When talking about contemporary tennis, it is mandatory to refer to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The three have formed a trident that few sports have had at the same time and that makes this golden age of this sport unique. However, it is surprising how much money the Swiss won with less success than his opponents.
The Grand Slams are the ones that give their competitors the most money and Rafa together with Nole already add 22 each with the chance to add more, while the Swiss jewel accumulate 20 and already retired. But what some cannot understand is how his wealth is superior to that of his colleagues. Anyway, the answer is clear and it is because Roger Federer He has been very commercial throughout his career under his impeccable image and he still does so as a retired man.
This means that the 550 million dollars that appear in his estate account statement were earned with the help of advertising and different investments that have nothing to do with tennis. That is where Roger Federer He made the big difference against his friends. In addition, it is clear that the big brands have always preferred him when making ads for his humble image of a fighter and lover of healthy and friendly competition.
When it comes to talking about prize money, it should be noted that he is last among the three but with fewer years of career, which is highly commendable. Total, Your Majesty He has collected 130.5 million dollars thanks to the victories he has achieved in his career, while Rafael Nadal has 134.6 million and Novak Djokovic reaches 167 million of the North American currency.
Generous on and off the pitch
Just as his image is impeccable and he never had a conflict or controversy, it must also be said that he is a person who has done many charitable works and donated a huge amount of money to different causes. The one that stood out the most for the year 2021 was the delivery of USD 15,000,000 to open some 80 schools throughout the African continent.
On the other hand, on that same occasion, he donated a million more dollars so that more than 64,000 children in Africa can have at least one meal a day and, likewise, he held a multimillion-dollar auction so that the money is delivered to the victims of natural disasters. under the Roger Federer Foundation.
