Alcaraz Clearly Dominates the List of Highest-Paid Players in 2025
For more than a decade, prize money in tennis has increased significantly, not only for the world’s top players but also for others. A clear example is the staggering amount the US Open will pay for its 2025 edition ($90 million in prize money alone).
While these amounts already seem very high, they actually represent only a small portion of what athletes, or at least the stars, earn in a season. Indeed, sponsors contribute the majority of their personal wealth.
To give an idea, the Spaniard Alcaraz receives $35 million from advertising deals alone. As for his rival, Sinner, he earns slightly less, with $27 million. Next, rounding out the podium is the American Gauff with $25 million, alongside the Serbian legend Djokovic.
Complete list of the 10 highest-paid tennis players in 2025:
1. Carlos Alcaraz: $48.3 million total (sport: $13.3, sponsors: $35)
2. Jannik Sinner: $47.3 million total (sport: $20.3, sponsors: $27)
3. Coco Gauff: $37.2 million total (sport: $12.2, sponsors: $25)
4. Novak Djokovic: $29.6 million total (sport: $4.6, sponsors: $25)
5. Aryna Sabalenka: $27.4 million total (sport: $12.4, sponsors: $15)
6. Qinwen Zheng: $26.1 million total (sport: $5.1, sponsors: $21)
7. Iga Swiatek: $24 million total (sport: $9, sponsors: $15)
8. Taylor Fritz: $15.6 million total (sport: $8.6, sponsors: $7)
9. Frances Tiafoe: $15.2 million total (sport: $3.2, sponsors: $12)
10. Daniil Medvedev: $14.3 million total (sport: $4.3, sponsors: $10)
