Injuries have briefly interrupted the growing rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, but the two young stars continue to dominate tennis earnings. Sinner leads the overall list with an estimated $58 million in pre-tax income over the past year, while Alcaraz follows with $53.7 million.

Here are the 10 highest-paid tennis players in 2026, according to Forbes:

1. Jannik Sinner — $58 million

On-court: $23 million | Off-court: $35 million
The Italian earned his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and remains the world No. 1. His sponsors include Gucci, Lavazza, De Cecco and Allianz.

2. Carlos Alcaraz — $53.7 million

On-court: $15.7 million | Off-court: $38 million
Alcaraz remains tennis’ highest earner from endorsements, with partnerships including Infosys and Ant International. He also won the Australian Open in 2026.

3. Serena Williams — $40.1 million

On-court: $0.1 million | Off-court: $40 million
Williams returned to competitive tennis this summer after almost four years away. Much of her income comes from endorsements, investments and business ventures.

4. Aryna Sabalenka — $36.1 million

On-court: $13.1 million | Off-court: $23 million
The Belarusian star has won three tournaments in 2026 and remains one of the biggest names in women’s tennis, with deals including Emirates and Stella Artois.

5. Coco Gauff — $35.5 million

On-court: $7.5 million | Off-court: $28 million
Gauff continues to build her profile both on and off the court, with more than a dozen major sponsors and a growing presence in media projects.

6. Novak Djokovic — $30.2 million

On-court: $5.2 million | Off-court: $25 million
The 24-time Grand Slam champion remains one of tennis’ biggest commercial stars despite entering the later stages of his career.

7. Qinwen Zheng — $22.6 million

On-court: $0.6 million | Off-court: $22 million
Despite struggling with injuries and a drop in rankings, Zheng remains highly marketable in China, with sponsorships including Alipay, Yili and Turkish Airlines.

8. Iga Swiatek — $20.5 million

On-court: $5.5 million | Off-court: $15 million
The six-time Grand Slam champion added the Canadian Open to her collection in 2026 and remains backed by brands including Coach, On and Oral-B.

9. Alexander Zverev — $18.7 million

On-court: $13.7 million | Off-court: $5 million
Zverev claimed his first Grand Slam title by winning the French Open in June. He now has more than $68 million in career ATP prize money.

10. Elena Rybakina — $17.4 million

On-court: $11.4 million | Off-court: $6 million
The Kazakhstan representative won the Australian Open in January after ending 2025 with a WTA Finals triumph. Her sponsors include Yonex, Bank RBK and Vanguart.