The 25 richest tennis stars in the world have been named

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have spent years entertaining us on court, but who comes out on top when it comes to the financial battle?

Sports stars make their millions in different avenues, from prize money, sponsorships and endorsements or even guest appearances.

Wealthygorilla.com have compiled a list of the top 25 richest tennis players in the world, including ex and current pros. The usual suspects all feature, but number one may come as a bit of a surprise.

The 25 richest tennis players in the world

25. Justine Henin $14 million

24. Victoria Azarenka $15 million

23. Martina Navratilova $15 million

22. Marat Safin $15 million

21. David Ferrer $16 million

20. Ana Ivanovic $16 million

19. Chris Evert $16 million

18. Jim Courier $18 million

17. Billie Jean King $20 million

16. Agnieszka Radwanska $25 million

15. Andy Roddick $30 million

14. Bjon Borg $40 million

13. Li Na $50 million

12. Anna Kournikova $50 million

11. Venus Williams $95 million

You cannot be serious! Tennis Hall of Famer John McEnroe kicks off the top 10 in this list. His accumulated net worth reaches the $100 million mark.

The seven time Grand Slam winner will often feature as part of the BBC’s commentary team and was famous for his big hair and headband, along with his run ins with umpires!

The greatest British tennis player ended a 77 year drought for a home winner at Wimbledon in 2013, doubling his tally three years later in 2016. He also has a US Open crown in 2012 to complete his Grand Slam hattrick.

Murray still competes, but the 35 year olds stint at the top of the game appears to have been cut short after he has been plagued with injury problems.

Maria Sharapova burst onto the tennis scene as a 17 year old