Jumat, 24 Agustus 2012

Federer king (again) of money

The world No. 1 is also the number one earning 54 million dollars in the last 12 months according to Forbes, 45 of which were in sponsorships and exhibitions. Perhaps this is why, at age 31, the Genius (tennis affairs) does not think to retire? Novak Djokovic is also the reigning U.S. Open and the favorite according to bookies and pundits, but it is still the man to beat him, Roger Federer. In many ways. The Best tout court, and especially off court, given what brings the latest rankings on the earnings of players to Forbes. Between July 2011 and July 2012 the Corps seems to have walked away with 54.3 million dollars (over 43 million), of which 9.3 in official tournaments and prize money among as many as 45 commercial contracts, performances and assorted appearances. Its main sponsor is Nike, which passes more than 10 million per year, but also Rolex, Gillette, Credit Suisse, Lindt and Mercedes are doing their part. For the # 1 most enduring in the history of Open tennis performances in particular are quite profitable: its employment base is around a million dollars, and the tour of five match " friendly "in South America in December, promises to be one of the most lucrative in history (and less tiring: Roger already sweating a little when playing seriously, let alone performance) for a tennis player. Infinite merit of his talent, his media appeal, of course, but also tennis in general. A sport increasingly globalized and pleasing the fans, who despite a terrible economic crisis that has lasted five years has never ceased to provide revenue more than generous to the top player. If someone searches for an explanation of the less noble passion to want to compete unchanged and the 31 year old bi-Swiss father, well 'this is a starting point not bad. Also according to estimates by Forbes, the top-ten ranking over the last 12 months have rummaged $ 212 million, 75 percent of which thanks to the sponsors and exhibitions. Doing the lion's share of the men are obviously the top three of the rankings, Federer himself, Djokovic and Nadal, although with the victory at the Olympics even Andy Murray should take a leap of quality (according to some analysts English gold in London could make around thirty million pounds a year in the coming seasons). In the women the number of collections is always one Maria Sharapova, to 27 million dollars, and probably also its new line of candy, Sugarpova, will replenish the check. If you're curious to know what are the richest players behind the duo Roger & Mary, here are the current prices of Forbes: 1) Roger Federer 54.3 million dollars 2) Rafael Nadal 32.4 3) Maria Sharapova 27.1 4) Novak Djokovic 19.8 5) Li Na 18.4 6) Serena Willliams 16.3 7) Caroline Wozniacki 13.7 8) Andy Murray 12 9) Victoria Azarenka 9.7 10) 8.8 Roddick.

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