How Roger Federer Became the First Tennis Billionaire

[@johnnyquest9519]

The best business move he ever made was to continue playing the game

[@PTbench]

Yes and the beautiful thing about that is that he didn't do it for business.

[@angejo5591]

PTbench 100% facts

[@lazios]

Spam Mail For us who love him sure but for his money doesn't change too much.😉 I'm sorry for my "google-eng" but I want to say my opinion because I don't think people have clear the Federer money-value and now that him won against Nike (the RF brand) the value is even more; anyway Federer will continue to be a Rolex, Mercedes, Moet-chandon, Barilla, Uniqlo (etc) man even when doesn't play more (probably re-discussing some contracts). Not to mention the agency who founded with his agent (the one that organizes the Laver cup to understand); in short he already is a billionaire (and I'm sure he will use this money in the right way because is smart but a good man also).

[@johnnyquest9519]

@@PTbench he didn't do it for a business. That is true, but it is business.

[@johnnyquest9519]

@@lazios he will be fine either way he goes. I'm just saying by him staying in the game and marketing himself was very smart

[@felixyatin8086]

Gillette, Nike, Rolex, Mercedez, UNIQLO. He's James Bond in tennis.

[@reverse2190]

Wilson, credit suisse, netjets,barilla and I'm sure there is more.

[@plastikaaa]

Sport is racist richest athletes are black!

[@plastikaaa]

@MUFC fotball is boring NBA ftw

[@liyaha.4611]

@MUFC I give it until 2026-2030. With the world cup I think it will blossom over there.

[@kake2978]

@@plastikaaa how the hell is sport racist? Pele, tiger woods So many legends In which sport were blacks actually downgraded

[@christophransmayr4499]

Hes a legend, met him while hiking in the swiss alps! Hes very humble

[@DailyDoseOfInternet]

Christoph Ransmayr lucky!

[@SpookyStorkRunningWild]

fancy seeing you here, daily dose of internet

[@selimcihaner8668]

Spooky Stork Running Wild fr wtf

[@RacketBlue]

You are so lucky

[@ginefribenjamin]

Daily Dose Of Internet wait watttttt why are you here lmfao

[@DailyDoseOfInternet]

Love this channel

[@AthleticInterest]

Thank you!

[@jamesh290]

didnt expect you to be here

[@kuso6603]

Me neither, I did not expect you to be here as well. Keep up the good work.

[@psichoparano]

You're a Federer Fan :D

[@liamhuges]

How can you "love" this channel? He made two big mistakes in the beginning, which would make me question everything else afterwards so I stopped watching. While Federer was close to the top in season earnings, the last time he made most money in a season was 11 years ago - in 2009. And no, he is not a second place of ATP prize money leaders because of an inflation. Even adjusted for inflation, he would still be number two. I like and respect Federer but people seem to give him way too much credit where it doesn't belong. Which makes his other, real achievements, automatically less admirable.

[@HiddenWen]

Honestly, he deserves everything he has achieved. He started out working hard and becoming the GOAT of Tennis, and now he's transitioned into becoming a smart businessman.

[@jameswalker6864]

Yes, most consider Federer the GOAT of tennis. It is either him or Nadal or Djokovic. I would personally go with Roger because he has the most Slams.

[@jackgreen5627]

Nobody deserves a billion dollars in a world where skeletal children starve and millions of Americans are food insecure.

[@maxstooajnik5962]

Jack Green unfortunately that is Capitalism

[@campkira]

so? there are billion tennis player... but he only few than try endlessly to made as money as possible....

[@hannahcalpe5992]

Certainly and I dont think enough credit (yes - despite all the praises he continues to receive) has been given to him starting his RF Foundation at a young age of 22. Kinda tells you what kind of person he really is. Such an inspiration!

[@vasekfrydl6373]

A person like this is born once in a century.

[@panneetantinukul5658]

John Mac said it so.

