Andy Murray is predicted to become the world's second wealthiest tennis player by '18, from his current ranking at seventh, following his historic inaugural win at Wimbledon on Sunday.
Wealth-X, the ultra high net worth intelligence firm, estimates that Murray will increase his future earnings by nearly four-fold to $160M through prize money and endorsements, propelling him into second place after Maria Sharapova and ahead of Novak Djokovic. Wealth-X CEO Mykolas D. Rambus, "If he keeps on his winning trajectory, we estimate the value of Brand Murray to rise significantly. As older players retire, Murray has a strong chance of rising up our rank of the world's wealthiest tennis players" (Wealth-X). Current standings are below.
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Rank
|
Players Name
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Age
|
Home Country
|
Estimated Net Worth
|
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1
|
Roger Federer
|
31
|
Switzerland
|
$180M
|
|
2
|
Rafael Nadal
|
27
|
Spain
|
$120M
|
|
3
|
Maria Sharapova
|
26
|
Russia
|
$95M
|
|
4
|
Serena Williams
|
31
|
U.S.
|
$90M
|
|
5
|
Venus Williams
|
33
|
U.S.
|
$60M
|
|
6
|
Novak Djokovic
|
26
|
Serbia
|
$55M
|
|
7
|
Andy Murray
|
26
|
U.K.
|
$42M
|
|
8
|
Na Li
|
31
|
China
|
$35M
|
|
9
|
Lleyton Hewitt
|
32
|
Australia
|
$30M
|
|
10
|
Caroline Wozniacki
|
22
|
Denmark
|
$30M
|
