What is Jennifer Capriati's net worth?
Jennifer Capriati is an American former tennis player with a net worth of $6 million. During her professional career, Jennifer secured three Grand Slam titles in the singles division. Capriati turned professional at the age of 13, and just 11 months into her career, she reached her first final in a pro tournament in 1990. Although she lost, she made it to another final in an international pro tournament, earning the title of the youngest female to enter the top 10 rankings at just 14 years old. In her first three years, she amassed six titles in singles tournaments and won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. After 1993, Capriati took a hiatus from tennis and faced legal issues, retiring from the sport in 2004. In 2012, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Career Earnings
Throughout her career, Capriati's tournament prize money totaled just over $6 million. After adjusting for inflation, her earnings from prizes and endorsements exceeded $25 million. In 1992, Sega Genesis released the video game 'Jennifer Capriati Tennis,' and during the 1990s, she signed endorsement deals with Prince tennis rackets and Diadora, worth $1 million and $3 million respectively.
Early Life
Jennifer Maria Capriati was born on March 29, 1976, in New York City. She grew up in Florida with her mother Denise, father Stefano, and younger brother Steven. Her parents divorced in the mid-1990s. At age 17, Capriati was arrested for stealing a $15 ring from a Tampa mall kiosk, which she claimed was accidental. Her parents then sent her to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation. The following year, she was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession after an incident at a Coral Gables hotel. She attended a court-administered drug rehabilitation program for over three weeks and later admitted that she had contemplated suicide during this tumultuous period.
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Career
At age 12 and 14, Jennifer won the Junior Orange Bowl, becoming one of just nine players to win twice. She turned professional at 13, reaching two finals in her first three events. She entered the pro rankings at #23 and made her Grand Slam debut at the French Open, losing to Monica Seles in the semifinals, followed by a fourth-round appearance at Wimbledon. She won her first title in Puerto Rico that year and entered the top 10 in world rankings, ending the season ranked #8. During her second pro season, she defeated Seles and Katerina Maleeva to win two singles titles, earning a #6 ranking by year's end. In 1992, she won Olympic gold in singles and became the youngest player to earn more than $1 million in prize money, ending the year ranked #7. Her career saw fluctuations, with periods of success and injuries, and she eventually retired with several significant accolades, including a singles and doubles record. She was ranked #36 on 'TENNIS Magazine's' list of '40 Greatest Players of the Tennis Era' in 2005.
Jennifer's comeback in 2000 saw her defeating Serena Williams at the Miami Masters and reclaiming titles despite battling injuries. She was part of the United States Fed Cup team in 2000, contributing to their victory. In 2001, Capriati won the Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open and ascended to the #1 ranking in October. She achieved more success in 2002, winning another Australian Open title and maintaining high rankings despite injuries. Despite a gradual decline in performance due to injuries in subsequent years, she ended her career with a 430-176 singles record.
Personal Life
In 2010, Jennifer overdosed on prescription medication in Riviera Beach, Florida. While speculated to be a suicide attempt, a family spokesperson stated it was inaccurate. Capriati dated Ivan Brannan Jr. from May 2011 to February 2012. In 2013, she faced charges of stalking and battery, which were eventually dropped after she completed anger management counseling and community service.