[@RajniSharma-yt4re]

I would like to say millenium but then facts are facts

[@aniezaliezas6451]

Covic 19 money is nothing

[@panneetantinukul5658]

@@aniezaliezas6451 But you can help another people to have foods and live better this time.

[@aniezaliezas6451]

@@panneetantinukul5658 you're right I like that

[@faisalflik111]

He is not just a great ambassador of tennis and a great champion but a greater human being

[@CurbsidePuppet]

Federer is just larger than life.

[@bohemiandoomer44]

No, he is just a person, although a great one

[@patrikmachac-z7e]

Normal person like everybody else. He is just playing tennis and have right people around him. It isn't magic ffs

[@Juandinggong]

Absolutely

[@Juandinggong]

Hmhmhm uhhUhuh do you even play tennis?

[@PepTalkTillYouDrop]

He has a very likeable personality. I was drawn to him as a kid and liked him the first time I watched him play.

[@panneetantinukul5658]

He is loved everywhere. Perfect roll model.

[@sumnahlennon4516]

Indeed, he's the definition of a role model.

[@ludensregisluciscaelum7636]

I love people who devote their lives to medicine and saving lives or taking care of the sick/old/handicap.

[@stevenholton438]

Like a roll bar!

[@jamievidd775]

"role"

[@GulshanSharmalive]

yeah perfect swiss roll

[@640A]

Federer has always been very conscious of his image and brand on and off the court. Mirka & his agent Tony also have played a huge roll in his financial success!

[@user-kh9zx1du8s]

Schumacher made me love Formula1 just like Federer made me fall in love with Tennis...When you watch both...You have the feeling you are watching something very special

[@seashackf1]

Schumi was the first billionaire athlete over 15 years ago, but they didn’t include him on the list.

[@aanandjain9902]

He's just unbeleivable.A Genius. A Brand. An Icon. A Legend. A Superstar. An Experience. A Trendsetter . A Role model.The GOAT and yet difficult to beleive that he is also just another Human Being who carries himself with Elegance, Honesty and is respectful and Friendly. I dont have any adjectives left. What the heck..I think He must be an Alien!!

[@hannahcalpe5992]

your comment pretty much sums it up! lol

[@filipostojic1239]

The wonderful Roger Federer, one of if not THE greatest player ever. A true inspiration for me as a childhood hero. :)

[@jaiskreno]

Me too, I hate that Serbs in my country can’t look because they are blinded because a serbian person is famous… Djokovic sucks.

[@MrBOBANRAJOVIC]

That is Why i prefer djokovic and Not 40-15 Federer the businessman

[@starllama2149]

@@MrBOBANRAJOVIC how does this have any relevance?

[@stephen729]

@@jaiskreno djokovic is the goat

[@jaiskreno]

Federer is a elegant butterfly

[@devshabong1263]

I am one of his fan off and on the court. He is genuine genius in everything he touched.

[@MrPanSzymon]

He's an icon at this moment, more than a sportman or human, he's a brand himself

[@anakinskyguy6582]

Exactly the same as Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s more a brand himself than a footballer

[@marjansarec2337]

@@anakinskyguy6582 Penaldo is a selfish idiot, he's nothing like Federer

[@bayerum]

@@marjansarec2337 There's a certain difference between individual and team sports.

[@LiamSpiersTennis]

Imagine Federer runs for Swiss prime minister 😂😂😂 that’d be amazing

[@santibergallo]

If that happens it's going to be the first time someone outside of Switzerland knows their prime minister.

[@LiamSpiersTennis]

Santiago Bergallo haha lol that’s true 😂

[@joelluder8549]

he cant really run for Prime minister here in Switzerland. Or at least the system doesnt allow that directly he has to be voted as such by the federal assembly and first he would have to become one of the 7 in the federal council.

[@alexsanso3028]

@@joelluder8549 he's in the Federer council!

