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How Roger Federer Built a Billion-Dollar Empire - Class A

How Roger Federer Built a Billion-Dollar Empire

Roger Federer is one of the greatest tennis players in history. During his career, he earned about $130 million in prize money. However, this is only about 10% of his total wealth. Most of his money comes from business investments and brand endorsements.

In 2019, Federer bought about 3% of the sports brand On Running. Today, the company is worth around $17 billion, and his share is worth about $500 million.

Federer also works with many famous brands such as Rolex, Mercedes-Benz and Lindt. In 2018, the clothing company Uniqlo signed him to a 10-year contract worth $300 million.

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  • wealth – the total value of someone’s money and assets
  • investment – money put into a business to make profit
  • endorsement – when a famous person promotes a brand or product
  • brand – a company or product with a specific name
  • contract – a formal agreement between two parties
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  1. How much prize money did Federer earn during his career?
  2. What company did Federer invest in in 2019?
  3. Which brands has Federer worked with?
  4. What contract did Uniqlo sign with him?
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