Rafael Nadal has elected to hang up his racket with one of the sport’s all-time greats confirming his retirement, so The Tennis Gazette has looked into his career earnings.
The Spaniard called time on his professional career on October 10, 2024 at 38 years old with Nadal retiring following two ‘especially’ difficult years with injuries. His final appearance on a court will be at the Davis Cup Finals in November 2024 as Nadal eyes his fifth title for Spain.
Nadal first achieved Davis Cup glory with his country as Spain won the annual competition in 2004, before lifting the title again in 2009, 2011 and 2019. The 2000s and early 2010s would be the peak of Nadal’s professional career after injuries started to ruin his ability to compete.
Few in tennis would match what Nadal brought to the court when at his physical best. Nadal was especially dominant at the French Open as the Mallorca native won 14 Grand Slam titles at Rolland Garros. He retires as the most successful player in the history of the French Open.
Nadal also enjoyed success in the other Grand Slam events on the ATP Tour. Wimbledon saw the Spaniard secure glory twice, the Australian Open relished Nadal’s skills for two titles and the US Open witnessed the left-handed superstar sweep four titles over an illustrious career.
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Grand Slam successes are not the only titles in Nadal’s trophy cabinet, too, as his retirement arrived with 92 singles and 11 doubles career titles. His haul also included two Olympic gold medals as Nadal won the Beijing 2008 men’s singles and Rio 2016 doubles with Marc Lopez.
So, with lots of success since making his professional debut at the Spain F10 Futures back in September 2001 against Guillermo Platel-Varas, Nadal has also earned a fortune. With that in mind, The Tennis Gazette has taken a look at the career earnings of tennis legend, Nadal.
Rafael Nadal’s career singles earnings: $117,427,672
Over his 23-year professional career, Nadal has amassed a career earnings in singles games of $117,427,672 – as of October 2024. Based on the current exchange rates, that converts to £89,813,381 or €107,399,349. But it is far from the full career earnings that Nadal has made.
Rafael Nadal’s career earnings at Grand Slams: $62,295,423
Of Nadal’s career singles earnings, $62,295,423 (£47,645,720) even came at Grand Slams.
Rafael Nadal’s career French Open earnings: $26,792,582 (£20,493,512 / €24,504,228)
Rafael Nadal’s career US Open earnings: $16,544,300 (£12,653,742 / €15,127,363)
Rafael Nadal’s career Australian Open earnings: $11,064,100 (£8,462,266 / €10,116,515)
Rafael Nadal’s career Wimbledon earnings: $7,897,861 (£6,040,600 / €7,221,449)
Rafael Nadal’s career doubles earnings: $992,788
Nadal has also earned $992,788 (£759,319 / €907,746) in doubles games during his career.
Rafael Nadal’s career doubles earnings at Grand Slams: $86,115
Of Nadal’s career earnings in doubles games, $86,115 (£65,863) also came at Grand Slams.
Rafael Nadal’s career French Open doubles earnings: N/A
Rafael Nadal’s career US Open doubles earnings: $55,000 (£42,065 / €50,293)
Rafael Nadal’s career Australian Open doubles earnings: $23,393 (£17,892 / €21,391)
Rafael Nadal’s career Wimbledon doubles earnings: $7,722 (£5,906 / €7,061)
Rafael Nadal’s full career earnings: $118,420,460
As of October 2024 after Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, he had amassed a total career earnings of $118,420,460 (£90,569,105 / €108,279,524).
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