Roger Federer remains highest-paid tennis star despite retirement
Despite retiring from professional tennis in September 2022, Roger Federer's dominance in off-court earnings has warranted him the ninth spot on the list of the highest-paid athletes of 2023.
According to a list released by Forbes on May 2, Federer ranks ninth on the list of the 10 highest-paid athletes in 2023. With a whopping $95.1 earned over the past year, the 20-time Grand Slam champion is the sole tennis player to feature on the list.
He was also the highest-paid tennis player in 2022, placing seventh with $90.7 million in last year's edition of the Forbes rankings. He was also the only tennis player to feature on the list last year.
With only $0.1 million coming from his on-court earnings, the Swiss was far and away the highest paid athlete for his off-court income. The leader in the rankings, Cristiano Ronaldo, came in second for his $90 million in off-field earnings followed by the fourth-ranked LeBron James, who took home $75 million in off-court income.
Retired Roger Federer is still the 9th highest paid Athlete in the world.
And by far the highest paid off the field.
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The former World No. 1's attractive endorsement deals with Rolex, Credit Suisse, Lindt and Gilette, among others, have propelled him to his spot in the list of the highest-paid athletes.
His stake in the fast-growing Swiss sports and apparel company On, which sponsors World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, also accounts for a large portion of his off-court earnings. Furthermore, the 20-time Grand Slam champion recently announced his collaboration with Oliver Peoples, a luxury eyewear brand, to create a line of sunglasses under his RF brand
Roger Federer and wife Mirka dazzle at MET Gala 2023
On Monday, May 1, Roger Federer and his wife Mirka cut a stylish figure during their appearance on the red carpet for the 2023 Met Gala.
The 41-year-old confirmed his presence at the event in January while sharing the exciting news that he would be co-hosting alongside Dua Lipa, Michaela Cole and Penelope Cruz.
"I am so excited to be coming back to New York to co-host this year's Met Gala with Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel, Penelope Cruz, and my dear friend, Anna Wintour. The 2023 Met Gala celebrates the opening of “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” and provides The Costume Institute," he wrote on Instagram.
While the 20-time Grand Slam champion donned a classic black tuxedo, his wife Mirka opted for a pink semi-sheer gown with feathered details.
Before Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka had the privilege of co-chairing the Met Gala.