Zverev, the fourth richest tennis player in history: surpasses Alcaraz, Murray, Sinner, Sampras

His triumph at Roland Garros propels the German into a surprising ranking: the German now has more money than names like Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz, or Pete Sampras.

Carlos Navarro | 8 Jun 2026 | 19.06
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Alexander Zverev is now the fourth in an incredible statistical fact. Source: Getty
Alexander Zverev is now the fourth in an incredible statistical fact. Source: Getty

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The triumph of Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros 2026 has caused a real earthquake in the tennis world. Beyond the almost epic nature of his victory, waiting patiently for his chance and seizing it at the last moment after an agonizing final, and what this victory means for him at a sports level, perhaps freeing him from the pressure that always gripped him in important moments, the incredible amount of money he will pocket cannot be overlooked. Sascha is now the owner of an astronomical prize money... and what many may not have imagined, perhaps, is his historical status after more than a decade performing at the highest level on the ATP circuit.

The data is clear and shows how consistency, regularly reaching semifinals and finals of major tournaments, and longevity at the elite level can propel you to historic heights in the ranking of players with the highest earnings in history. Alexander Zverev, after capturing the title in Paris, is now the fourth highest-earning tennis player in the history of this sport. There's no middle ground: there's the Big 3, with Novak Djokovic at the forefront, followed by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer... and then there's Sascha, the best among the rest of mortals, the fourth-ranked surpassing names like Carlos Alcaraz or This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev, el cuarto tenista más rico de la historia: supera a Alcaraz, Murray, Sinner, Sampras...