PHOTOS: Roger Federer edges Cristiano Ronaldo in Forbes Rich List

Roger Federer became the first tennis player to top the Forbes Rich List for athletes this week. India cricket captain Virat Kohli (pictured) is the only Indian and only cricketer to feature in the top 100, in 66th spot Federer edged out Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from top spot. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka is the highest paid female athlete with $37.4 million. She however comes only 29th in the overall rankings. US tennis great Serena Williams comes 33rd with $36 million. Here is a look at the top earners:

1. Roger Federer, $106.3 million, Tennis

2. Cristiano Ronaldo, $105 million, Soccer

3. Lionel Messi, $104 million, Soccer

4. Neymar, $95.5 million, Soccer

5. LeBron James, $88.2 million, Basketball

6. Stephen Curry, $74.4 million, Basketball

7. Kevin Durant, $63.9 million, Basketball

8. Tiger Woods, $62.3 million, Golf

9. Kirk Cousins, $60.5 million, American Football

10. Carson Wentz, $59.1 million, American Football

11. Tyson Fury, $57 million, Boxing

12. Russell Westbrook, $56 million, Basketball

13. Lewis Hamilton, $54 million, Formula One

14. Rory McIlroy, $52 million, Golf

15. Jared Goff, $49 million, American Football

16. Conor McGregor, $48 million, MMA

17. James Harden, $47.8 million, Basketball

18. Giannis Antetokounmpo, $47.6 million, Basketball

19. Anthony Joshua, $47 million, Boxing

20. Deontay Wilder, $46.5 million, Boxing