Swiss maestro Roger Federer's last appearance came in Wimbledon 2021, where he bowed out of the showpiece event in the quarter-finals. Since then, the former World number one has been missing from action. Despite being out of action, Federer still hogs the headlines as he has been named the highest-paid tennis player for the 17th year in a row (since 2005), as revealed by Forbes.

The list continues to be headed by Argentina captain and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Lionel Messi whereas the likes of LeBron James (2nd spot) Cristiano Ronaldo (3rd spot), Neymar (4th spot), Stephen Curry (5th spot) make the top-five. Here's the top ten of the highest-paid athletes:

1. Lionel Messi - $130 million

2. LeBron James - $121.2 million

3. Cristiano Ronaldo - $115 million

4. Neymar - $95 million

5. Stephen Curry - $92.8 million

6. Kevin Durant - $92.1 million

7. Roger Federer - $90.7 million

8. Canelo Alvarez - $90 million

9. Tom Brady - $83.9 million

10. Giannis Antetokounmpo - $80.9 million

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Talking about Federer, it is to be noted that the 20-time Grand Slam winner was out of action but still raked in an approximate $90 million before taxes and agents' fees over the last year to top the list among the tennis players, with the heavy amount coming in the form of "endorsements, appearances and other business endeavours". 
 
Among the female tennis players, Naomi Osaka (19th spot) and Serena Williams (31st position) are the top two. Soon-to-retire Williams&nbsp;earned a whopping $35.1 million this year, going past former men's number one&nbsp;Rafael Nadal ($31.4 million) and Novak Djokovic ($27.1 million). Among the top-ten tennis players, Emma Raducanu (sixth), Daniil Medvedev (seventh),&nbsp;Kei Nishikori,&nbsp;Venus Williams and&nbsp;Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz complete the top 10 respectively.

Overall, the top-50 list features Tiger Woods (14th spot), Lewis Hamilton (17th), Max Verstappen (21st), Phil Mickelson (joint-31st with Serena), Mohammad Salah (33rd), Frenchman Kylian Mbappe and Conor McGregor (35th), Jake Paul (46th).&nbsp;

Swiss maestro Roger Federer's last appearance came in Wimbledon 2021, where he bowed out of the showpiece event in the quarter-finals. Since then, the former World number one has been missing from action.

Swiss maestro Roger Federer's last appearance came in Wimbledon 2021, where he bowed out of the showpiece event in the quarter-finals. Since then, the former World number one has been missing from action. Despite being out of action, Federer still hogs the headlines as he has been named the highest-paid tennis player for the 17th year in a row (since 2005), as revealed by Forbes. The list continues to be headed by Argentina captain and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Lionel Messi whereas the likes of LeBron James (2nd spot) Cristiano Ronaldo (3rd spot), Neymar (4th spot), Stephen Curry (5th spot) make the top-five. Here's the top ten of the highest-paid athletes: 1. Lionel Messi - $130 million 2. LeBron James - $121.2 million 3. Cristiano Ronaldo - $115 million 4. Neymar - $95 million 5. Stephen Curry - $92.8 million 6. Kevin Durant - $92.1 million 7. Roger Federer - $90.7 million 8. Canelo Alvarez - $90 million 9. Tom Brady - $83.9 million 10. Giannis Antetokounmpo - $80.9 million ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo brutally 'axed' by Man United manager Erik Ten Hag infront of entire squad: Report Talking about Federer, it is to be noted that the 20-time Grand Slam winner was out of action but still raked in an approximate $90 million before taxes and agents' fees over the last year to top the list among the tennis players, with the heavy amount coming in the form of "endorsements, appearances and other business endeavours". Among the female tennis players, Naomi Osaka (19th spot) and Serena Williams (31st position) are the top two. Soon-to-retire Williams earned a whopping $35.1 million this year, going past former men's number one Rafael Nadal ($31.4 million) and Novak Djokovic ($27.1 million). Among the top-ten tennis players, Emma Raducanu (sixth), Daniil Medvedev (seventh), Kei Nishikori, Venus Williams and Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz complete the top 10 respectively. Overall, the top-50 list features Tiger Woods (14th spot), Lewis Hamilton (17th), Max Verstappen (21st), Phil Mickelson (joint-31st with Serena), Mohammad Salah (33rd), Frenchman Kylian Mbappe and Conor McGregor (35th), Jake Paul (46th).

