Top five Indian tennis players with highest prize money earned in 2024

The year 2024 commenced with Rohan Bopanna joining forces with Australia's Matthew Ebden to secure victory at the Australian Open. Additionally, Sumit Nagal set several records, achieving a notable win in the first round of the Australian Open against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.

Yuki Bhambri and Sriram Balaji demonstrated commendable performances at various points during the year. Overall, the year 2024 provided Indian tennis enthusiasts with numerous enjoyable moments, alongside some instances that prompted reflection on the system.

In this article, let’s take a look at the top five Indian tennis players who earned the most money in 2024.

5. Ramkumar Ramanathan: $81,754

Ramkumar Ramanathan experienced a challenging year on the tour; however, he succeeded in securing several match victories. Presently, he holds the ATP World ranking of #394 and has garnered a total of $54,921 in singles competition. In doubles, he is ranked 134th and has earned $26,833 in men's doubles events. This brings his total earnings to approximately INR 70 lakh.

4. N Sriram Balaji: $126,417

N Sriram Balaji delivered multiple praiseworthy performances over the course of the year, establishing himself as a notable breakout star in Indian tennis. Presently ranked 65th in the ATP doubles standings, Balaji won the Rovereto Challenger in partnership with Rithvik Choudary Bollipaand, as well as the Cagliari Challenger alongside Andre Begemann. Earlier this September, he achieved his highest career ranking of #61. His efforts culminated in a prize money total of Rs 1.07 crore.

3. Yuki Bhambri: $221,422

Yuki Bhambri earned an amount of $221,422 during the year, having secured two titles. In 2024, he triumphed at both the Gstaad Open and the Munich Open, partnering with his French colleague Albano Olivetti. Additionally, he advanced to the round of 16 at the US Open, where he was ultimately defeated by the top-seeded duo of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos.

2. Sumit Nagal: $682,354

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal ranks second on the list, having earned a total prize money of $682,354. He commenced the year with a victory over Alexander Bublik in the opening round of the Australian Open. Subsequently, he secured titles at the Chennai and Heilbronn Challenger tournaments. In July, Nagal reached his highest career singles ranking of #68. However, as the year progressed, his performance declined, resulting in only two wins out of his final 15 matches in Challenger and ATP competitions.

1. Rohan Bopanna: $885,251

Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna leads the rankings after earning an impressive total of $885,281 in 2024. He started the year by clinching victory at the 2024 Australian Open, partnering with local favorite Matthew Ebden. Together, they triumphed over one of the year's most successful pairs, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, to secure the championship in Melbourne.

He also became the oldest ATP World No. #1 in tennis history and later won the Miami Open. The duo later advanced to the semifinals at Roland Garros, where they were ultimately defeated by Bolelli and Vavassori. Following a series of disappointing performances, Rohan Bopanna partnered with Ivan Dodig for several tournaments. Currently, Bopanna is ranked 15th, having amassed a total of INR 7.53 crore.

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