Carlos Alcaraz has emerged as the highest-paid tennis player, surpassing Novak Djokovic in Forbes’ annual rankings. Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish sensation, earned an estimated $42.3 million over the past 12 months, which includes income from both on-court performance and lucrative endorsements with brands like Nike, Rolex, and BMW. This marks a significant milestone for Alcaraz, who has rapidly ascended the financial ladder in the tennis world since his breakthrough on the international stage.
Djokovic, despite securing his 24th Grand Slam title and winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, fell to second place with $37.2 million in earnings. While Djokovic still leads in prize money with $12.2 million, Alcaraz’s impressive $32 million from endorsements and other appearances has solidified his position at the top.
The combined earnings of the top 10 highest-paid tennis players this year reached $246 million, reflecting a 26% increase from the previous year. The list, dominated by younger players, showcases the sport’s evolving financial landscape, with Alcaraz leading a new generation of top earners. Notably, four women made the top 10, emphasizing tennis as a sport where male and female athletes enjoy comparable financial success.
Alcaraz’s earnings are the highest for any player outside of Federer, Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, and Rafael Nadal since Forbes began tracking tennis earnings 17 years ago. With four Grand Slam titles already under his belt before turning 22, Alcaraz’s rise signals a promising future for tennis, both in terms of talent and financial prospects.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
LLWWWWWWWW Ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 16th of August when he surrendered to world no.45 Gael Monfils 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in the 2nd round in Cincinnati (draw).
Currently, during this season Carlos has managed to achieve a compiled 38-8 record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. The Spaniard reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.346 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other up to now in top competitions.
Carlos conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Novak Djokovic in 2024
WWWWWWLWWW Ranked no.2, Novak played his last match on the 4th of August when he beat world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final in Paris to win his 99th career title.
Currently, during this season Djokovic has managed to achieve a 29-7 match record. Djokovic conquered 1 title in Paris. The Serbian was the finalist in Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic will fight against the world no.138 Radu Albot in the 1st round. They have never played each other up to now in top tournaments.
Djokovic conquered 1 title in 2024 in Paris. Djokovic reached the final in Wimbledon.
Djokovic won 100 titles in his career: 53 on hard courts, 20 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 30th of September and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 28th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced off 7 times. The head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they played each other, Novak Djokovic won 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in the final in Paris (Olympics) on the 4th of August 2024.
Coco Gauff in 2024
LLWLWWLWWW Now ranked no.3, Coco played her last match on the 15th of August when she lost to world no.31 Yulia Putintseva 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the 2nd round in Cincinnati (draw).
At the moment, during this season Gauff has a 38-14 win-loss record. Gauff conquered 1 title in Auckland.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
LWWWWLWWWW Ranked no.1, Iga played her last match on the 18th of August when she was overcome by world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal in Cincinnati (draw).
Presently, during this year Iga has a 55-7 win-loss record. The Pole clinched 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek played each other 12 times. The head to head is 11-1 for Swiatek. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Iga Swiatek won 6-2 6-4 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) on the 6th of June 2024.
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Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek |
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