Wimbledon legend Roger Federer has continued to earn huge sums since retiring from tennis, but NBA legend Michael Jordan is the world's richest athlete

Tennis legend Roger Federer has joined the rank of global billionaires with a net worth of US$1.3 billion, mostly stemmed from the long-term sponsorship deals signed during his 24-year career.

Tennis superstar Roger Federer is now one of the few athletes who can now count themselves a billionaire. Federer, who won 20 Grand Slams between 2003 and 2018, amassed $130.6 million in prize money during a 24-year playing career that ended in 2022.