Who is the highest earner this year? Grand Slam double champion Sinner ranks only second.

It is widely recognized that tennis is among the most professionalized sports globally. The high level of professionalism is supported by not only great attention and exposure but also generous prize money that other sports find hard to compete with.

So, how does the current prize money ranking for this tennis season stand? Let’s explore it together!

TOP 10 Draper

$3.26 million

Born in 2001 in the UK, Draper's standout performance this season was winning the Indian Wells Masters. His world ranking also reached the top five for the first time in early May. Notably, Draper will team up with Zheng Qinwen to compete in mixed doubles at this year's US Open.

TOP 9 Djokovic

$3.4 million

At 38 years old, Djokovic is the oldest player on the list. As one of the former "Big Three" in tennis, he remains highly competitive in the twilight of his career, reaching the semifinals of men's singles for the 14th time at Wimbledon, which just concluded.

TOP 8 Zverev

$3.52 million

As a leading figure among the post-95 male players, Zverev returned to the Grand Slam finals at this year's Australian Open, but he still couldn't break his Grand Slam title drought, losing to Sinner in the final and suffering his third defeat in a Grand Slam final.

TOP 7 Keys

$3.72 million

Known for her powerful play, Keys clinched her first career title in Eastbourne in 2014. The American star, who rose to fame early, finally became a Grand Slam champion this year, reaching the final and defeating Sabalenka to secure her first Grand Slam title.

TOP 6 Andreescu

$3.93 million

The young Andreescu, born in 2007, just turned 18 this year. She has already won titles in Dubai and Indian Wells this season, placing her sixth on the prize money list.

TOP 5 Gauff

$5.6 million

Gauff's most impressive achievement this season was winning the French Open, making her the youngest American to win the title since the legendary Serena Williams.

TOP 4 Sabalenka

$7 million

As the current world No. 1 in women's singles, Sabalenka ranks fourth. The Belarusian reached at least the semifinals in all three Grand Slams held this year, finishing as a runner-up at both the Australian Open and the French Open.

TOP 3 Swiatek

$7.4 million

Swiatek takes the third spot on the list. The former world No. 1 in women's singles recently triumphed at Wimbledon, earning her first career Rosewater Dish.

TOP 2 Sinner

$8.4 million

Like Swiatek, Sinner also celebrated victory at this year's Wimbledon, defeating Alcaraz in the final to claim the championship. His impressive record of two Grand Slam titles and one runner-up this season has made him a substantial earner.

TOP 1 Alcaraz

$9.5 million

Alcaraz leads the list with $9.5 million in prize money. The Spanish star is just one title away from completing a career Grand Slam, needing only the Australian Open to achieve this feat. Do you think he can accomplish it next year?(Source: Tennis House, Author: Barbie)