Tennis

[Temptation]

@Temptation

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Norwood Nadal 💀

 

[Windhook]

 

[Richard.H]

Ok, I severely underestimated his willpower. This young man has a good shot of reaching/surpassing the GOAT assuming no major injuries. Incredible display of resilience after those severe cramps in the previous match.

 

[Richard.H]

It's Alcaraz era now. Sinner and Zverev are behind and Djokovic is at the end. Something like Federer's prime years 2003-2007.

If so, he needs to make the most of it. Surely there will be another "Nadal/Djoker" coming up that will tailor their game to beat him.

 

[Richard.H]

Sinner might have had a good chance in the final actually if he had beat Djokovic in straight sets and went in as the fresher of the two, but he was cooked either way once that became a marathon 5 setter as well.

Neither Fonseca, Draper, Shelton, or anyone new looks close to challenging though so Sinner needs to step up a bit or next batch of majors might be a coronation for Alcanaldo.

Sinner seemed a little off this tournament both physically and mentally. He looked a lot better in the US Open.

 

[Windhook]

If so, he needs to make the most of it. Surely there will be another "Nadal/Djoker" coming up that will tailor their game to beat him.

Looks like he would, because Sinner especially is a constant threat, but not equal in my view.

Surely there's another generation coming up from the youth championships. It won't be 2026-2042 Alcaraz domination.

 

[Temptation]

One of the most marketable athletes in history 🐐 @Fati_Future_BallonDor @Rassvet @delancey


Highest-Paid Active Tennis Players by Year 💰

2005 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$32M
2006 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$35M
2007 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$36M
2008 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$43M
2009 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$45M
2010 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$47M
2011 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$50M
2012 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$54M
2013 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$71M
2014 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$56M
2015 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$67M
2016 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$68M
2017 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$64M
2018 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$77M
2019 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$93M
2020 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$106M
2021 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$90M
2022 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$90M
2023 – Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸~$38M
2024 – Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸 ~$42M
2025 – Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸 ~$48M
2026 – Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸 ~$50M (est.)

Source: Forbes
(All figures are approximate annual earnings in USD: prize money + endorsements.)

 

[delancey]

One of the most marketable athletes in history 🐐 @Fati_Future_BallonDor @Rassvet @delancey


Highest-Paid Active Tennis Players by Year 💰

2005 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$32M
2006 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$35M
2007 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$36M
2008 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$43M
2009 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$45M
2010 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$47M
2011 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$50M
2012 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$54M
2013 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$71M
2014 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$56M
2015 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$67M
2016 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$68M
2017 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$64M
2018 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$77M
2019 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$93M
2020 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$106M
2021 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$90M
2022 – Roger Federer 🇨🇭 ~$90M
2023 – Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸~$38M
2024 – Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸 ~$42M
2025 – Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸 ~$48M
2026 – Carlos Alcaraz 🇪🇸 ~$50M (est.)

Source: Forbes
(All figures are approximate annual earnings in USD: prize money + endorsements.)

What is interesting is Djokovic's earnings in 2023 @ 38m USD, despite being the player with the highest GS titles in history.

I know he had the controversy at the AO a few years ago. Maybe that's why his brand dipped?

 

[Temptation]

What is interesting is Djokovic's earnings in 2023 @ 38m USD, despite being the player with the highest GS titles in history.

I know he had the controversy at the AO a few years ago. Maybe that's why his brand dipped?

No, that's not the reason at all.

He was never anywhere nearly as marketable as RF. RF can fill up stadiums and pull crowds anywhere in the world. Every big brand wants RF to represent them. He's the number 1 choice for luxury brands.

He transcends the sport. Even people like Fati who don't know shit about Tennis recognise RF. If Tennis was half as big as Soccer, RF would be the biggest athlete ever worldwide. He's already richer than Messi and Ronaldo despite playing a far more niche and posh sport.

@Rassvet

 

[delancey]

No, that's not the reason at all.

He was never anywhere nearly as marketable as RF. RF can fill up stadiums and pull crowds anywhere in the world. Every big brand wants RF to represent them. He's the number 1 choice for luxury brands.

He transcends the sport. Even people like Fati who don't know shit about Tennis recognise RF. If Tennis was half as big as Soccer, RF would be the biggest athlete ever worldwide. He's already richer than Messi and Ronaldo despite playing a far more niche and posh sport.

@Rassvet

I agree 100%. But why is that? Why is Fed more marketable than Djokovic?

Do you play tennis dude? 🎾

 

[GloryHunter 007]

I agree 100%. But why is that? Why is Fed more marketable than Djokovic?

Do you play tennis dude? 🎾

His style of play should be the top reason for me.

 

[Catta]

Federer is the Tennis goat, doesn't matter that Djokovic has more titles. Federer Will always have a bigger following and be more marketable. Also Djokovic is a boring but efficient player, unlike Federer who is both entertaining and efficient.

The other thing they are called the big 3, but the Federer/Nadal rivalry was the highlight for me in tennis, and I think for most fans also.

 

[GloryHunter 007]

Federer is the Tennis goat, doesn't matter that Djokovic has more titles. Federer Will always have a bigger following and be more marketable. Also Djokovic is a boring but efficient player, unlike Federer who is both entertaining and efficient.

The other thing they are called the big 3, but the Federer/Nadal rivalry was the highlight for me in tennis, and I think for most fans also.

Federer has more titles... but I get what you meant, Đoković has most majors masters and tour finals. So that makes him statistically the best in history.

Nadal is most dominant on single surface and Federer transcends tennis the most out of the 3 by far and is a fan favourite.

Even if he beat Alcaraz, the debate would rage on so there's no point discussing it.

 

[Temptation]

I agree 100%. But why is that? Why is Fed more marketable than Djokovic?

Stunning style of play
Iconic moments
Suave polished personality
Great fashion sense
Fluent in multiple languages
People try to copy him
Great business acumen
Great ambassador and role model
No controversies
Many famous celebrities are Federer fans
Connections with powerful people like Bill Gates and Anna Wintour
Arrogant/cocky at times but still very likeable

TLDR: He's HIM.

Do you play tennis dude? 🎾

Yup

 

[delancey]

Stunning style of play
Iconic moments
Suave polished personality
Great fashion sense
Fluent in multiple languages
People try to copy him
Great business acumen
Great ambassador and role model
No controversies
Many famous celebrities are Federer fans
Connections with powerful people like Bill Gates and Anna Wintour
Arrogant/cocky at times but still very likeable

TLDR: He's HIM.


Yup

Agreed. Well said!👍🏻