John McEnroe net worth: BBC salary and career prize money revealed
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John McEnroe is commentating at Wimbledon 2025
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McEnroe won Wimbledon in 1981, 1983 and 1984
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He was the most famous tennis star of the '80s — both on and off-court
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Throughout his glittering career, he also took home 77 singles and 72 doubles tournament victories.
McEnroe was ranked world No. 1 in both disciplines, compiling an unbelievable 877-198 (win-loss) career record in singles and 532-103 in doubles.
His combined 149 titles still holds the record as the most in the Open Era.
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During the 1979 season, he won an astonishing 10 singles and 16 doubles titles.
Prize money
McEnroe's official career prize money stands at £10 million ($12,552,132).
This was a record sum for his era and a testament to his on-court dominance.
However, the bulk of his fortune was not made through his prize money, but instead a combination of endorsements, media work and real estate investments.
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After retiring from professional tennis, McEnroe became one of the most
His work with the BBC, especially during Wimbledon, is particularly lucrative.
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The public broadcaster's full list of salaries of people earning more than £178,000 for the 2023/24 financial was made public.
McEnroe collected a healthy cheque of between £195,000 and £199,999 for his fortnight's work at Wimbledon.
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This makes him the top earner, both per day and per week, among BBC sports presenters.
McEnroe also commands a substantial income from numerous commentary and punditry roles with other broadcasters including ESPN and NBC.
His reported annual income from commentating is estimated to be around £7.3 million ($10 million).
Businessman
McEnroe's financial portfolio extends beyond tennis and broadcasting.
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John McEnroe is married to Patty Smyth
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He's been involved in a variety of business ventures, including owning an art gallery in Manhattan since the early 1990s.
His real estate holdings are substantial, with properties in Malibu and New York reportedly worth tens of millions.
He and his wife, American singer-songwriter and musician
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Their properties include a £15.4 million ($21 million) oceanfront home in Malibu's Paradise Cove and a property they bought in the Hamptons for £3.1 million ($4.2million) back in 1999, per Tennis 365.
What is John McEnroe's net worth?
In addition to his business and media activities, McEnroe has appeared in many TV shows, documentaries, and even a Netflix series.
He's the narrator of Never Have I Ever (2020-23) — a coming-of-age comedy about an Indian-American teenager, further increasing his public profile and wealth.
As of July 4, 2025,
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His staggering wealth is the result of his distinguished tennis career, shrewd business decisions and continued work in sports media.
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