Roger Federer becomes first tennis star to top list of highest-paid athletes

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Tennis star Roger Federer is now the world’s highest-paid athlete, earning an estimated $106.3 million over the past 12 months, according to Forbes.

Tennis superstar Roger Federer earned an estimated $106.3 million over the past 12 months, according to Forbes.NBA stars LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant came in after them.

Forbes determines the rankings calculating athletes' revenue, including prize money, salaries, contract bonuses, endorsements, royalties, and appearance fees from June 1, 2019, until June 1, 2020.The magazine estimated the 100 highest-paid athletes earned $3.6 billion during the past year, a drop of 9% from the previous year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

NBA basketball stars were next in the rankings, including Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James , Golden State Warriors all-star Stephen Curry , Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant .

 

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Why are you not retiring? Rojer

Why does he command such a large endorsement number? Tennis is so low on the totem pole of sports.

Did they go the numbers right this time?😂

Seriously? Right now? Who effing cares!?

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