The list of highest-paid tennis players in the world for the period July 2010 to July 2011 has been released by Forbes.com. According to the list, Swiss tennis star Roger Federer led the pack by amassing $47 million for the aforementioned period. The earnings came from prize money from the ATP tour, endorsements and appearance fees. According to Forbes, “deductions for taxes or agent’s fees” were not made.
Here’s the list:
1. Roger Federer (SUI) – $47 million
2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) – $31 million
3. Maria Sharapova (RUS) – $25 million
4. Novak Djokovic (SRB) – $18 million
5. Andy Murray (GBR) – $13.5 million
6. Andy Roddick (USA) – $13 million
7. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – $12.5 million
8. Venus Williams (USA) – $11.5 million
9. Kim Clijsters (BEL) – $11 million
10. Serena Williams (USA) – $10.5 million
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