The tennis star, 44, is among the highest-paid tennis players ever. He scored nearly $131 million in prize money over his 24-year Association of Tennis Professionals career, behind only Novak Djokovic ’s $189 million total and Rafael Nadal ’s $135 million.

Justin Birnbaum of Forbes reported Friday the publication estimates Federer's net worth to be $1.1 billion. That makes him one of seven athletes to reach such billionaire status and puts him alongside some of the most notable names in sports history: There is no doubt Federer made some of his fortune on the tennis court.

Former tennis star Roger Federer is the eighth sportsperson to become a billionaire, joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Tiger Woods on the exclusive list