WASHINGTON: Roger Federer landed the top spot of 2020 Forbes list of the highest-paid athletes with pre-tax earnings of $106.3 million, Xinhua news agency reported.
It is the first time the Swiss tennis legend tops the annual list. His earning includes $6.3 million in prize money and $100 million from endorsements and appearance fees.
His previous best ranking was second in 2013. Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo was second on the list with $105 million. Argentine football star Lionel Messi ranked third on $104 million. – Bernama
