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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettini: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini is a powerhouse from Italy who plays tennis with a lot of power, aggression, speed, and style. He is one of the fresh faces in the tennis world who has an air of promise about him and is someone who can go on and win multiple grand slams if he stays fit. As of March 2024, Matteo had a net worth of $10 million. He has amassed a total of seven singles titles and two doubles titles. He has some major endorsements under his belt, including those of German luxury brands Hugo Boss, Asics, Head, Red Bull, and Peugeot.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Matteo Berrettini?Â </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Born on April 12, 1996, Matteo Berrettini is a professional tennis player from Rome, Italy. He is currently ranked 154th in the menâ€™s ATP rankings, largely due to injuries in the past two years, but has been ranked as high as world number 6 in January 2022. His biggest achievement came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he made it to the final but lost to Serbiaâ€™s <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a>. </span>

[caption id="attachment_902784" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-902784 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-23T122415Z_664456607_UP1EI1N0YGDP0_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-AUSOPEN.jpg" alt="Matteo Berrettini celebrating" width="1920" height="1407" /> Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 23, 2022 Italy's Matteo Berrettini celebrates winning his fourth round match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Overall, he has won seven ATP singles titles and finished as a grand slam semifinalist one apiece at the Australian Open and the US Open. Berrettini was dating Melissa Satta, a TV presenter and model who hails from Italy but lives in the US. He confirmed the split with Melissa in a press conference in February 2024.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s early lifeÂ </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Like Dominic Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and some other contemporaries, Matteoâ€™s parents too had a connection with tennis. His parents, father Luca Berrettini and mother Claudia Bigo met through tennis at an Italian club. Matteoâ€™s mother is the driving force behind his career and is often seen accompanying her son in matches on the tour.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo started playing tennis at the age of four but took the game seriously when he turned eight. Growing up, his idols were <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a>, and like them, he has already played in the Wimbledon Final. Other than tennis, Matteo also competed in swimming, football, and judo in his early days. Early on in his career, Matteo and his family used to make trips in caravans to compete in junior tournaments in Germany and Austria. His first coach was Vincenzo Santopadre, a former ATP tour participant. The Italian is currently coached by Spainâ€™s Francisco Roig, a retired player with 12 ATP doubles titles to his name. Other than Italian and English, Matteo is fluent in speaking Spanish as well.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s girlfriend</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini has been in relationships with some stunning-looking women in the past. Before calling it quits in February 2024, the Italian hunk was with Melissa Satta, a television presenter, a model, and the ex-wife of Ghanaian soccer player Kevin-Prince Boateng. Both Melissa and Matteo were first seen together in January 2023, and both of them met at a common friendâ€™s dinner party in Miami. At Wimbledon 2023, Melissa was present in the fourth-round match against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-alcaraz-garfia/">Carlos Alcaraz</a>, which Matteo lost. The two have shared photographs on their social media accounts, with Mellisa admitting that Matteo is an extremely romantic person. Despite that, Matteo revealed in a press conference in February 2024 that he is no longer in a relationship with Melissa, although no explanation was given for the same.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s net worth</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini is reported to have a net worth of $10 million. The primary source of his income is prize money and endorsement deals. As per the ATP website, Berrettini has won over $11.5 million in prize money in his career so far. Till March 2024, Berrettini has amassed a total of seven singles titles, and two doubles titles.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s careerÂ </b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini, after turning professional in 2015, won a couple of singles titles on the ITF World Tennis Tour and three on the ATP Challenger Tour, thus making it to the top 100 in May 2018. His first maiden title came at the 2018 Swiss Open, and with it, he made it to the top 60. He made his ATP main draw debut at the 2017 Italian Open but was defeated in the first round. In 2018, Matteo clinched his maiden ATP title at the Swiss Open Gstaad, defeating <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roberto-bautista-agut/">Roberto Bautista Agut</a> in the final. He only got better in 2019 and made it to his maiden Grand Slam semifinal, losing to Rafael Nadal in straight sets. After a silent 2020, Matteoâ€™s maiden spotlight came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he defeated <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/felix-auger-aliassime/">Felix Auger-Aliassime</a> in the quarterfinal to reach his first maiden semifinal, thus becoming the first Italian man to reach a major final since 1960. In the following US Open, Matteo also reached the quarterfinals, once again losing to Noak Djokovic.</span>

