#7 of 10 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes In 2014 And How They Made Their Money

#7 Roger Federer Total Earnings: $56.2 million Salary/winnings: $4.2 million Endorsements: $52 million 

Federer holds the records for most singles Grand Slam wins (17) and career prize money ($81 million). His endorsement portfolio is filled with long-term deals with blue-chip companies like Nike, Rolex and Credit Suisse. His sponsors collectively pay him more than $40 million annually.