Rafael Nadal's net worth, prize money, endorsements, and investments

Rafael Nadal is poised to retire not only as one of the greatest tennis players in history but also as one of the most successful athletes both on and off the court. Alongside his remarkable achievements in tennis, Nadal's popularity beyond the sport helped him secure some of the biggest brand endorsements, contributing to a substantial fortune.

Nadal announced today that he will soon be drawing the curtain on his illustrious career. He has played 1,307 matches in his career so far, winning 1,080 and losing 227. He collected 92 titles, including 22 Grand Slam championships. His dominance on clay earned him the title of 'King of Clay,' highlighted by a record 14 Roland Garros titles.

He also spent 209 weeks as the world’s No. 1 and is one of only five players to achieve a Career Golden Slam, alongside Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, and Novak Djokovic.

While his on-court legacy will remain etched in the memories of fans, here’s a look at his impressive financial success, both on and off the court:

Rafael Nadal's Net Worth

Rafael Nadal last featured at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Picture: Getty)

Nadal's net worth is estimated to be around $225 million, placing him among the richest athletes globally. While a significant portion of his wealth has come from his tennis career, his off-court ventures and numerous lucrative endorsement deals have also contributed substantially to his fortune over the years.

Prize Money

Nadal has not only cemented his place as one of the greatest tennis players of all time but has also accumulated a vast fortune while doing so. With $134,946,100 in prize money earnings alone, his financial success nearly mirrors his extraordinary on-court achievements.

Endorsements

Rafael Nadal photographed at his academy in Mallorca (Picture: Getty)

Nadal has secured big endorsement deals during his career, including with the likes of Babolat, Cantabria Labs, Heineken N.V., Infosys, KIA, LVMH, Nike, Richard Mille, Santander, Subway, and Telefonica according to Forbes. He's earned roughly $23M in endorsements alone in 2024.

He also recently became an ambassador for the Saudi Arabian Tennis Federation, which is widely believed to be paying him seven figures annually.

Investments & Business Ventures

Nadal has built an impressive portfolio of investments and business ventures off the court. His most prominent project is the Rafael Nadal Academy in his hometown of Mallorca, which has produced notable players such as Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud.

Nadal is also a partner in the Melia Hotels, a luxury Spanish hotel chain owned by Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, with locations worldwide. In addition, he co-owns TATEL restaurants, with branches in Madrid, Ibiza, and Miami, alongside football star Cristiano Ronaldo. Nadal also has a stake in the Zela Hotel, which he co-owns with singer Enrique Iglesias.

He has further diversified his investments by backing the racket sports booking platform Playtomic and owning several residential properties.