[caption id="attachment_908317" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-908317 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-28T055853Z_547245767_UP1EI1S0GM2HV_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-AUSOPEN.jpg" alt="Matteo Berrettini" width="1920" height="1308" /> Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2022 Italy's Matteo Berrettini reacts during his semi final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Loren Elliott[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">In the 2022 Australian Open, Berrettini reached the semifinals and thus became the first Italian to reach the quarterfinals of all four slams. He was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the semifinal. With this consistency, Matteo was able to achieve a career-high ranking of world number 6. He then sustained an injury to his right hand that required surgery and had to withdraw from Miami and later at the French Open.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2023 was a tough year for Matteo, and injuries took a toll on his body and rankings as well. He lost in the first round of the Australian Open, the fourth round of Wimbledon, and the second round of the US Open. Next year, he started off by withdrawing from the Australian Open against Stefanos Tsitsipas because of a foot injury. As a result, Matteo lost his rankings in the ATP circuit and went beyond 150 rankings.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo, thanks to his good looks, is a prominent face of many leading brands and has some big contracts, partnerships, and endorsements under his belt. In 2022, Berrettini signed up with German luxury brand Hugo Boss. Earlier, he was sponsored by Lotto. In the same year, he signed a shoe deal with Asics and wears Asics Gel-Resolution 9 shoes. Matteoâ€™s uses the Head Extreme MP tennis racquet and has a long-term contract with Head. In 2021, the Italians signed an endorsement deal with energy drink brand Red Bull. When it comes to automobiles, the 27-year-old has signed up with Peugeot.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s records</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In a career that is still young, and is expected to go strong in the coming years, Matteo Berrettini has amassed plenty of records on the tennis court.</span>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The only Italian player to feature in a Wimbledon Final in 2021</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The first player born in the 1990s to make it to the QFs across all four tennis majors</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest rank achieved in ATP: 06 in January 2022</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Australian Open semifinalist</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 US Open semifinalist</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Lost to Alexander Zverev in 2021 Madrid Open FinalÂ </span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s Charity Work</b></h2>
Matteo Berrettini is yet to win a tennis grandslam, but the Italian has already won quite a lot of hearts with his charity work off the tennis court. In December 2019, Matteo launched a charity campaign for Tennis for Africa. The prizes included a thanksgiving video with the Italian himself, to go with shirts, posters and racquets.
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/81826/matteo-berrettini-launches-charity-campaign-for-tennis-for-africa/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/81826/matteo-berrettini-launches-charity-campaign-for-tennis-for-africa/</span></a></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/cinch-championships/news/2023-worlds-best-singles-and-doubles-players-to-feature-in-lta-tennis-foundation-charity-challenge/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/cinch-championships/news/2023-worlds-best-singles-and-doubles-players-to-feature-in-lta-tennis-foundation-charity-challenge/</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Matteo Berrettini</b><b>â€™s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/matberrettini/?hl=en"><b>https://www.instagram.com/matberrettini/?hl=en</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/mattberrettini?lang=en"><b>https://twitter.com/mattberrettini?lang=en</b></a></td>
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<td><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Matteo Berrettini</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Hammer</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12 April 1996</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rome, Italy</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27 years</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 feet 5 inches</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">209 lbs</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Claudia Big (mother), Luca Berrettini (father)Â </span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jacopo Berrettini (Brother)</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italian</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italian</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$10 million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Girlfriend</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Melissa Satta (ex-girlfriend), Ajla Tomljanovic (ex-girlfriend)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Not in a relationship</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">None</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Pro Tennis Player</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Italian Tennis Team</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Matteo Berrettini

Matteo Berrettini: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, and more Matteo Berrettini is a powerhouse from Italy who plays tennis with a lot of power, aggression, speed, and style. He is one of the fresh faces in the tennis world who has an air of promise about him and is someone who can go on and win multiple grand slams if he stays fit. As of March 2024, Matteo had a net worth of $10 million. He has amassed a total of seven singles titles and two doubles titles. He has some major endorsements under his belt, including those of German luxury brands Hugo Boss, Asics, Head, Red Bull, and Peugeot. Who is Matteo Berrettini?Â  Born on April 12, 1996, Matteo Berrettini is a professional tennis player from Rome, Italy. He is currently ranked 154th in the menâ€™s ATP rankings, largely due to injuries in the past two years, but has been ranked as high as world number 6 in January 2022. His biggest achievement came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he made it to the final but lost to Serbiaâ€™s Novak Djokovic. Tennis &#8211; Australian Open &#8211; Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia &#8211; January 23, 2022 Italy&#8217;s Matteo Berrettini celebrates winning his fourth round match against Spain&#8217;s Pablo Carreno Busta REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Overall, he has won seven ATP singles titles and finished as a grand slam semifinalist one apiece at the Australian Open and the US Open. Berrettini was dating Melissa Satta, a TV presenter and model who hails from Italy but lives in the US. He confirmed the split with Melissa in a press conference in February 2024. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s early lifeÂ  Like Dominic Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and some other contemporaries, Matteoâ€™s parents too had a connection with tennis. His parents, father Luca Berrettini and mother Claudia Bigo met through tennis at an Italian club. Matteoâ€™s mother is the driving force behind his career and is often seen accompanying her son in matches on the tour. Matteo started playing tennis at the age of four but took the game seriously when he turned eight. Growing up, his idols were Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and like them, he has already played in the Wimbledon Final. Other than tennis, Matteo also competed in swimming, football, and judo in his early days. Early on in his career, Matteo and his family used to make trips in caravans to compete in junior tournaments in Germany and Austria. His first coach was Vincenzo Santopadre, a former ATP tour participant. The Italian is currently coached by Spainâ€™s Francisco Roig, a retired player with 12 ATP doubles titles to his name. Other than Italian and English, Matteo is fluent in speaking Spanish as well. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s girlfriend Matteo Berrettini has been in relationships with some stunning-looking women in the past. Before calling it quits in February 2024, the Italian hunk was with Melissa Satta, a television presenter, a model, and the ex-wife of Ghanaian soccer player Kevin-Prince Boateng. Both Melissa and Matteo were first seen together in January 2023, and both of them met at a common friendâ€™s dinner party in Miami. At Wimbledon 2023, Melissa was present in the fourth-round match against Carlos Alcaraz, which Matteo lost. The two have shared photographs on their social media accounts, with Mellisa admitting that Matteo is an extremely romantic person. Despite that, Matteo revealed in a press conference in February 2024 that he is no longer in a relationship with Melissa, although no explanation was given for the same. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s net worth Matteo Berrettini is reported to have a net worth of $10 million. The primary source of his income is prize money and endorsement deals. As per the ATP website, Berrettini has won over $11.5 million in prize money in his career so far. Till March 2024, Berrettini has amassed a total of seven singles titles, and two doubles titles. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s careerÂ  Matteo Berrettini, after turning professional in 2015, won a couple of singles titles on the ITF World Tennis Tour and three on the ATP Challenger Tour, thus making it to the top 100 in May 2018. His first maiden title came at the 2018 Swiss Open, and with it, he made it to the top 60. He made his ATP main draw debut at the 2017 Italian Open but was defeated in the first round. In 2018, Matteo clinched his maiden ATP title at the Swiss Open Gstaad, defeating Roberto Bautista Agut in the final. He only got better in 2019 and made it to his maiden Grand Slam semifinal, losing to Rafael Nadal in straight sets. After a silent 2020, Matteoâ€™s maiden spotlight came at the 2021 Wimbledon, where he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinal to reach his first maiden semifinal, thus becoming the first Italian man to reach a major final since 1960. In the following US Open, Matteo also reached the quarterfinals, once again losing to Noak Djokovic. Tennis &#8211; Australian Open &#8211; Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia &#8211; January 28, 2022 Italy&#8217;s Matteo Berrettini reacts during his semi final match against Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Loren Elliott In the 2022 Australian Open, Berrettini reached the semifinals and thus became the first Italian to reach the quarterfinals of all four slams. He was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the semifinal. With this consistency, Matteo was able to achieve a career-high ranking of world number 6. He then sustained an injury to his right hand that required surgery and had to withdraw from Miami and later at the French Open. 2023 was a tough year for Matteo, and injuries took a toll on his body and rankings as well. He lost in the first round of the Australian Open, the fourth round of Wimbledon, and the second round of the US Open. Next year, he started off by withdrawing from the Australian Open against Stefanos Tsitsipas because of a foot injury. As a result, Matteo lost his rankings in the ATP circuit and went beyond 150 rankings. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Matteo, thanks to his good looks, is a prominent face of many leading brands and has some big contracts, partnerships, and endorsements under his belt. In 2022, Berrettini signed up with German luxury brand Hugo Boss. Earlier, he was sponsored by Lotto. In the same year, he signed a shoe deal with Asics and wears Asics Gel-Resolution 9 shoes. Matteoâ€™s uses the Head Extreme MP tennis racquet and has a long-term contract with Head. In 2021, the Italians signed an endorsement deal with energy drink brand Red Bull. When it comes to automobiles, the 27-year-old has signed up with Peugeot. Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s records In a career that is still young, and is expected to go strong in the coming years, Matteo Berrettini has amassed plenty of records on the tennis court. The only Italian player to feature in a Wimbledon Final in 2021 The first player born in the 1990s to make it to the QFs across all four tennis majors Highest rank achieved in ATP: 06 in January 2022 2022 Australian Open semifinalist 2019 US Open semifinalist Lost to Alexander Zverev in 2021 Madrid Open FinalÂ  Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s Charity Work Matteo Berrettini is yet to win a tennis grandslam, but the Italian has already won quite a lot of hearts with his charity work off the tennis court. In December 2019, Matteo launched a charity campaign for Tennis for Africa. The prizes included a thanksgiving video with the Italian himself, to go with shirts, posters and racquets. https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/81826/matteo-berrettini-launches-charity-campaign-for-tennis-for-africa/ https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/cinch-championships/news/2023-worlds-best-singles-and-doubles-players-to-feature-in-lta-tennis-foundation-charity-challenge/ Matteo Berrettiniâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matberrettini/?hl=en  Twitter https://twitter.com/mattberrettini?lang=en    Personal Information:  Full Name Matteo Berrettini  Popular Name Hammer  Date Of Birth 12 April 1996  Birth Place Rome, Italy  Age 27 years  Height 6 feet 5 inches  Weight 209 lbs  Parents Claudia Big (mother), Luca Berrettini (father)Â   Siblings Jacopo Berrettini (Brother)  Nationality Italian  Ethnicity Italian  Net Worth $10 million  Girlfriend Melissa Satta (ex-girlfriend), Ajla Tomljanovic (ex-girlfriend)  Relationship/Marital Status Not in a relationship  Children None  Profession Pro Tennis Player  Team Italian Tennis Team

