$300 million! Serena Williams becomes the richest tennis player in the United States

Recently, Forbes published the global top ten highest-paid female athletes for this year, with tennis players dominating eight places and claiming the top three ranks. Despite a relatively modest season, Chinese talent Zheng Qinwen still earned over $22 million, placing her fifth on the list.

As one of the most professional and influential sports worldwide, tennis has provided many athletes the chance to fulfill their life goals. Many well-known players maintain significant influence even years after retirement. Among them, American tennis players stand out prominently. Media outlets have also compiled a ranking of the net worth of current American tennis players, which we will now explore in detail.

No.5 Venus Williams

$65 million

Born in 1980 and soon to turn 46, Venus has not officially retired. She previously announced her participation in the 2026 Auckland Open. Beyond the wealth accumulated from her successful career, Venus has expanded her influence into fashion and beauty industries.

No.4 John McEnroe

$100 million

McEnroe, who won 77 singles titles and 71 doubles titles in his career, was a dominant figure in men's tennis during the last century. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999 and ranked 11th among the greatest 40 players by TENNIS magazine in 2005.

No.3 Andre Agassi

$145 million

Compared to McEnroe, Agassi is more familiar to many fans. Also a former world No.1 in men’s tennis, Agassi won eight Grand Slam singles titles. He retired after the 2006 US Open and was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017.

No.2 Pete Sampras

$150 million

Sampras and Agassi were contemporaries, but Sampras secured more Grand Slam titles: seven Wimbledon, five US Open, and two Australian Open championships. He retired in 2003 and was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame just four years later.

No.1 Serena Williams

$300 million

Serena Williams surpassed a personal net worth of $200 million as early as 2019. While still active on the professional circuit, she earned $94.6 million in prize money from WTA tournaments alone. Undoubtedly, Serena is one of the most successful tennis players globally.

Even after retirement, her influence remains strong. Her achievements in business are remarkable; besides numerous brand endorsements, she has founded several companies including a casual fashion label. Together with her husband, their business accomplishments are highly impressive.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Barbie)