Earn more money on advertising in prizes
A Maria Sharapova can not discuss or tennis as its tug or media. These factors are supposed to have the multinational Nike, a company that saw one of their livelihoods and economic, to renew the contract which had already joined them. The Siberian has entered into an agreement to collect $ 70 million in the next 8 years.
New year, new contract. What better gift for Kings Former world No. 1! (currently is ranked 14th in the WTA ranking). From this January, the agreement between Nike and Sharapova enters into force.
Seles, in addition to the salary already mentioned, a collection of dresses designed for the make and receive a percentage of the sale thereof.
"Sharapova is a star who transcends the world of sport, as happens for example Beckham. It has become an international celebrity first and then a sportsman, "said Stefan Szymanski, professor of economics at Cass Business School in London.
And Sharapova earns much more money on advertising that prize. The Russian gets about 20 million dollars a year in premiums, but their contracts with Tiffany & Co, Sony Ericsson, Canon and Nike to report more.
"She is very happy to stay with Nike because it is a family that has been with her since she was 11 years," says Max Eisenbud, his agent.
Now Mary has twice (22 years) and a short-term challenge: regaining the Australia Open he won in 2008 and whose title could not defend last year to be injured shoulder. This will also accrue seven figures ...