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Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, wife and more Who is Rafael Nadal?Â  Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the best tennis players of all time. The Spaniard, along withÂ Novak DjokovicÂ andÂ Roger Federer,Â forms the famed triumvirate of the &#8216;Big Three&#8217; in tennis. Another accolade that Rafa has to his name is the title, &#8220;King of Clay&#8221;. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s family includes his parents Sebastian Nadal and Maria Parera, his sister Maria Isabel, and his uncles Toni Nadal and Miguel Angel Nadal Homar. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Rafael Nadal Parera was born on June 3, 1986, to parents Ana Maria Parera Femenias and Sebastian Nadal Homar in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain. His father is a successful businessman who owns the restaurant Sa Punta, the glass and window company, Vidres Mallorca, and three insurance companies. Mara Parera was a trader who was in the business of selling perfumes. However, she left her job and became a homemaker soon after Nadal was born. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has a younger sister, MarÃ­a Isabel Nadal. Tennis &#8211; Wimbledon &#8211; All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain &#8211; July 2, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal reacts during his third round match against Italy&#8217;s Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS/Matthew Childs When Nadal was three years old, his uncle and tennis coach, Toni Nadal, introduced him to the sport and worked with him from 2005 to 2017. Toni saw in his nephew a natural talent and believed that Rafa should put effort into the racket sport. At the age of 8, Nadal was playing both soccer and tennis. In the racket sport, he transitioned to a left-handed forehand when encouraged by his uncle, despite being right-hand dominant. Toni Nadal also intensified his nephew&#8217;s training at this age. At 12, he was still playing tennis and soccer. In tennis, he won the European and Spanish championships. However, his schoolwork saw a significant drop due to both sports, so his father made him choose one sport. Rafa chose tennis and has pursued it ever since. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Wife and Children Rafael Nadal married his long-time girlfriend, Maria Francisca &#8220;Xisca&#8221; Perello, on October 19, 2019. The two have been in a relationship since 2005 and Xisca is an insurance worker and is also the current director of the Rafael Nadal Foundation. One can only rarely find Xisca in Rafael Nadal&#8217;s box during his matches. She is a private person and doesn&#8217;t like the world to get to know much about her. Xisca feels that her presence would disrupt the Spaniard&#8217;s focus. Rafael Nadal met his wife, Mery &#8220;Xisxa&#8221; Perell in 2005. While there is no confirmed news, some reports suggest that they met through family friends. However, details about their life together are seldom found online as they prefer to keep a low profile. Nadal and Perell announced they were going to have a child together in June 2022. When he eventually graced the world, the couple decided to name him Rafael Nadal Jr. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Net Worth 2024 (Update) As of early 2024, Rafael Nadal&#8217;s estimated net worth is $200 million. About all-time tennis prize money earned, he is ranked No. 2 after an exceptionally successful career. South Korea&#8217;s second-largest automobile manufacturer, Kia, has been sponsoring him as its global ambassador since 2006. Apart from Kia,Â American clothing and footwear company Nike also sponsors Nadal. Spanish biscuits and bakery manufacturer, Quely also made him its international ambassador in 2010. Nadal sports a luxury watch from Richard Mille as part of an endorsement deal. Rafael Nadal&#8217;s watch is one of the most premium watches out there, with a hefty $725,000 value. Read More: Indian Wells 2024: Rafael Nadal Receives the GOAT Tag Alongside a Special Message From Hollywood Icon Ben Stiller His other endorsement partners are Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, and more. He has a sumptuous car collection and a luxurious home in Mallorca, Spain. Nadal also has expensive villas in Porto Cristo in Spain &amp; the Dominican Republic. He likes to spend his holidays in his villas and luxurious yachts. He has also opened the Rafael Nadal Academy in his hometown in Spain, Kuwait, and Mexico. His logo is one of the most renowned logos in the world, with a stylized version of a bull. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Career &amp; Record The tennis icon from Spain dismantled the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in several Grand Slam finals over the past couple of decades. By winning the 2020 French Open title, Nadal equaled Roger Federer&#8217;s record of the most Grand Slam titles at 20. A year later, in 2021, Novak Djokovic also joined Federer and Nadal when he won his 20th major title at Wimbledon by defeating Matteo Berrettini in the final. The 2022 season saw Nadal emerging triumphant in the tally of major titles as he won the Australian Open and the French Open, bringing his total up to 22. Djokovic tied his record this year after winning the Australian Open. So far, the Spaniard has won 14 French Opens, two Australian Open, two Wimbledon Championships, and four US Open titles. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal celebrates with trophy after winning the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Benoit Tessier The King of Clay has also clinched a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. In 2008, Nadal defeated Fernando Gonzalez with a score of 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3 in the final to win his only medal at the Olympics. Along with his impressive wins, Nadal has set many records that will likely be untouched for a few more decades. He is the only player to have won 112 matches in one Grand Slam. He has only lost to two players in Roland Garros, Robin Sterling and Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard is the only player to have maintained a stance in the top 10 for 912 weeks. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Academy Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy wasÂ launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built to provide high-class facilities to aspiring tennis enthusiasts who want to make it big on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend Roger Federer and other tennis stars. