Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have both earned over $50 million in prize money on the ATP Tour, a figure that climbs significantly higher when earnings from exhibitions such as the Six Kings Slam are included.
According to official ATP records, Carlos Alcaraz has amassed $54,725,285 in career prize money from singles and doubles combined. This impressive total has been achieved at just 22 years of age, featuring 24 titles, including six Grand Slam victories. Alcaraz’s consistency is evident in his outstanding 276-63 career win-loss record as of October 2025. He crossed the $50 million mark after pocketing $5 million for his latest US Open triumph, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to reach this milestone.
Before Alcaraz joined the elite $50 million club, only a few tennis legends had achieved such heights. Leading the list are the iconic “Big Three,” the only players to surpass the $100 million barrier: Novak Djokovic ($191,117,423), Rafael Nadal ($134,946,100), and Roger Federer ($130,594,339). Following them is the highest-earning female player in history, Serena Williams, with an astonishing $94,816,730 in official WTA earnings. Andy Murray, often included in “Big Four” discussions, has collected $64,687,542. Rounding out this prestigious list is Alexander Zverev, who has accumulated $55,662,085.
Less than two months after Alcaraz entered this exclusive club, Jannik Sinner became the latest player to surpass $50 million in career prize money. His victory in Vienna added over $590,000 to his earnings, bringing his total to $50,460,897. Sinner’s impressive haul reflects a 311-86 career record, featuring 22 titles and nine runner-up finishes, including four Grand Slam crowns.
### Exhibition Earnings: The Six Kings Slam Impact
Both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have significantly boosted their earnings through the Six Kings Slam, a Riyadh-based exhibition event known for its enormous payouts. Each of the six participants receives $1,500,000 as an appearance fee, while the tournament champion collects an additional $4,500,000.
Alcaraz and Sinner have faced each other in the final in both the 2024 and 2025 editions, with Sinner emerging victorious on both occasions. As a result, the Italian has earned a total of $12,000,000 from this four-day exhibition alone—roughly one-fourth of his official ATP career earnings. Alcaraz, meanwhile, has made $3,000,000 from his two appearances, which accounts for nearly 6% of his total prize money.
While exact figures for all exhibition events remain undisclosed, it is unclear who between Alcaraz and Sinner has earned more overall from exhibitions. What is certain, however, is that both players have made massive sums from these appearances, often rivaling or even surpassing payouts from ATP tournaments.
### Earnings From Other Exhibitions and Their Controversy
Sinner and Alcaraz regularly participate in several exhibition events each year, which can yield $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 per event. However, Alcaraz’s participation in exhibitions has not been without controversy. Despite voicing concerns over the ATP Tour’s packed schedule, he continues to take part in high-profile exhibitions—a choice that has drawn criticism from some fans and analysts.
The financial incentives offered by these events are hard to overlook, providing huge payouts for just a few days of competition. For instance, Alcaraz reportedly earned more money from two exhibition matches in the United States than he did for winning Wimbledon earlier in 2024. After capturing the Wimbledon title and taking home around $3 million in prize money, Alcaraz spent part of his off-season playing exhibitions in New York and Charlotte.
At Madison Square Garden’s The Garden Cup, he teamed up with Ben Shelton before heading to the Charlotte Invitational alongside Frances Tiafoe, Sloane Stephens, and Madison Keys. While these exhibitions provided fans with entertaining and lighthearted matches, they proved highly lucrative for Alcaraz.
A source highlighted:
“It’s great for the players. I mean, I was told that Carlos will make more money this week than he will from any others; he made more money this week between these exhibitions than he did for winning Wimbledon.”
This revelation underscores how financially rewarding exhibition appearances have become for leading players, with millions added to their earnings each year.
### Looking Ahead: Exhibitions and Australian Open Preparations
Both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are scheduled to play an exhibition event in South Korea in early 2026. They shared a “See you in Korea” post on Instagram, with reports suggesting the event will take place during the second week of January—right amidst their preparations for the Australian Open. This appearance is expected to come with a substantial payday, continuing the trend of top players earning significant income beyond traditional ATP tournaments.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner exemplify how modern tennis stars enhance their financial portfolios not only through ATP Tour success but also by leveraging lucrative exhibition events, emphasizing the growing importance of these appearances in today’s professional tennis landscape.
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