5. Rafael Nadal
Net worth: $80 million
Nadal has an impressive record for someone who is yet to turn 30. The Spaniard has won 14 Grand Slam singles titles as well as achieving both a Career Grand Slam and a Career Golden Slam.
4. Novak Djokovic
Net worth: $110 million
Currently ranked no.1 in the world, Djokovic has already won nine Grand Slam titles and is the first player to have ever won three consecutive Australian Opens.
3. Serena Williams
Net worth: $130 million
Williams is ranked no.1 in the world and has won 21 Grand Slam singles titles as well as 13 doubles titles and two mixed doubles titles. She is widely considered the best female tennis player in history.
2. Maria Sharapova
Net worth: $160 million
Maria Sharapova rose to international fame in 2004 when she won Wimbledon at the tender age of 17. Since then she has won another four Grand Slam titles making her the only Russian to hold a Career Grand Slam.
1. Roger Federer
Net worth: $330 million
Federer has won an impressive 17 Grand Slam singles titles and has reached every Grand Slam final at least five times, he is also one of only seven men in history to achieve a Career Grand Slam.
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