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Nadal has endorsement deals and brand partnerships galore, the most profitable of which seems to be with Nike. Nike and Rafael Nadal have been collaborators since the Spanish player&#8217;s inception, and the renowned brand has helped him achieve a number of his characteristic appearances. The Raging Bull trademark, which is featured on a variety of gear items available for public purchase in addition to custom-made clothes for Rafael Nadal, is owned by Nike. Although the Raging Bull sign is commonly regarded as Rafael Nadal&#8217;s logo, Nike is the company that owns the trademark. The now-famous Raging Bull emblem was initially observed on Rafael Nadal in 2013. It was typically shown most clearly on his right breast, with the Nike logo covering his left. Despite his modesty, Nike values their relationship with Rafael Nadal greatly and pays him around $10 million annually. In addition, Santander, Emporio Armani, Babolat, Heliocare, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Tommy Hilfiger, Mapfre, and upscale wristwatch Richard Mille are among Nadal&#8217;s sponsors. According to the most recent estimations, Rafael Nadal&#8217;s net worth is roughly $220 million, with the majority of his income coming from prize money won on the ATP Tour. Since way back in 2006, he has represented South Korean automaker Kia as a brand ambassador. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Stats Rafa has been a shining star ever since he turned professional. He played his first ATP match on April 29, 2002. At the age of 15 years and 330 days, Nadal became one of the youngest players to win their debut ATP match. He faced Ramon Delgado and triumphed in straight sets of 6-4, 6-4. Ever since then, he has become one of the best in the sport. He would go on to not only face his major rival Roger Federer in their first match-up but also win against the Swiss Maestro. They met in the 2004 Miami Masters and set the tone for their rivalry, as he ended up with the upper hand in their head-to-head. Nadal has won 24 out of their 40 matches. He met his other major rival, Novak Djokovic, in 2006 at Roland Garros and won their first match as well. He has won 29 of their 59 matches. Read more &#8211; â€˜Itâ€™s Humiliating to Get Injuries??â€™ â€“ Former Serena Williamsâ€™ Coach Joins Andy Roddick to Stand Firmly Behind 36-Year-Old Rafael Nadal Following aÂ MessyÂ Headline At the French Open 2022, Nadal clinched the 22nd Grand Slam singles title of his career. In November 2020, Nadal became the only player to stay in the top 10 of the ATP rankings for 790 consecutive weeks. He broke Jimmy Connors&#8217; record in the process. Rafael Nadal also won a record 14th French Open title in Paris in 2022. Nadal has claimed 36 Masters 1000 titles, with Novak Djokovic leading that record with 38 titles. The Spaniard has made an appearance in 30 Grand Slam finals, second only to Federer and Djokovic&#8217;s record of 31 finals. The 2008 Wimbledon final between? Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are widely regarded as one of the most iconic tennis matches in the history of the sport. Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Head-to-Head after 2021 One of the most intense rivalries on the ATP tour, Nadal and Djokovic, always ensure to put their best foot forward while playing against each other, irrespective of the venue. The duo met a couple of times in 2021, with Nadal winning their match-up in Rome Finals while Djokovic won the most important French Open semi-final contest and later went on to win the title. Nadal exacted revenge in the 2022 version, as he ousted his archrival in the quarterfinals of the French Open. It paved the way for the &#8216;King of Clay&#8217; to clinch his record 14th Roland Garros title. Rafael Nadalâ€™s French Open dominance Having familiarized himself with red dirt during his initial days, Nadal mastered the surface and even developed his game initially to suit the clay. The Spaniard likes to stay on the point by pushing the opponent from corner to corner and there is no better surface than clay to do that. Coming to Nadal&#8217;s French Open record, he has amassed a total of 14 titles in Paris, the highest by any player on tour. The Spaniard&#8217;s first French Open crown came in 2005 when he surprised top-seed Federer in the semis. By winning the title, Nadal became the second male player after Mats Wilander to win the French Open on the first attempt. Rafael Nadalâ€™s injuries and retirement Although Rafa is a force to be reckoned with, his career has been riddled with injuries ever since he first turned pro. His first injury in 2003 made him miss his first Roland Garros, his only recorded French Open absence. Some of his most serious injuries came in 2012 and 2021, which forced him to miss several Masters and even Grand Slam events. Moreover, when Nadal lost for the first time in the French Open in 2009, ending a four-year streak, a knee injury played a crucial role in it. In 2012, he suffered a tear in a tendon in his left knee, which forced him off the tour for seven months and also became a reason for him to miss the US Open and the Australian Open of the following year. In 2021, Nadal started the season with severe back pain and then experienced more injuries in the following months. He missed Wimbledon and the US Open and even many Master&#8217;s 1000 tournaments. However, he still managed to win the Italian Open. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 5, 2022 Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal during the warm up before the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Yves Herman This year, Nadal, unfortunately, crashed out of the Australian Open in the second round. The bad news increased when Rafa was unable to return to the Tour. He missed the entire clay season and is set to miss the rest of the 2023 season. Since he has undergone injuries almost every year in his active years, Nadal&#8217;s advancing age has made it difficult for him to recover from his latest injury. In a recent press conference, the Spaniard shocked the tennis realm by announcing that the 2024 season will probably be his last on the ATP Tour. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Charity and Foundation Considered one of the leading sports centers in the world for tennis, the Rafa Nadal Academy was launched in the year 2016 in Manacor, Spain. The academy was built to provide high-class facilities to aspiring tennis players who want to make it on the big stage. The inaugural event for the academy was attended by Nadal&#8217;s good friend and former rival Roger Federer, and other tennis stars.Â Nadal&#8217;s academy even pays an ode to the Fedal rivalry. Three years after its initial setup, the academy got permission for expansion. Cities like Mexico and Greece now have the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. Projects undertaken by the foundation include the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Spain. The Spaniard has even gone global with the Anantapur Education Center in India. He has also launched various scholarships to aid socially disadvantaged youth. Rafael Nadalâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram  rafaelnadal   Twitter Rafa Nadal  Facebook Rafa Nadal  Website rafaelnadal.com    Personal Information:  Full Name Rafael Nadal  Popular Name Rafa, King of Clay, El Nino  Date Of Birth 3 June 1986  Birth Place Manacor, Spain  Age 37Â years  Height 1.85Â m  Weight 85Â kg  Parents Father Sebastian Nadal Homar &amp; Mother Ana Maria Parera Femenias  Siblings Sister &#8211; Maria Isabel NadalÂ (Maribel)  Nationality Spanish  Ethnicity Spanish  Net Worth $220 Million  Spouse Maria Francisca Perello  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children One boy &#8211; Rafael Nadal Jr.  Profession Tennis player

