Grand slam glam: Inside the stylish homes of the biggest tennis stars

Some of the world’s most celebrated tennis stars are set for a lucrative Australian Open, where the men’s and women’s singles champions will each pocket a cool $3.5 million, while the runner-up and semi-finalists will nab a tidy $1.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

Prize money and sponsorship deals have enabled some to build their real estate portfolios, calling locations from Monte Carlo to Marbella, Miami and New York home. Take a look at where the athletes make their base.

Novak Djokovic

The Serbian-born world No.7 has several properties, including a Monte Carlo penthouse that he bought after he went professional in 2003, according to Architectural Digest.

Perched on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the residence is close to the Monte-Carlo Country Club, which is the venue of the prestigious Monte-Carlo Masters. Djokovic relocated to Spain in 2020.

“It’s a club I know very well,” Djokovic told Yahoo News in 2023. “Quite a few top players reside in Monaco, use this club as a training base. The club transforms incredibly during the weeks of the tournament, but it is a great feeling to sleep in your own bed.”

In 2017, Djokovic splashed more than $US10 million ($16.2 million) on two units in a swanky building in New York’s SoHo district, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The two-bedroom condos are designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and offer views of the city and Hudson River. Amenities include a 17-metre swimming pool, gym, spa, sauna and steam rooms, a library, wet bar and outdoor terrace.

However, Djokovic spends the majority of his time at a mansion in Marbella, Spain, which he reportedly paid $US10 million for in 2020. The nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom home is often shown on his Instagram page, and he transformed the property into a training centre during the pandemic.

Coco Gauff

The 20-year-old world No.3 bought a home for her parents and a home for herself in Delray Beach, Florida.

Gauff revealed the news after her win at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia last year, where she pocketed $US4.8 million ($7.7 million), an amount she was shocked by.

“I knew it was some money, but I didn’t know that much. Oh, it means a lot to me … I have bought a house,” she said at the time, according to The Mirror US.

Gauff relocated from Atlanta to Delray Beach with her family when she was seven. They installed a tennis court at their home.

Taylor Fritz

The San Diego-born world No.4 bought a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Miami for $US845,000 ($1.3 million) in 2023, Realtor reported.

Listing photos reveal views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay, and amenities including a gym, spa, tennis court and pools.

“I chill at my place, play some video games and relax, but I could definitely see myself going and playing some golf with friends,” the 27-year-old told Miami Living of his lifestyle off the court in March last year.

“The city has always been a place that I really enjoy going to. It is a lot of fun, and I have a lot of friends there.”

Daniil Medvedev

The 28-year-old world No.5 relocated from Russia to France as a teen, snapping up a property in Monte Carlo in 2019.

Like Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas, Medvedev – who won the 2021 US Open – purchased a home close to the Monte-Carlo Country Club.

Aryna Sabalenka

The 26-year-old world No.1 was born in Minsk, Belarus, and now lives in Miami.

“The city offers everything you need,” Sabalenka told Miami Living in September last year.

“You can have fun, relax, work hard, practise, and they have great courts there. It feels like paradise to me! With palm trees, always sunny weather and people in good spirits, it’s an ideal place to recharge after a tough week to the tour.”

Nick Kyrgios

Twenty-nine-year-old Canberran Nick Kyrgios, who is recovering from an abdominal injury, paid $1.6 million for a penthouse in Sydney’s Kensington in March 2022.

Occupying two levels, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom pad comes with a private rooftop terrace and a communal pool. Interiors feature a neutral palette, high ceilings and double-height glass.

He also has a house in the Bahamas, to where he has previously hinted he could retire.