World number four Roger Federer made it to the Forbes list of the “World’s Most Powerful Celebrities.” He’s gotten the highest ranking among male tennis players at 16th. The Forbes Top 100 named Beyonce as the most powerful celebrity. The Swiss star was ranked ahead of music artists Miley Cyrus (17th), Taylor Swift (18th), Lady Gaga (19th) and Kanye West (20th).
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“Federer continues to be among the world’s best players 16 years after he turned pro. He holds the records for most singles Grand Slam wins (17) and career prize money ($81 million). He appeared in a staggering 18 out of 19 Grand Slam finals between 2005 and 2010,” Forbes wrote.
“His endorsement portfolio is filled with long-term deals with blue-chip companies like Nike, Rolex and Credit Suisse. His sponsors collectively pay him more than $40 million annually. The latest addition is champagne brand Moet & Chandon, which signed Federer to a five-year deal at the end of 2012,” the magazine added.
Federer’s rivals Rafael Nadal ranked 24th in the list followed by Novak Djokovic at no. 43.