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Roger FedererÂ </strong><strong>2024</strong><strong>: Net Worth</strong><strong>, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Roger Federer? </b></h2>
<strong>Roger Federer</strong> is a name that stands out not just in tennis, but across the entire sporting world. Federer, born on August 8, 1981, was among the best players in the men's tennis world with a record of 20 Grand Slam titles in the singles division. He is the maker and the breaker of innumerable other records and is also one of the highest-earning athletes in the world.

Federer has more than 24 million followers on social media, including 12.12 million on Twitter and 12.1 million on Instagram.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federerâ€™s Early Life</b></h2>
Roger Federer was born on August 8, 1981, in Basel, Switzerland. His Afrikaner mother, Lynette Federer (now Durand), is from Kempton Park, Gauteng, in South Africa, and his Swiss-German father, Robert Federer, is from Berneck, St. Gallen. His older sister Diana is his only sibling. He was raised in the border towns of Birsfelden, Riehen, and Munchenstein and is proficient in Swiss German, Standard German, English, and French. He also has a working knowledge of Italian and Swedish. His mother tongue is Swiss German.

[caption id="attachment_1942211" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1942211 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1259070794.jpg" alt="Roger Federer" width="1920" height="1280" /> HALLE, GERMANY - JUNE 21: Roger Federer of Switzerland smiles during the Terra Wortmann Open 2023 Tribute to Roger Federer on June 21, 2023 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)[/caption]

He supported the soccer club FC Basel and the Swiss national team while growing up. He also attributes his hand-eye coordination to the varied sports he participated in as a kid, such as basketball and badminton.

The Mighty Federer was an active child. His parents encouraged him to play several sports from a young age. He played Basketball, Tennis, Badminton and Soccer. His prowess with sports helped him stay fit and strong. Federer eventually chose tennis and turned pro at 14. He entered his first junior tournament at 14.

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Federer had his first major accomplishment in 1998 and won the singles and doubles junior Wimbledon championships. By the end of the year, he had attained rank 1 in the ITF and made his ATP debut in the same year.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federerâ€™s Wife and Children</b></h2>
Roger Federer met Miroslava Vavrincova, referred to as Mirka, a former Women's Tennis Association player when they were both representing Switzerland in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. They got married in 2009. She retired from the tour in 2002 due to a foot injury and took up the role of Federer's tour manager.

[caption id="attachment_1942161" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1942161 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1487034095.jpg" alt="Roger Federer, Mirka Federer" width="1920" height="1346" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: (L-R) Roger Federer and Mirka Federer attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)[/caption]

On April 11, 2009, they tied the knot at the Wenkenhof Villa in Riehen, close to Basel, in the presence of a select number of dear friends and family. She gave birth to identical twin girls (Myla and Charlene) in 2009. 2014 saw the birth of a second set of twins, this time fraternal brothers (Lenny and Leo).

