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Statistics About The Average Tennis Player Salary

The average salary for professional tennis players is around $300,000 to $500,000 per year, with top players earning multimillion-dollar incomes.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the statistics surrounding the earnings of professional tennis players, shedding light on the wide range of salaries within the sport. From the impressive prize money at prestigious tournaments to the average salaries of players across different rankings and genders, the data offers a comprehensive look into the financial landscape of professional tennis.

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"In a good year, a Tennis Player in the top 100 can earn anywhere from $500,000 to $2 million."

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"The average earnings per player in the ATP tour is $299,160."

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"The ATP World Tour had a total prize money of $156.7 million in 2019."

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"In 2019, the median prize money earned by a tennis player ranked in the Top 100 was $580,283."

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"Down to 350th place, tennis players average only $37,000 a year to play a costly and punishing global circuit."

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"The average wage of a male professional tennis player in the first three months of 2020 was $160,000."

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"In 2018, the average salary of professional women's singles tennis players was $291,546."

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"In the WTA Tour 2020, players ranked 101-125 averaged $121,362 in prize money."

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"The 2019 Australian Open had a total prize money of AUD$ 62.5 million."

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"In 2019, the total prize money for the Wimbledon Men's Single Winner was $2.98 million."

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"Female players in the 2018 Wimbledon Championship earned an average of $220,106."

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"Serena Williams, a top women's player, earned $18.1 million in 2019."

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"The highest paid tennis player in 2020 was Roger Federer with earnings of $106.30 million."

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"The U.K's tennis players earn on average £51,881 per annum."

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"The average annual salary of the top 100 ATP players is $776,373."

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"The total prize money for the US Open in 2020 remained unchanged despite the pandemic at $53.4 million."

Overall, the statistics on tennis player salaries paint a diverse picture of the earnings within the sport, ranging from modest sums for lower-ranked players to multi-million dollar prizes for the elite few. The disparities are evident in figures such as the average income for ATP players, the significant prize money at prestigious tournaments like the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and the eye-watering earnings of top players like Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Gender gaps persist in pay with women players generally earning less than their male counterparts, as evidenced by averages from the WTA and ATP Tours. The data highlights both the lucrative potential and the financial challenges of pursuing a career in professional tennis.