Roger Federer highest-paid tennis player in Forbes' list of athletes with Lionel Messi at top

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed top spot in the list of the world`s highest-paid soccer players from Lionel Messi, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, 36, rejoined United from Juventus in August after 12 years away, while Messi has swapped boyhood club Barcelona to join Paris St Germain. 
 
Forbes said Ronaldo, among the world`s most popular athletes with over 500 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, is set to make $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonuses at United. 
 
The rest will come from endorsements and partnerships with brands including Nike, Herbalife, Clear and his CR7 brand. 
 
Messi, who topped last year`s list, will be paid a salary of $75 million with an additional $35 million from endorsements for total expected earnings of $110 million. 
 
The Argentine`s strike partner at PSG Neymar, who in May signed a new contract until 2025, is third on the list with total earnings of $95 million. 
 
Another PSG player, Kylian Mbappe ($43 million), is fourth on the Forbes list while Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah ($41 million) is fifth. 
 
Top 10 highest earners in soccer: 
 
Cristiano Ronaldo - $125 million 
 
Lionel Messi - $110 million 
 
Neymar - $95 million 
 
Kylian Mbappe - $43 million 
 
Mohamed Salah - $41 million 
 
Robert Lewandowski - $35 million 
 
Andres Iniesta - $35 million 
 
Paul Pogba - $34 million 
 
Gareth Bale - $32 million 
 
Eden Hazard - $29 million

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed top spot in the list of the world`s highest-paid soccer players from Lionel Messi, according to Forbes.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed top spot in the list of the world`s highest-paid soccer players from Lionel Messi, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, 36, rejoined United from Juventus in August after 12 years away, while Messi has swapped boyhood club Barcelona to join Paris St Germain. Forbes said Ronaldo, among the world`s most popular athletes with over 500 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, is set to make $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonuses at United. The rest will come from endorsements and partnerships with brands including Nike, Herbalife, Clear and his CR7 brand. Messi, who topped last year`s list, will be paid a salary of $75 million with an additional $35 million from endorsements for total expected earnings of $110 million. The Argentine`s strike partner at PSG Neymar, who in May signed a new contract until 2025, is third on the list with total earnings of $95 million. Another PSG player, Kylian Mbappe ($43 million), is fourth on the Forbes list while Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah ($41 million) is fifth. Top 10 highest earners in soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo - $125 million Lionel Messi - $110 million Neymar - $95 million Kylian Mbappe - $43 million Mohamed Salah - $41 million Robert Lewandowski - $35 million Andres Iniesta - $35 million Paul Pogba - $34 million Gareth Bale - $32 million Eden Hazard - $29 million

Cristiano Ronaldo leapfrogs Lionel Messi in Forbes list of top-earning players

Dwayne Johnson to Akshay Kumar: Meet the World's Highest Paid Actors

Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar has become the only Indian this year to have made it to the Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities. The 52-year-old makes it to the list among the likes of Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and others.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kylie-jenner-tops-the-highest-paid-celebrity-list-forbes-303464">Kylie Jenner tops the highest-paid celebrity list: Forbes</a>

He made it to the list with $48.5 million earnings.&nbsp;

Akshay reached this figure with his brand endorsements, businesses and film earnings.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Akshay will soon be making his web debut with a show titled ‘End’.&nbsp;

In an interview with Forbes, Akshay said, “You have to change with the times. From screenplays and scripts to technology and the way of shooting and the audience. The zeros in my check have changed. Everything has changed.”

“I just wanted to earn around 10 crore rupees (about $1.3 million today), that’s it. But I’m a human being, and when I made my first ($1.3 million), I thought, why can’t I make 100 crores ($13 million). To be honest there was no stopping me,” he said. 
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Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar has become the only Indian this year to have made it to the Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities. The 52-year-old makes it to the list among the likes of Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and others.

Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar has become the only Indian this year to have made it to the Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities. The 52-year-old makes it to the list among the likes of Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and others. Kylie Jenner tops the highest-paid celebrity list: Forbes He made it to the list with $48.5 million earnings. Akshay reached this figure with his brand endorsements, businesses and film earnings. Meanwhile, Akshay will soon be making his web debut with a show titled ‘End’. In an interview with Forbes, Akshay said, “You have to change with the times. From screenplays and scripts to technology and the way of shooting and the audience. The zeros in my check have changed. Everything has changed.” “I just wanted to earn around 10 crore rupees (about $1.3 million today), that’s it. But I’m a human being, and when I made my first ($1.3 million), I thought, why can’t I make 100 crores ($13 million). To be honest there was no stopping me,” he said.