Interestingly, Federer's kids also 'love' tennis. <a href="https://people.com/roger-federer-says-he-tries-to-make-the-time-to-coach-all-four-of-his-kids-7968318" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Federer said</a>, <em>"All four kids love it."Â </em>He then continued,Â <em>"The girls didn't love it in the beginning but as they got better, they're enjoying it and playing points now."Â </em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
The 'Swiss Maestro' has often been on the top 10 of theÂ <em>Forbes</em> list of the world's highest-paid athletes, and is on the ninth spot, with total earnings of $130 million on the court. Additionally, Federer receives $95 million from endorsements. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Federer's net worth is around $550 million. Interestingly, this made him the second among the top richest tennis stars as of 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federerâ€™s Career</b></h2>
The Mighty Federer played his first ATP tournament in 1998 in Switzerland. He entered the top 100 in 1999. Federer's first ATP tour win came in 2001 when he won the Milan Indoor Tournament against Julien Boutter. He also reached the quarterfinal of the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open/">French Open</a> that year and made his way into the top 15. In 2002, Federer won his first Masters, The Hamburg Masters, which was played on clay. This achievement put him in the top 10.

In 2003, Federer shocked the world by winning Wimbledon for the first time in his career, at the age of 21. The Swiss finished the year ranked 2 after winning the year-end championships. Since then, he earned the nickname The Mighty Federer as he would go on to impose blinding dominance in ATP events.

[caption id="attachment_1266864" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1266864 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1429297214.jpg" alt="Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe interact during the doubles match between Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)[/caption]

His 2004 season saw him win three Grand Slam titles, as well as becoming the number 1 ranked player for the first time. He ended the year by winning the year-end championships for a second time. Additionally, Federer would play against his greatest rival, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal">Rafael Nadal</a>. Nadal won their first match and set the tone for the 'Fedal' rivalry.

Since then, Nadal and Federer traded Grand Slam titles until <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> stepped onto the scene. His entry would see the formation of the Big 3 of the Open Era.

Owing to the knee injury Federer faced after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/wimbledon-championships/">Wimbledon</a> 2021 and the subsequent surgery, he had to be away from the sport for a significant amount of time. Also, the Swiss star mentioned that he went under the knife to lead a normal life with his family post-retirement. He went on to miss the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/">Australian Open</a> 2022.

This would be the same case for the rest of the Swiss Maestro's career as he was unable to play any Grand Slams. His final match and 1750th match was in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/laver-cup/">Laver Cup</a>. He played alongside his long-time rival Rafael Nadal against Americans Jack Sock and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frances-tiafoe/">Frances Tiafoe</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federerâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Rolex is one of Roger Federer's oldest sponsors. The watch company struck a deal with Federer worth approximately $15 million. He also has tie-ups with major companies such as the Japanese clothing company Uniqlo, and Swiss companies like Credit Suisse, Lindt, and Sunrise Communications.

Federer's deal with Uniqlo is reportedly worth almost $300 million according to ESPN and the Italian tennis journalist Vincenzo Martucci from Sports Senators. He is also sponsored by the sports manufacturing companyÂ Wilson and the luxury and sports car brand- Mercedes-Benz. He also has deals with Louis Vuitton and Switzerland Tourism.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federerâ€™s Shoe Collaboration With Swiss Brand ON</b></h2>
Roger Federer stopped being sponsored by Nike in 2019. Uniqlo approached the former number 1 to sponsor him for clothes. However, he still wore Nike shoes without being sponsored. Eventually, Federer discovered the Swiss shoe company, On. He first found out about the company when he saw his wife wearing them. Later, Federer would see people on the streets of Switzerland donning shoes made by On.

He eventually wore the shoes in training and loved them. Federer approached the board of directors of On and signed a deal with them which included a 3% stake in the company. With Federer on board, On was launched into the mainstream. The company reported immense growth in 2021.

Owing to their newfound popularity, the Swiss shoe company was able toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-wta-tennis-news-nearly-two-billion-worth-gigantic-move-from-roger-federer-as-he-deepens-his-grip-further-as-a-businessman-with-a-new-venture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sign WTA number 1 Iga Swiatek and the up-and-coming American Ben Shelton</a>. With such deals, On plans to target a younger audience.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federerâ€™s Injury and Knee Surgery</b></h2>
Roger Federer was suffering from an injury on his right knee and he underwent surgery for the same in February 2020. He then underwent another knee surgery in June and ended his 2020 season.

<strong>Read more -</strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-memories-of-desolated-past-haunt-novak-djokovic-as-he-re-lives-roger-federer-and-rafael-nadal-dominant-era-hard-for-me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Memories of Desolated Past Haunt Novak Djokovic As He Re-Lives Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Dominant Era- 'Hard for Me..'</a>

Federer's desire to return to the Tour with the Australian Open in 2021 had to, unfortunately, be pushed aside as he didn't have enough time for recovery. The Swiss star made a comeback at the 2021 French Open, followed by a quarter-final run at the Wimbledon Championships.

Post Wimbledon, Federer found the need to have yet another knee surgery and pulled out of the rest of the ATP tour.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer's Records</b></h2>
Federer has won a record 20 Grand Slam titles, including eight Wimbledon titles and six Australian Open titles. Apart from that, he has won a record five consecutive US Open titles, as well as a solitary French Open title in 2009.
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He is one of the eight men to have achieved a Career Grand Slam and reached a record 31 singles Grand Slam finals in the men's division, including ten consecutive appearances, from the 2005 Wimbledon Championships to the 2007 US Open.

Federer has also etched his name on a record 6 ATP Finals titles, and 28 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles. He has also won a record 23 ATP World Tour 500 titles.

At the US Open 2019, Roger Federer became the oldest major quarter-finalist since 39-year-old Jimmy Connors made it to the semi-finals of the 1991 US Open. At Wimbledon 2021, he became the oldest participant in the Open Era.

