Good for tennis it can compete with others sports financially, says Federer

TIL Desk Sports/ Tennis legend Roger Federer feels it is good for the sport that players are getting financially stronger and can compete in that aspect with other disciplines.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion recently was in the top spot on the annual Forbes list of the highest-paid athletes for the first time this year with $106.3 million in pre-tax earnings.

The Swiss ace is the first tennis player to take the No. 1 rank since the list debuted in 1990, as per Forbes official website.

“Maybe it”s good for tennis that we can compete with football, boxing, Formula 1 and basketball, where the wages are incredible. But I”m rather embarrassed when it”s in the papers,” Federer said in an interview.