Akshay Kumar becomes the only Indian in Forbes' 2020 Highest-Paid Celebrities list

Meet the World's Highest Paid Celebrities: From Kylie Jenner to Akshay Kumar

Forbes revealed its Indian list of Celebrity 100 for 2019 and you will be surprised to see that cricketer Virat Kohli left all actors behind to take the first position. The Indian cricket team captain replaced Salman Khan on the first position as the handsome actor climbed down to number 3.&nbsp;

The second position was taken by Akshay Kumar who had several film releases this year and was also a part of many brand endorsements, making a big chunk of his annual earnings.&nbsp;

Virat managed his uphill task to the top position, and was successful for the first time in eight years since the launch of Forbes India Celebrity 100 List, to replace all Indian actors. He earned Rs 252.72 crore between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019. His earnings are a collective of match fees, the BCCI central contract, brand endorsements and an eight-figure fee for every sponsored Instagram post.

Second on the list, Akshay Kumar earned Rs 293.25 crore while Salman Khan, who ruled at the top since 2016 slipped to number 3 with Rs 229.25.&nbsp;

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Amitabh Bachchan is on number 4 while MS Dhoni totals the top five on the list.

Another interesting thing to note is that we have two female actors in the top 10 list: Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone (number 8 and 10 respectively).&nbsp;

As for other female actors, we have first-time entrants Disha Patani, Kriti Sanon and Sara Ali Khan -- who made it because of their films, endorsements and overall buzz around them this year that translated to money.&nbsp;

Shah Rukh Khan kept steady in the top ten list, even though he had no release this year. He did not sign up for anything, up until now, after the debacle of ‘Zero’.

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Forbes also accounted into the picture the role of OTT platforms this year, that heavily impacted the earnings of actors as they were a part of popular series. It particularly changed the fate of actors, Kalki Koechlin who was seen in ‘Made in Heaven’, ‘Sacred Games’&nbsp;and Saif Ali Khan who was seen in ‘Sacred Games’.&nbsp;

Forbes revealed its Indian list of Celebrity 100 for 2019 and you will be surprised to see that cricketer Virat Kohli left all actors behind to take the first position.

Forbes revealed its Indian list of Celebrity 100 for 2019 and you will be surprised to see that cricketer Virat Kohli left all actors behind to take the first position. The Indian cricket team captain replaced Salman Khan on the first position as the handsome actor climbed down to number 3. The second position was taken by Akshay Kumar who had several film releases this year and was also a part of many brand endorsements, making a big chunk of his annual earnings. Virat managed his uphill task to the top position, and was successful for the first time in eight years since the launch of Forbes India Celebrity 100 List, to replace all Indian actors. He earned Rs 252.72 crore between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019. His earnings are a collective of match fees, the BCCI central contract, brand endorsements and an eight-figure fee for every sponsored Instagram post. Second on the list, Akshay Kumar earned Rs 293.25 crore while Salman Khan, who ruled at the top since 2016 slipped to number 3 with Rs 229.25. The 2019 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list is now LIVE! For the first time ever, a cricketer—@imVkohli—tops the list, pushing Bollywood biggie @BeingSalmanKhan down from #1 to #3. Check out the full list here https://t.co/7bW2G2ODYI #ForbesIndiaCeleb100 pic.twitter.com/9nNEU9D3C8 — Forbes India (@forbes_india) December 19, 2019 × Amitabh Bachchan is on number 4 while MS Dhoni totals the top five on the list. Another interesting thing to note is that we have two female actors in the top 10 list: Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone (number 8 and 10 respectively). As for other female actors, we have first-time entrants Disha Patani, Kriti Sanon and Sara Ali Khan -- who made it because of their films, endorsements and overall buzz around them this year that translated to money. Shah Rukh Khan kept steady in the top ten list, even though he had no release this year. He did not sign up for anything, up until now, after the debacle of ‘Zero’. .@iamsrk occupies the 6th spot on the 2019 #ForbesIndiaCeleb100 list despite a quiet 2019, with about Rs 125 crore in estimated earnings. @RedChilliesEnt though has been scoring big with the Rs 100-crore @BadlaTheFilm and @netflix original #BardOfBlood #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/0TdTN8oWm7 — Forbes India (@forbes_india) December 19, 2019 × Forbes also accounted into the picture the role of OTT platforms this year, that heavily impacted the earnings of actors as they were a part of popular series. It particularly changed the fate of actors, Kalki Koechlin who was seen in ‘Made in Heaven’, ‘Sacred Games’ and Saif Ali Khan who was seen in ‘Sacred Games’.

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