Federer and Nadal played in every French Open and Wimbledon final from 2006 to 2008. The Swiss maestro has recorded 10 Grand Slam losses against Nadal, who has now surpassed Federer with 22 Grand Slam titles.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer's Retirement</b></h2>
Ever since his short-stinted 2021 run, more questions were asked of Federer about his future. The Swiss Maestro remained honest and revealed that the end was near. After the third knee surgery in the latter half of 2021, Roger wanted to see if he could compete with the best for one last time before calling it quits.

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Roger Federer eventually announced his retirement in September 2022, stating that the Laver Cup would be his final ATP event. At that time, he was <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-nadal-and-djokovic-are-not-at-the-same-level-roger-federers-invincible-legacy-receives-stamp-of-approval-in-the-highly-controversial-goat-debate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holding 20 grand slam titles with 103 titles in total</a>. This record put him at number two for overall titles after Jimmy Connors who leads by six titles. Federer has also come close to getting the Calendar Slam achievement three times in his career, with the French Open eluding him each time.
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Roger Federer's Foundations and Charity</strong></h2>
Along with the huge prize money won during his career, the Swiss Maestro has also accumulated more than $50 million in charity for his foundation. His charity has provided for one million children in Africa. In December 2023, The Roger Federer Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary. According to their official website, the foundation has helped 2,700,000 children until the end of 2023.

Roger Federer was appointed as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2006. According to the official <a href="https://www.unicef.org/goodwill-ambassadors/roger-federer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNICEF website</a>- <em>"Roger supported UNICEF when the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami struck in 2004. In the disasterâ€™s aftermath, he made a significant personal donation to the relief effort, joined other athletes in raising funds and organized an all-star exhibition tournament with proceeds benefiting UNICEFâ€™s tsunami-relief programmes."</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Roger Federer</b><b>â€™s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="height: 24px">Robert Federer; Lynette Federer</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)</td>
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<td style="height: 24px">Miroslava "Mirka" Federer</td>
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<td style="height: 51px">Myla Rose Federer, Charlene Riva Federer, Lenny Federer, Leo Federer</td>
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Roger Federer

