The world's top paid athletes, according to Forbes


[post_page_title]Roger Federer[/post_page_title]
Roger Federer earned $64 million this past year, even as he was recovering from injury. He came back greater than ever, beating Rafael Nadal to win the Australian Open. Over the years, he won $104 million in prize winnings, but that’s pocket change compared to the money he earns from endorsements and salaries. He has a five-year deal with pasta maker Barilla, as well as deals with Wilson, Mercedes, Credit Suisse, Rolex and Nike just to name a few.

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