Andre Agassi vs Boris Becker vs Pete Sampras: Which tennis legend has the highest net worth?
Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, and Pete Sampras reigned over the world of tennis in the 1990s and are regarded as some of the most iconic players in history. Each of them held the ATP World No. 1 ranking multiple times, and thanks to several achievements on the court as well as brand endorsements, all three boast whopping net worths today.
Becker won six Grand Slam titles and sought retirement from tennis in 1999. Sampras, his contemporary and rival, after 14 Grand Slam titles, said goodbye to tennis in 2002, while his compatriot and eight-time Grand Slam champion Agassi left the game in 2006.
In this article, we explore the net worths of these three tennis legends.
#3 Boris Becker
Boris Becker turned professional in 1984 and quickly made history by winning Wimbledon at just 17, making him the youngest player to win the coveted title. Over his career, Becker won 49 overall titles. Following his retirement, he continued to be associated with the game as he coached tennis players like Novak Djokovic.
Through his on-court achievements and off-court endeavors, Becker currently has a net worth of $200,000, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Beyond his on-court achievements, Becker has attracted numerous endorsements with brands like Puma, Mercedes-Benz, Fila, Ralph Lauren, and Coca-Cola among others. Additionally, the German is the founder of Volkl Inc., a company that makes sports clothing and tennis rackets.
#2 Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi turned pro in 1986, and with eight Grand Slam titles, a Career Grand Slam and a Career Golden Slam, he is well known as one of the most successful tennis players of all time. Additionally, because of his aggressive on-court personality and marriage to Steffi Graf, he has often been the subject of media attention.
Agassi has a net worth of $145 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This includes $30 million that he earned in prize money throughout his career which puts him sixth in place in terms of on-court career earnings, preceded only by Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras, and Andy Murray.
As his popularity extended beyond the court, he attracted endorsements with brands like Mountain Dew, American Express, Kia Motors, and Canon.
While he was sponsored by Nike for a major part of his career, he left them in 2005 and joined Adidas only to return as one of Nike's brand ambassadors in 2013.
His impact on the sport continues, as he remains active in philanthropic efforts, notably through the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas, a tuition-free school for at-risk students in the area, among other initiatives.
#1 Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras, fondly known as “Pistol Pete,” began his pro career in 1988 and reigned over the tennis world till the early 2000s wherein he finished with a World No.1 ranking along with 14 Grand Slam titles and 64 ATP titles, including seven Wimbledon victories. He held the world No. 1 position for six consecutive years.
The American won his 14th Grand Slam at the 2002 US Open. His record was eventually broken by all members of the Big Three, namely Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Sampras has a net worth of $150 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. During his playing days, he earned $43 million through his on-court achievements. He also enjoyed substantial sponsorship deals with brands like Sergio Tacchini, Nike, Wilson, Babolat, Dannon, and Pizza Hut.
While he leads a rather private life, he is known to contribute to a range of charities and has invested heavily in real estate.