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21. Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. John Isner (USA)
Roland Garros 2011 - mardi 24 mai - 1er tour - Court Philippe Chatrier

Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. John Isner (USA)
Roland Garros 2011 – mardi 24 mai – 1er tour – Court Philippe Chatrier

Total Earnings: $37.5 million

Prize Money: $5.5 million

Endorsements: $32 million

Last year was the first Nadal did not win a Grand Slam event since 2004, putting an end to his 10-year streak, the longest in men’s tennis history. Nadal is a fan favorite and banked millions for his appearance at the IPTL matches in December. His endorsement partners include Nike, Babolat, Kia Motors, Telefonica, Banco Sabadell, Richard Mille, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Kia renewed its deal with Nadal year last for an additional five years through 2020. Nadal’s $78 million in career prize money ranks third all-time behind Federer and Djokovic.

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