Roger Federer no longer a billionaire as he loses tens of millions in day of carnage

Nypost · Aug 12, 2026 · 515 words · By News com au

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Roger Federer is no longer a billionaire with the tennis icon watching on as millions of dollars were wiped out on Tuesday.

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What happened

Roger Federer is no longer a billionaire with the tennis icon watching on as millions of dollars were wiped out on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The 20-time grand slam champ lost a fortune when luxury sneaker brand On suffered a share price collapse as a result of softer sales than forecast.

Common ground

According to Forbes, the 19% plummet was worth at least $52 million to Federer, who has a widely publicised 2.5% stake in the company.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 18 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Roger Federer is no longer a billionaire”

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Sources provide conflicting data: one source states he is worth $952.4 million (below billionaire status), another states he is worth $1.1 billion, and a third (Celebrity Net Worth) estimates $450 million.

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web search NEUTRAL — As of August 2026, Roger Federer’s net worth is estimated at $952.4 million, down from the $1.1 billion Forbes reported when he first appeared on its Billionaires List in March 2026. How did Roger Fed…
https://wealthinsightwatch.com/roger-federer-net-worth-2026/

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Federer currently earns $70 million (£53.4m) a year and is worth $450m (£343.5m), according to Celebrity Net Worth.
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/982656/roger-federer-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Roger Federer's net worth is an estimated $1.1 billion in 2026. Here's how endorsements and an On sneaker stake made him tennis's richest active-era star.
https://bouncemojo.com/roger-federer-net-worth/

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Claim 2: “Swiss brand On, which originated in Zurich, has grown from a being a high performance running shoe manufacturer into a global athletic footwear brand.”

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Wikipedia and official brand descriptions confirm On is a Swiss athletic footwear company based in Zurich.

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web search NEUTRAL — On Holding AG is a Swiss athletic shoe and performance sportswear company that designs and markets sports clothing and running shoes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_(company)

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web search NEUTRAL — Born in the Swiss Alps, On running shoes feature the first patented cushioning system which is activated only when you need it - during the landing.Powered by Swiss engineering. Woman running on trail…
https://www.on.com/en-ch/

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web search NEUTRAL — On Holding AG $ONON ( 0.88% ) is a Swiss athletic footwear company that's achieved remarkable success in just over a decade, growing from startup to CHF 2.3 billion in annual revenue. The company has …
https://stratafinance.beehiiv.com/p/on-holding

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Claim 3: “Federer also championed Rolex. Mercedes-Benz, Gillette, and Lindt chocolate.”

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Claim 4: “Nike... reportedly spent $172 million on keeping Federer in its athletic stable”

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Claim 5: “The eight-time Wimbledon champ finished his playing career with total prize money winnings of more than $130 million.”

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While Wikipedia confirms he is a 20-time Grand Slam champion, the provided evidence snippets do not mention the specific figure of '$130 million' in prize money.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roger Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, third to Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (24). He has reached 31 Grand Slam finals, second behind Djokovic (38), including 10 consecutive, and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roger Federer ( FED-ər-ər; Swiss Standard German: [ˈrɔdʒər ˈfeːdərər]; born 8 August 1981) is a Swiss former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Associ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Federer

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the main career statistics of Swiss former professional tennis player Roger Federer. All statistics are according to the ATP Tour website. Federer won 103 ATP singles titles includin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Federer_career_statistic…

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Claim 6: “On Holding was first publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm On Holding had its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2021.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE, nicknamed "the Big Board") is an American stock exchange headquartered at the New York Stock Exchange Building in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New Yo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Stock_Exchange

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web search NEUTRAL — 2021 initial public offerings. Athletic shoe brands. Manufacturing companies based in Zurich. Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_(company)

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web search NEUTRAL — On trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ONON, following its September 2021 IPO that valued the company at approximately $7.3 billion â€” one of the largest European tech/consumer IPO…
https://crows-eye.com/on-running

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Claim 7: “Forbes estimates Federer’s net worth has now dropped to $952 million.”

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Two independent sources estimate his net worth at approximately $952 million following the share price drop.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Big Three is a common name in men's singles tennis for Switzerland's Roger Federer, Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Their careers and rivalries overlapped for much of two decades…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Three_(tennis)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the highest-paid athletes in the world as ranked by Forbes magazine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes_list_of_the_world's_hig…

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Claim 8: “According to Forbes, the 19% plummet was worth at least $52 million to Federer, who has a widely publicised 2.5% stake in the company.”

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Multiple sources confirm Federer's equity stake in On Holding, specifically citing a 2.5% stake.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On Holding AG is a Swiss athletic shoe and performance sportswear company that designs and markets sports clothing and running shoes. In 2019, On products were sold in 6,000 retailers in 55 countries …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_(company)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federer family is an old Swiss family that is part of the bourgeoisie of Berneck, St. Gallen. The family originated in the 16th century with members holding local government offices under the Prin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federer_family

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Claim 9: “most famously signing a 10-year, $300 million apparel deal with Uniqlo in 2018.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the Uniqlo deal details.

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Claim 10: “The 44-year-old”

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Claim 11: “Nike signed Federer as a 13-year-old”

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Claim 12: “Federer first became involved with the company in 2019, taking up a position as co-owner and operating as a casual fashion consultant.”

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Wikipedia and other sources confirm Federer became a shareholder/co-owner in November 2019.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The tennis rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Federer and Nadal played each other 40 times, with Nadal leading 24–16 overall,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federer–Nadal_rivalry

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Claim 13: “One of the more surprising endorsement deals of his career was a $115 million agreement with NetJets private jets.”

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Claim 14: “The financial reporter last year estimated Federer’s net worth to be up to $1.1 billion.”

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Multiple sources mention a previous valuation of $1.1 billion associated with Forbes reporting.

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web search NEUTRAL — Forbes (/ fɔːrbz /) is an American business magazine founded by B. C. Forbes in 1917.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Forbes is a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.
https://www.forbes.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — 41 minutes ago · The wealth-tracking platform provides ongoing updates on the net worth and ranking of each individual confirmed by Forbes to be a billionaire.
https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/

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Claim 15: “The 20-time grand slam champ lost a fortune when luxury sneaker brand On suffered a share price collapse as a result of softer sales than forecast.”

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While one source mentions he lost billionaire status due to On Holding's share price plunging after missed sales expectations, the other provided web results for this claim are irrelevant (gold prices and mobile phones).

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web search NEUTRAL — Find the lowest price list for mobile phones, fridge, tv and ac. priceoye.pk.
https://priceoye.pk/

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web search NEUTRAL — XAUUSD prices are falling after breaking below the lower boundary of the bullish channel, with sellers gaining a foothold below the EMA-65. Today’s XAUUSD forecast suggests a further decline towards 4…
https://roboforex.com/beginners/analytics/forex-forecast/com…

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web search NEUTRAL — On this page› How is gold price today in India per gram arrived at?› Yellow Metal Rates In India Forecast For This Month
https://www.goodreturns.in/gold-rates/

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Claim 16: “The move to the Japanese fashion label ended a 24-year partnership he enjoyed with Nike.”

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Claim 17: “Despite retiring in 2022”

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Claim 18: “He and his wife, Mirka Federer, have four children, twin girls aged 16 and twin boys aged 11.”

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