According to Forbes figures, the highest-paid tennis players in the men’s and women’s categories in 2023, are Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek. Despite their extended absences from the court, it’s interesting that Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, and Emma Raducanu have all managed to crack the top 10.

Novak Djokovic now tops the annual tennis earnings list with $38.4 million in earnings over the past 12 months. The Serbian won $13.4 million in prize money and secured sponsorship deals worth over $25 million.

Carlos Alcaraz, who won his second Grand Slam trophy by defeating Djokovic in a thrilling Wimbledon final in July, is not far behind the Serb in second position. In the same time frame, the ATP World No. 1 earned $11.4 million in prizes and another $20 million or so off the court, making $31.4 million.

Iga Swiatek, a four-time Grand Slam winner and current WTA No. 1 tennis player, is ranked third overall and first among female tennis players. She has made $22.4 million in total, including $8.4 million from competition and $14 million from her extracurricular activities.

Daniil Medvedev of Russia earned $20.1 million, moving him up to fourth place on the list of tennis players who make the most money each year. The third-ranked player in the ATP has made $13 million off the court and $7.1 million in monetary awards.

 

Novak Djokovic in 2023

Now ranked no.2, Novak played his last match on the 20^th of August when he beat world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati to win his 95^th career title.

This season the Serbian has an overall 38-5 win-loss record. The Serbian conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open and Cincinnati. The Serbian reached the final in Wimbledon.

Djokovic is scheduled to play next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2023

Ranked world no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 20^th

of August when he lost to world no.2 Novak Djokovic 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (draw).

Currently, during this year Carlos has a compiled 53-6 win-loss record. The Spaniard has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.

Alcaraz will compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open)

. He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz faced off 4 times. Their current head to head is 2-2. Previously, the last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) on the 20^th of August 2023.

In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.

Iga Swiatek in 2023

Currently the world no.1, Iga played her last match on the 19^th of August when she was overcome by world no.6 Cori Gauff 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 in the semifinal in Cincinnati (draw).

This season the Pole has a 53-9 win-loss record. Swiatek clinched 4 titles in 2023 in Doha, Stuttgart, French Open and Warsaw. Iga was the finalist in Dubai and in Madrid.

Daniil Medvedev in 2023

Currently the world no.3, the Russian played his last match on the 17^th of August when he surrendered to world no.12 Alexander Zverev 6-4 5-7 6-4 in the 3^rd round in Cincinnati (draw).

At the moment, during this season Medvedev has a 49-11 match record. Daniil has won 5 titles in 2023 in Rotterdam, Doha, Dubai, Miami and Rome. The Russian was the runner-up in Indian Wells.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Daniil Medvedev

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