[@worldofsports7305]

I bet he could win

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

He deserves every dollar he makes. He’s the epitome of a role model you want for your kids. A legend of his sport and an intelligent businessman.

[@djvectrex]

He is such an amazing human and athlete! Such a great role model who will be missed greatly when he retires from the sport! It's been inspiring to watch his journey, thank you Roger!

[@anshumangupta2108]

The best move this channel made is dissecting the video in parts and also informing the viewer about the timestamp of each part

[@MrMajorDirt]

one of the few who fully deserves what hes got!

[@justicesangweni4598]

Your content is so unique. Can't wait until you have sponsorship. Keep this up

[@89strangelove]

I was thinking just the opposite. It's interesting how our minds operate. How is this unique content? Haven't learned anything that I didn't know. On top of it, there are typos and silly statements like Roger developed an image of "the international and culture-loving person who sells pasta" .. simply, what? He did a Barilla ad, it's an ad, he did it, that's it. I watched it because I just love Roger. The great Roger Federer. So many great nights and performances

[@justicesangweni4598]

@@89strangelove your problem is that you're a fanatic. I just wanted to get some information to waste a few minutes. It turned into a nice watch. I don't give three donkeys how far up your "hoo hoo" Rodger Federers "rocket" is, this video was nice and I liked it.

[@89strangelove]

@@justicesangweni4598 well nothing against you liking it, just saying that I've found it interesting that you found the most common info "original".

[@annewalden3795]

Roger has a powerful intelligence and an amazing memory and would make a formidable diplomat. He is clearly good at making money and I would be delighted if he also tried to make the world a better place for humans to live. 2021 is proving to be a dreadful year with Covid rampant and Afghanistan once again at the mercy of murderous fanatics . We need someone who can inspire others to stop the anger , greed and nationalism which corrodes every effort to improve conditions for the average citizen.

[@FLG232]

A remarkable human being in every facet of his life

[@rachitagrawal8058]

He is a genius, on and off the court.

[@nelsonreyes2983]

I like Roger Federer not only as a great tennis player but also a great human being. His successes as a player and as a businessman are well deserved due to his kindness, humility and dedication. Congratulations on your new endeavor!

[@andrewaupositivepsychology]

Roger Federer is so inspiring just by being the man himself. His accolades speak volume but his attitude (as shown in public) is nothing but remarkable. Keep pushing boundaries and go for the long-term are what I learnt in this video.

[@andrewaupositivepsychology]

@Christy Dolan Hi, I agree with you and appreciate your sharing from another perspective. Indeed, being in the public eye is a "game" in its own and he has played it well. And I'm sure this is together with the support and ideas of those around him. Well, I try to pick out the good things (and the bad if I'm aware) that I see and learn from them. Thanks for your honest sharing. I hear you. BE BLESSED!

[@__jan6113]

Christy Dolan that doesn’t mean prostitute for corporate at all. Obviously none of us knew about that Tiger Woods scandal and he rightfully cut ties with him after knowing those things about woods. Since then now Woods is seen at box of Rafa at US Open does that mean Rafa is bad?

[@__jan6113]

Christy Dolan endorsements work in both ways. The company gets benefits from emotions of people towards their favourites while athletes benefit financially as well since they aren’t going to play forever considering the physical limits in sports. Prostitution is selling yourself keeping moral values aside which isn’t done here. They don’t endorse bad or harmful things. Every athlete in every sport is involved with endorsement that doesn’t make them prostitutes imo. And if that forces them to keep the image clean than it’s rather good since so many people look up to them as role models and being a clean role model is better than abusive or disrespectful one without money. And anything when practiced over a certain amount of time becomes a habit which in his case since he is involved for more than around decade with these companies I believe is his habit to be nice and staying away from unnecessary scandals. In case of Woods more than friendship it was again because of involvement with Nike. Like before he was seen as friend of Roger in his box and after that scandal now a friend of Rafa which I don’t believe is a complete truth becoming friend of a rival suddenly while sharing endorsement with same company.

