The 10 Highest-Paid Tennis Players of 2026, Ranked
Jannik Sinner tops Forbes' 2026 tennis earnings list, while Serena Williams and five other women make the sport's top 10.
In 2026, the tennis world witnessed a significant shift in financial power dynamics, with women athletes securing six spots in the top 10 highest-paid players. Forbes' ranking revealed a combined estimated earnings of $333 million from the past year, marking a 17% increase from the previous year. Jannik Sinner topped the list with $58 million, followed by Carlos Alcaraz at $53.7 million.
Notably, Serena Williams made a brief return to competitive tennis and ranked third with $40.1 million in total earnings, despite playing only a handful of matches.
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