The World's Highest-Paid Tennis Players 2017

 But for all the star power missing in Queens, the biggest name in the sport, Roger Federer, is there with a shot to claim a third Grand Slam title in 2017. Federer’s remarkably consistent run at or near the top of his sport is one reason why sponsors pay him nearly $60 million a year, the most of any athlete on the planet from endorsements. Federer’s total earnings of $64 million between June 2016 and June 2017 make him the highest-paid player in tennis for the 12th straight year.

Federer missed the second half of 2016 recovering from a knee injury. It was his first extended break since he turned pro in 1998. Last year was the first time he failed to win a tournament since 2000. The Swiss maestro returned to the court with a flourish in 2017 by capturing the Australian Open and Wimbledon to increase his record Grand Slam total to 19. He added three other tourney titles in 2017 and has lost only three matches so far. Federer, 36, is ancient in tennis years but is still standing while many of his rivals are sidelined.

Federer has won $108 million in prize money in his career, but the total is dwarfed by his off-court earnings from appearances and endorsements. His latest pact is with pasta brand Barilla. The deal runs more than five years and is expected to net Fed roughly $40 million.

Many of Federer's sponsor relationships run a decade-plus. His partners include Wilson, Credit Suisse, Mercedes, Rolex, Lindt, Jura, Moet & Chandon, Sunrise and NetJets. Nike remains his biggest benefactor in a deal that yields Federer roughly $10 million a year.