[@__jan6113]

Christy Dolan I agree with all other points. The only thing my mind somehow can’t accept is calling them corporate whores since it sounds disrespectful. Though it was nice to see a different perspective.

[@apnsettings2207]

That's why he is the one, and only one "MAJESTY" in Tennis. Like if you are a Federer Fan as well!

[@apnsettings2207]

@Richard Mays Hope he can play for a few more years!

[@magripinop]

Everything about Roger Federer are always very interesting and his think first before doing it will always lead him to greater success.

[@worldofsports7305]

and yet very humble man

[@nicholaschilembo]

This page will be big in a years time

[@gomriria2197]

Perhaps he is just a good man, and that's enough to inspire people

[@perlei8897]

great comment

[@tehsin13]

Such an underrated channel, found it during pandemic as my love of sports (and its business) grew more .

[@onkarsingh7259]

Great video! Very informative, well thought, and you articulate your message in a fantastic way which keeps the viewer interested.

[@GodofKings63]

Taking those little business deals instead of Nike is amazing and an inspirational decision

[@ajmohrvatski]

Little deals? Lol uniqlo paying him 30mil per year

[@erikhagstrom5582]

Good video, would have added all his philanthropy work and his fund which is mainly focused on helping children in Southern Africa

[@lukStSerb]

That's pretty irrelevant to his fans..

[@dominicdecoco4368]

One of the best athletes of all time

[@araarmo]

He is like the Jordan of tennis. His brand is far bigger than his game

[@federicozucchero6770]

Sammy abrams They both are legends. Nobody will have such an impact in sport like they did with tennis and basketball. If you think they are overrated...well, this is your deal.

[@araarmo]

@@federicozucchero6770 I don't think he's necessarily overrated however there are players who are playing as well as him and better who are not getting that level of admiration and sponsorship dollars so he's not just getting paid for playing tennis. His brand is earning him many times as much money.

[@hemantks4353]

@@araarmo Or Jordan is like Federer of basketball

[@fireballdude7368]

It’s about him being the best Tennis Player of all time.

[@worldofsports7305]

for sure he is

[@vernelledouglas1801]

Young people can learn from this. Good for him.

[@worldofsports7305]

Defnitely the real "Maestro", 20 Grand Slam Titles, 320 Weeks on #1 Position and the first tennis player to become Billionaire :)

[@aksingh3167]

310 weeks

[@hannahcalpe5992]

Great video! Almost didn’t want it to end (just like Roger’s playing years) 🙏🏼

[@juanpablodominguezsouza2398]

I mean, who doesn't admire Roger? He's an inspiration for us all

[@annewalden3795]

Juan Pablo I can only agree.

[@kkoz474]

Being a billionaire is easy: Step 1: Be the best person who has ever touched a tennis raquet Step 2: Oh...

[@krishchandrahasan7955]

There is no step 2

[@internautmedia1210]

Key point: It's his sponsorships and start up investments that enriched him. You will never become a billionaire as a tennis player alone. Better to become an entrepreneur or investor if you're mostly interested in wealth.

[@novak8150]

so, djokovic?

[@asukalangleysoryu6695]

@@internautmedia1210 I mean, 120 million dollars in price money ain't too bad, is it? Who cares if you're not a billionaire when you can still be a multi-millionare. Didn't need any sponsorships for that. I bet most people could already fulfill most of their dreams with just _one_ million dollars.

[@donaldcook3112]

@@novak8150 Hello 'Novak' , Meaning just what exactly ? . . .

[@karlosroberto1]

Excellent Analysis. Well done

[@petershearman5098]

Imagine the kind of financial planning advice her gets from his Swiss mates

[@jaylegend9780]

Looool

[@arnavaggarwal8215]

Lool

[@asscass2]

Loooool

[@muhammaddaniyalrashid9463]

This legend deserves every bit of success!

