What is Jim Courier's Net Worth?
Jim Courier is a retired American professional tennis player with a net worth of $14 million. Renowned for reaching World No. 1 in 1992 and 1993, Courier's career highlights include winning four major singles titles and five Masters titles.
Early Life
Born on August 17, 1970 in Sanford, Florida, and raised in Dade City, Courier showed early promise in tennis. As a junior, he trained at the esteemed Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and captured the Orange Bowl title in 1986 and 1987, as well as the French Open junior doubles title in 1987.
Professional Career
Courier turned professional in 1988 and achieved a breakthrough at the 1991 French Open, defeating top players including Stefan Edberg and Michael Stich, before winning his first Grand Slam title against Andre Agassi. He went on to win the Australian Open in 1992 by beating Edberg, and clinched his second French Open title of that year. His incredible form continued with a 25-match winning streak, establishing him as World No.1.
Career Highlights
- 1991: French Open Champion
- 1992: Australian Open and French Open Champion
- 1993: Australian Open Champion
- Reached finals of all Grand Slam tournaments by age 22
- 58 weeks as World No. 1
- Member of the US Davis Cup-winning teams in 1992 and 1995
- Retired in 2000 with 23 singles and 6 doubles titles
Post-Playing Career
After retiring in 2000, Courier transitioned to a successful career in sports broadcasting. He has worked as a commentator and analyst for NBC Sports, TNT, Sky Sports, the Tennis Channel, and Amazon Prime Video.
In addition to commentary, Courier has explored entrepreneurship, founding InsideOut Sport & Entertainment in 2004, which produces the Champions Series. He also founded the non-profit Courier's Kids to support youth tennis programs in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Personal Life
In 2010, Courier married fellow tennis professional Susanna Lingman. The couple resides in Orlando, Florida.
