Federer’s Fortune Climbs to a Staggering $1 Billion, Becoming Only the Second Former Tennis Legend to Achieve the Historic Feat
Roger Federer’s net worth has reportedly reached billionaire status, solidifying his place among the world’s wealthiest athletes.
Federer, who turned 44 Friday, retired from professional tennis in September 2022. He played his last-ever competitive match in the same month at the Laver Cup in London while partnering his great rival, Rafael Nadal, in doubles.
Federer earned over $100 million in prize money during nearly three decades competing on tour, ranking third on the all-time list behind Nadal and Novak Djokovic. He won 20 Grand Slams in a distinguished playing career and is one of three men to amass at least 100 titles at the highest level. Federer holds the record for the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 with 237. But Federer’s prize money (money earned playing tennis tournaments) only accounts for a small fraction of his net worth.
Federer’s net worth reaches billionaire status
According to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, Federer is now worth at least $1.3 billion and is considered to have the most marketable brand of any tennis player in history. The bulk of Federer’s riches comes from appearance fees (which he mostly earned during his playing days) and blue-chip endorsement deals.
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The Swiss legend was widely reported to command at least a seven-figure pay to honor an invitation at low-tier tournaments or exhibition matches. Federer also possesses an unparalleled off-court portfolio of at least 10 brands, some of which he continues to retain. For instance, Federer penned a 10-year contract with Japanese apparel company Uniqlo in 2018 worth $300 million. In 2020, Federer made history when he became the first tennis player to top Forbes’ annual list of the highest-paid athletes.
And since his retirement, Federer has increasingly become business-centric, channeling his money into profitable investments. His biggest financial gain is buying a 3% stake in Swiss sportwear company On Running, and the company is now valued at $19 billion in 2025–making Federer’s share at least $500 million as per the same report. On has penetrated the tennis world, signing up WTA star Iga Swiatek and American No. 2 Ben Shelton.
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Who else is a tennis billionaire?
Federer joins a very exclusive club of tennis billionaires. In fact, Federer is only the second name to achieve this feat. The first ex-tennis player to become a billionaire is Romania’s Ion Tiriac. According to Forbes, he is worth $2.3 billion in 2025. Tiriac heads the Tiriac Group, which carries out multi-industry operations in real estate, car dealership, and financial services.