[@michaelwirawieiejd]

This channel deserves far more viewers

[@jeffhusman]

Good video , dude! Mirka is behind all the important decisions making.

[@Isaac-RJ]

The greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer.

[@devasavant9252]

Isaac RJ and Rafa

[@akashj482]

And Djokovic

[@UndergroundDeepTechStation]

Wimbledon 2019, championship points 40-15 watch it and learn !

[@Isaac-RJ]

The boi. The man. The legend. The greatest of them all, Roger Federer.

[@federicozucchero6770]

Isaac Rosales Absolutely the greatest❤️💪🏻

[@frederickyork4786]

Very well put together and informative documentary. I really enjoyed it.

[@F1SimulatorManiac]

I discovered this channel a few days ago with the Red Bull empire story (which I've always admired) and I love it!

[@babaji1947]

The best tennis player the world has ever seen. Period!

[@ClemensAlive]

God I love this channel so much! Just wanted to press Subscribe...then stopped and remembered: "I already did"

[@heathaskia5095]

He is a genius, on and off the court.

[@SiyabongaAfrica]

LOL you know. I love the content on this channel.

[@rishbahpandey8697]

@MUFC tennis is more important than soccer in Australia and usa

[@kake2978]

Cringe

[@desroywhite]

Loving this video...we need more amazing videos soon!

[@adhnaanahmed5029]

The perfect person.whether its sports or his business.this guy should be a businessman after his retirement.the approach towards good investment is exceptional.totally GOAT in tennis and business

[@ajayupadhyay5117]

Undoubtedly the greatest player on planet🙏

[@davidswaroop79]

Your channel is great man. Keep doing what you're doing. Do it consistently.

[@colinmerry4854]

such a great breakdown of fed the business man

[@FVMGRIMREAPER]

The best sports journalism channel on KZbin? Yes.

[@apeoftheplanets]

This man is my role model

[@bagasadhika]

this channel is that good! keep it up guys

[@panneetantinukul5658]

He deserves it. Nohim. So much love

[@sgroebi]

Great Video. Thoroughly researched and pleasantly presented !

[@tomaswydler3749]

Simply the best. Forever Roger.

[@ServMorrighan7]

The world knows he's a great athlete, but other tennis players understand how amazing he is ….more. His court sense and physical skill is unsurpassed. Other players are focused on footwork or some mechanic etc. but he's past all that it seems. His job to himself is to just stay in that perfect intuitive zone, and the rest takes care of itself. And it all comes out so much more graceful than anyone at that 'mechanic' level.

[@jeycalc6877]

He's been surpassed by Novak and Rafa, but in terms of popularity he is unmatched

[@rishbahpandey8697]

Rafa ahead now

[@jeycalc6877]

@@rishbahpandey8697 21 🙌

[@lumixs1np289]

A Swiss guy from Basel. Now a world champion and known everywhere. Crazy!

[@midhileshmomidi2434]

He is on top 5 highest paid athlete for the past many years

[@rishimanda2191]

And the thing is he isn't even having his best season. 2019 Djokovic and Rafa won 2 grandslams, 2 masters each, meanwhile Federer had a grand slam final and 1 masters title, yet he made it to the top 10 highest paid athletes of the year, while Nadal and Djokovic couldn't.

[@catandfishfc]

Despite tennis players being massively underpaid!

[@__jan6113]

He has been consistently in list of top 10 most marketable athletes since last decade despite him not winning slams for those 4 years. Ticket prices for his matches are insane and stadiums are almost full for his casual practice sessions as well.

[@wwechampion]

Roger Federer is such an exemplary athlete, entrepreneur, and person. You can not hate this man.

[@ghaithghazi6748]

He is the greatest human being in our generation, since I was 8 I always looked up to him as a role model. Such an amazing Man.

