Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much
appreciated.
Close
Ad Feedback
Ad Feedback
Beyond the baseline: Tennis stars’ business ventures
Updated
8:08 AM EST, Mon February 25, 2013
Link Copied!
Murray's mansion —
Andy Murray became Britain's first male grand slam champion since 1936 at the 2012 U.S. Open, but he is not content with success on the tennis court. The world No. 3 has acquired a Victorian-era mansion near his Scottish hometown which he plans to turn into a 15-room five star hotel.
LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages/file
Sugarpova —
Maria Sharapova's fame has brought endorsements that saw Forbes magazine rate her as the highest-paid female athlete in the world, with annual earnings of over $18 million. She has her own clothing line and a candy called Sugarpova.
Stylish Swede —
Eleven-time grand slam winner Bjorn Borg has his own clothing range. The brand's website states: "Our products are just as long lasting as the memory of the tennis legend Bjorn Borg's deeds."
GETTY IMAGES
Venus' venture —
The Williams sisters' love of fashion is almost as famous as their grand slam-winning exploits on the tennis court. Venus, pictured, has her own fashion label called EleVen, as well as an interior design company.