Name | Roger Federer |
Net Worth | $550 million |
Prize Money | $130,594,339 |
Age | 40 years (born August 1, 1981) |
Residence | Valbella, Switzerland |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Miroslava “Mirka” Federer (married 2009) |
Source of Wealth | Professional tennis and endorsements |
Endorsements | Barilla, Credit Suisse Group (ADS), JURA, Lindt & Sprungli, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Mercedes-Benz, NetJets, On, RIMOWA, Rolex, Sunrise Communications AG, Switzerland Tourism, Uniqlo, Wilson Sporting Goods |
Endorsements Earnings | $90 million (2021) |
Philanthropy | Roger Federer Foundation |
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player and one of the most successful athletes across all sports. Since turning pro in 1998, he has rewritten tennis history constantly and is one of the all-time greats of the sport. Of his 103 career titles, 20 are Grand Slam titles. He has spent a total of 310 weeks ranked as World No. 1. His style of play and achievements have made him one of the most recognizable and beloved athletes on the planet. Federer, along with his close rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, have transformed tennis over the past two decades with their talent and gameplay.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Roger Federer’s net worth is estimated to be around $550 million. This includes his prize money from tennis, endorsement deals and investments. He was ranked number seven by Forbes in their highest paid athletes list in 2021.
Tennis players don’t have a fixed salary as such and rely on prize money earned from various tournaments throughout the year. Since turning pro, Roger Federer has earned $130,594,339 in total prize money until now. He trails only Novak Djokovic in total prize money earned.
Roger Federer has one of the biggest endorsement portfolios compared to other athletes across all sports. His current endorsement deals include Barilla, Credit Suisse Group (ADS), JURA, Lindt & Sprungli, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Mercedes-Benz, NetJets, On, RIMOWA, Rolex, Sunrise Communications AG, Switzerland Tourism, Uniqlo and Wilson Sporting Goods. Nike used to be his apparel sponsor until 2018. After his contract with them expired, he signed a contract worth $300 million for ten years with Uniqlo.
In 2021, Roger Federer invested in NotCo, a plant-based food start-up. Swiss apparel maker On, whose shoes he has been wearing since 2021, also has the tennis ace as one of their shareholders. He also has his own management company, “Team8,” which was instrumental in setting up the Laver Cup.
Federer continues to reside in Switzerland and lives in a stunning house overlooking Lake Zurich. He lives there with his wife, kids and his parents. The house was built over a 1.5 acre plot in 2014 and cost around £6.5 million to build. It’s a three-storey home, divided into two apartments, one for his parents and the other for his family. The lavish lakeside mansion boasts of various state of the art amenities.
Roger Federer’s car collection will make automobile fanatics green with envy. According to a 2021 article by AutoBiz, he owns six cars - Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster, Mercedes AMG G63, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Mercedes AMG GT, Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S and Range Rover SVR.
He established the “Roger Federer Foundation” in 2003 to help disadvantaged children gain more access to education and sports. Since his mother is from South-Africa, he also contributes to the Swiss-South African charity IMBEWU, whose goal is to connect children with sports and raise health and social awareness. He also periodically organized “Match for Africa,” a series of exhibition matches with other high-profile players to raise funds for educational programs in Africa. Federer has always used his status as a global icon to constantly contribute to other worthy causes from time to time.
FAQ
Yes, the duo are still happily married. Mirka is always seen supporting her husband at his matches.
Federer has four kids, twin girls Myla Rose and Charlene Riva who were born in July 2009 along with twin boys Lennart and Leo, born in May 2014.
The twin girls and boys are 12 years old and 8 years old respectively.
Wimbledon is Roger Federer’s most successful Grand Slam tournament, having won the title eight times so far. He has a win-loss record of 105-14 over there as well.
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