[@aes1373]

I'm just happy I've lived in an era where alot of great things and personalities have emerged. Hopefully more to come

[@armanbastavand3545]

the true GOAT

[@TheStenius]

It‘s because it‘s impossible to dislike this person.

[@AntonyGeorgeBoltzzz]

Nice informative video that's also entertaining as well.

[@shadoninja]

Federer is just such a class act. He deserves nothing but the best sponsors.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Step one: have extreme natural talent

[@sergiopietri5370]

storytelling in this channel is ON POINT

[@mathewturner250]

he is the definition of a true class act

[@ilane3929]

very interesting video!!

[@bracemitchell5062]

ROGER HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE ROLE MODEL.. CLASS AND STYLE!

[@bradleygetts8793]

really great work

[@perlei8897]

Impeccable at the pinnacle his craft, but humble despite that: the true makings of a champion and a gentleman.

[@TimsVlog]

A true mastermind 👌

[@diegoqr972]

This is a great video! Cannot forget the 2019 Latin American Tour. It was a huge commercial success and people sold-out the exhibition matches to watch Federer.

[@skyfly737]

good video, well done!!!

[@chengteh]

I love Federer! Wish him even more success in his ventures!

[@francis_chuma]

Huge potential here. Keep the good content coming 💪🏾

[@gordonh9921]

lmao its obvious you created these accounts to boost your channel

[@rakeshramesh4585]

One of those rare human beings loved throughout the world.

[@mickaelmassaloux6567]

He is unique ...

[@lena___]

he’s so smart and humble

[@ibrahimkazi7659]

Living legend

[@demented9131]

On running makes the best running shoes. I've had like 3 different pairs and I like them because they don't wear down and get uncomfortable.

[@asterasfaw8604]

Very happy for him may God bless him and his family.

[@ashar4121]

I can imagine myself screaming "Roger Federer" when I'm 80 after seeing a Rolex ad. The combination just roots in my brain istg

[@Maninthesuit799]

Maestro 🙌 GOAT 🐐💵💵💸💸

[@WaechterDerNacht]

In Switzerland i feel like there are more and more people being critical about Roger Federer. There are multiple reasons for this. First he was voted 7 times swiss sports man of the year between 2003 and 2017. He mostly was in Dubai at this time of the year and never came for the Gala that got sent life in swiss TV. So he stayed and trained during winter mostly in Dubai instead of a Switzerland and at the same time tell how much he loves it back home etc. which didn't really sound honest to many people. Then there was a phase where nearly none add on swiss TV didn't show Federer. Also in some adds from insurance companies which were probably a few millions here and there for him with money that could have been used to pay people who relied on the insurance to pay for e.g. hospital bills instead of add some more millions to Roger Federers bank account. The other thing was with his mansion in Valbella. He built a huge house and placed a gigantic wall around it (maybe call it: The Great Wall of Roger). The other people in the village were not happy about it. Now he started to build his new mansion in Rapperswil at the Lake Zürich. Some of the points were that the land he bought was never for sale and often they said that this part won't be sold, because it's one of the last public access areas to the lake in this part. Then suddenly a 18'000 m^2 area is sold to Roger Federer in an area where dense building is requested for normal projects. But just because it's him all those principles suddenly don't count anymore.

[@yordankapetkova8763]

My lovely tennis player Roger ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸🌺

[@firstsoldier4257]

We Call Him Here in Switzerland FEDERER EXPRESS ......FEDEX!

[@Stupendous_man]

Literally binge watching your content. Just subscribed, keep it up.

[@Wladislav]

I've long thought of him as the perfect professional athlete.

[@RandageJr]

I had the chance to meet him. Classiest person alive.

[@den_525]

Might not be the greatest player, but you have to commend his team on building the RF brand!

[@panneetantinukul5658]

Yes he is.

[@davidfrackleton77]

Quality content respect bro *Dave Liverpool UK* 👍🏼 Stay Safe people ❤