Sport

Coco Gauff laps Novak Djokovic as most marketable tennis player in the world

Eight tennis players are featured on SportsPro’s list of 50 Most Marketable Athletes, with Gauff and Djokovic once again occupying the top spots.

 

 

For the second year in a row, Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic have been named the two most marketable tennis players in the world, according to SportsPro’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes of 2024.

 

There are eight players featured on the 15th edition of the prestigious annual list, with 2023 US Open winner Gauff and 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic leading tennis at No. 13 and No. 18, respectively. It’s a reversal of their positions on last year’s SportsPro list, which placed Djokovic at No. 11 and Gauff at No. 12.

 

Apart from 37-year-old Djokovic and 38-year-old Rafael Nadal (No. 34), who is set to retire at the end of the season, the tally is dominated by the sport’s “now gen”. It showcases a mix of established stars like Naomi Osaka (No. 48) and Aryna Sabalenka (No. 38), alongside multi-surface and multi-platform phenoms like Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz (No. 29).

 

Between Gauff and Sabalenka’s highly engaged presence on social media like TikTok and Alcaraz’s upcoming documentary on Netflix, these young tennis stars are expanding their digital dominance by promoting their brands where their fans consume the most content.

 

 

Meanwhile, the WTA’s No. 1 Iga Swiatek and the ATP’s No. 1 Jannik Sinner have landed inside the Top 50 on SportsPro’s list for the first time. Hovering at No. 50 and No. 47, respectively, it’s a contrast between on-court dominance and marketability potential.

 

Perhaps a more worrying trend: There are no tennis players inside the Top 10 for the second year in a row, and for just the third time since SportsPro launched its comprehensive assessment of athlete marketability back in 2010.

 

Described as “a who’s who of ones to watch, both on and off the field of play” the annual ranking includes household names and standout rising stars with partnerships potential.

 

American gymnast Simone Biles was named the most marketable athlete of the year, having also topped the list back in 2021. Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Junior and basketball veteran LeBron James rounded out the Top 3, while Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton (No. 11) was featured inside the Top 50 for the 14th time—more than any other athlete.

Related Posts

Angel Reese Pressures Unrivaled to Remove Kate Martin, Threatens to Leave League

Angel Reese continues to ramp up pressure on Unrivaled with demand to remove Kate Martin from the league. WNBA star Angel Reese is intensifying her stance against Unrivaled…

Carlos Alcaraz llora en emotivas escenas tras perder el emocionante partido de tenis por la medalla de oro olímpica de 2024 ante Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz rompió a llorar cuando sus sueños de medalla de oro fueron frustrados por Novak Djokovic. En escenas emotivas después de que la estrella del tenis serbio completara…

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson shows off a coordinated all-black outfit alongside his wife, Ciara

The singer and her Pro Bowl Pittsburgh Steelers man look as adorable as ever together in their latest photo. Ciara and Russell Wilson just celebrated their 10th Valentine’s…

“STUNS OF LOVE STORY” Angel Reese Has Caught A Dating Night With Nba Pro Player After Finishing Practice Session With Chicago Sky

Angel Reese and Detroit Pistons player Jalen Duren have recently ignited dating rumors on social media, following their posts of vacation photos that appear to be from the…

Novak Djokovic admite que las estrellas del tenis tienen una teoría sobre la sanción por dopaje de Jannik Sinner

El número uno del mundo, Jannik Sinner, aceptó una suspensión de tres meses en un acuerdo con la Agencia Mundial Antidopaje, lo que le permitirá regresar para el…

Ciara expresses that her date nights with Russell Wilson inspire her to ‘Search for the beginning.’

In an interview with Bustle, the R&B hitmaker also opened up about turning up the “𝓈ℯ𝓍y” in their relationship   Ciara is opening up about her date nights with Russell…