Roger FedererÂ 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Roger Federer? Roger Federer is a name that stands out not just in tennis, but across the entire sporting world. Federer, born on August 8, 1981, was among the best players in the men&#8217;s tennis world with a record of 20 Grand Slam titles in the singles division. He is the maker and the breaker of innumerable other records and is also one of the highest-earning athletes in the world. Federer has more than 24 million followers on social media, including 12.12 million on Twitter and 12.1 million on Instagram. Roger Federerâ€™s Early Life Roger Federer was born on August 8, 1981, in Basel, Switzerland. His Afrikaner mother, Lynette Federer (now Durand), is from Kempton Park, Gauteng, in South Africa, and his Swiss-German father, Robert Federer, is from Berneck, St. Gallen. His older sister Diana is his only sibling. He was raised in the border towns of Birsfelden, Riehen, and Munchenstein and is proficient in Swiss German, Standard German, English, and French. He also has a working knowledge of Italian and Swedish. His mother tongue is Swiss German. HALLE, GERMANY &#8211; JUNE 21: Roger Federer of Switzerland smiles during the Terra Wortmann Open 2023 Tribute to Roger Federer on June 21, 2023 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) He supported the soccer club FC Basel and the Swiss national team while growing up. He also attributes his hand-eye coordination to the varied sports he participated in as a kid, such as basketball and badminton. The Mighty Federer was an active child. His parents encouraged him to play several sports from a young age. He played Basketball, Tennis, Badminton and Soccer. His prowess with sports helped him stay fit and strong. Federer eventually chose tennis and turned pro at 14. He entered his first junior tournament at 14. Read more -Â &#8216;End of an Era&#8217;- Tennis World Left Heart-Broken After Saddening Rafael Nadal News Federer had his first major accomplishment in 1998 and won the singles and doubles junior Wimbledon championships. By the end of the year, he had attained rank 1 in the ITF and made his ATP debut in the same year. Roger Federerâ€™s Wife and Children Roger Federer met Miroslava Vavrincova, referred to as Mirka, a former Women&#8217;s Tennis Association player when they were both representing Switzerland in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. They got married in 2009. She retired from the tour in 2002 due to a foot injury and took up the role of Federer&#8217;s tour manager. NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; MAY 01: (L-R) Roger Federer and Mirka Federer attend The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating &#8220;Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty&#8221; at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) On April 11, 2009, they tied the knot at the Wenkenhof Villa in Riehen, close to Basel, in the presence of a select number of dear friends and family. She gave birth to identical twin girls (Myla and Charlene) in 2009. 2014 saw the birth of a second set of twins, this time fraternal brothers (Lenny and Leo). Interestingly, Federer&#8217;s kids also &#8216;love&#8217; tennis. Federer said, &#8220;All four kids love it.&#8221;Â He then continued,Â &#8220;The girls didn&#8217;t love it in the beginning but as they got better, they&#8217;re enjoying it and playing points now.&#8221;Â  Roger Federer&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 The &#8216;Swiss Maestro&#8217; has often been on the top 10 of theÂ Forbes list of the world&#8217;s highest-paid athletes, and is on the ninth spot, with total earnings of $130 million on the court. Additionally, Federer receives $95 million from endorsements. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Federer&#8217;s net worth is around $550 million. Interestingly, this made him the second among the top richest tennis stars as of 2023. Roger Federerâ€™s Career The Mighty Federer played his first ATP tournament in 1998 in Switzerland. He entered the top 100 in 1999. Federer&#8217;s first ATP tour win came in 2001 when he won the Milan Indoor Tournament against Julien Boutter. He also reached the quarterfinal of the French Open that year and made his way into the top 15. In 2002, Federer won his first Masters, The Hamburg Masters, which was played on clay. This achievement put him in the top 10. In 2003, Federer shocked the world by winning Wimbledon for the first time in his career, at the age of 21. The Swiss finished the year ranked 2 after winning the year-end championships. Since then, he earned the nickname The Mighty Federer as he would go on to impose blinding dominance in ATP events. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe interact during the doubles match between Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe of Team World and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup) His 2004 season saw him win three Grand Slam titles, as well as becoming the number 1 ranked player for the first time. He ended the year by winning the year-end championships for a second time. Additionally, Federer would play against his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal. Nadal won their first match and set the tone for the &#8216;Fedal&#8217; rivalry. Since then, Nadal and Federer traded Grand Slam titles until Novak Djokovic stepped onto the scene. His entry would see the formation of the Big 3 of the Open Era. Owing to the knee injury Federer faced after Wimbledon 2021 and the subsequent surgery, he had to be away from the sport for a significant amount of time. Also, the Swiss star mentioned that he went under the knife to lead a normal life with his family post-retirement. He went on to miss the Australian Open 2022. This would be the same case for the rest of the Swiss Maestro&#8217;s career as he was unable to play any Grand Slams. His final match and 1750th match was in the Laver Cup. He played alongside his long-time rival Rafael Nadal against Americans Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe. Roger Federerâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Rolex is one of Roger Federer&#8217;s oldest sponsors. The watch company struck a deal with Federer worth approximately $15 million. He also has tie-ups with major companies such as the Japanese clothing company Uniqlo, and Swiss companies like Credit Suisse, Lindt, and Sunrise Communications. Federer&#8217;s deal with Uniqlo is reportedly worth almost $300 million according to ESPN and the Italian tennis journalist Vincenzo Martucci from Sports Senators. He is also sponsored by the sports manufacturing companyÂ Wilson and the luxury and sports car brand- Mercedes-Benz. He also has deals with Louis Vuitton and Switzerland Tourism. Roger Federerâ€™s Shoe Collaboration With Swiss Brand ON Roger Federer stopped being sponsored by Nike in 2019. Uniqlo approached the former number 1 to sponsor him for clothes. However, he still wore Nike shoes without being sponsored. Eventually, Federer discovered the Swiss shoe company, On. He first found out about the company when he saw his wife wearing them. Later, Federer would see people on the streets of Switzerland donning shoes made by On. He eventually wore the shoes in training and loved them. Federer approached the board of directors of On and signed a deal with them which included a 3% stake in the company. With Federer on board, On was launched into the mainstream. The company reported immense growth in 2021. Owing to their newfound popularity, the Swiss shoe company was able toÂ sign WTA number 1 Iga Swiatek and the up-and-coming American Ben Shelton. With such deals, On plans to target a younger audience. Roger Federerâ€™s Injury and Knee Surgery Roger Federer was suffering from an injury on his right knee and he underwent surgery for the same in February 2020. He then underwent another knee surgery in June and ended his 2020 season. Read more &#8211;Memories of Desolated Past Haunt Novak Djokovic As He Re-Lives Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Dominant Era- &#8216;Hard for Me..&#8217; Federer&#8217;s desire to return to the Tour with the Australian Open in 2021 had to, unfortunately, be pushed aside as he didn&#8217;t have enough time for recovery. The Swiss star made a comeback at the 2021 French Open, followed by a quarter-final run at the Wimbledon Championships. Post Wimbledon, Federer found the need to have yet another knee surgery and pulled out of the rest of the ATP tour. Roger Federer&#8217;s Records Federer has won a record 20 Grand Slam titles, including eight Wimbledon titles and six Australian Open titles. Apart from that, he has won a record five consecutive US Open titles, as well as a solitary French Open title in 2009. He is one of the eight men to have achieved a Career Grand Slam and reached a record 31 singles Grand Slam finals in the men&#8217;s division, including ten consecutive appearances, from the 2005 Wimbledon Championships to the 2007 US Open. Federer has also etched his name on a record 6 ATP Finals titles, and 28 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles. He has also won a record 23 ATP World Tour 500 titles. At the US Open 2019, Roger Federer became the oldest major quarter-finalist since 39-year-old Jimmy Connors made it to the semi-finals of the 1991 US Open. At Wimbledon 2021, he became the oldest participant in the Open Era. Federer and Nadal played in every French Open and Wimbledon final from 2006 to 2008. The Swiss maestro has recorded 10 Grand Slam losses against Nadal, who has now surpassed Federer with 22 Grand Slam titles. Roger Federer&#8217;s Retirement Ever since his short-stinted 2021 run, more questions were asked of Federer about his future. The Swiss Maestro remained honest and revealed that the end was near. After the third knee surgery in the latter half of 2021, Roger wanted to see if he could compete with the best for one last time before calling it quits. Image credits &#8211; Imago Roger Federer eventually announced his retirement in September 2022, stating that the Laver Cup would be his final ATP event. At that time, he was holding 20 grand slam titles with 103 titles in total. This record put him at number two for overall titles after Jimmy Connors who leads by six titles. Federer has also come close to getting the Calendar Slam achievement three times in his career, with the French Open eluding him each time. Roger Federer&#8217;s Foundations and Charity Along with the huge prize money won during his career, the Swiss Maestro has also accumulated more than $50 million in charity for his foundation. His charity has provided for one million children in Africa. In December 2023, The Roger Federer Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary. According to their official website, the foundation has helped 2,700,000 children until the end of 2023. Roger Federer was appointed as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2006. According to the official UNICEF website&#8211; &#8220;Roger supported UNICEF when the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami struck in 2004. In the disasterâ€™s aftermath, he made a significant personal donation to the relief effort, joined other athletes in raising funds and organized an all-star exhibition tournament with proceeds benefiting UNICEFâ€™s tsunami-relief programmes.&#8221; Roger Federerâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram rogerfederer  Twitter Roger Federer  Facebook Roger Federer    Name Roger Federer  Born August 8, 1981  Place of Birth Basel, Switzerland  Nationality Swiss  Education Graduate  Parents Robert Federer; Lynette Federer  Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)  Weight 187 lbs  Wife Miroslava &#8220;Mirka&#8221; Federer  Kids Myla Rose Federer, Charlene Riva Federer, Lenny Federer, Leo Federer

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