Mahesh Bhupathi is a name synonymous with Tennis in India and Asia, through his stellar record in both Men’s and Mixed Doubles and his career defining 1997 French Open Mixed Doubles victory, where he teamed up with Japan’s Rika Hiraki to become the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title. Born on June 7, 1974, in Chennai, India, Bhupathi began playing Tennis at a young age, leading to an exciting two-years of the sport at the University of Mississippi, where he earned singles and doubles All-America honours in 1995, the same year he began his professional career and joined India’s Davis Cup side. Just a year earlier, he earned his first national champion of India title.
Mahesh Bhupathi is now known as one of the most dominant Doubles stars in history, as well as the first in an elite, but small group of Indian Tennis stars with a Grand Slam title to their name, joined by three of his double’s partners Rohan Bopanna, Sania Mirza, and Leander Paes. The star’s most notable titles include the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, earning him a career Grand Slam, and a lot of prize money. Bhupathi achieved a career high rank of World No.1 in Doubles.
Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes with Wimbledon Doubles Championship
Beyond his remarkable achievements on the Tennis court, Mahesh Bhupathi has distinguished himself as a prolific entrepreneur and a trailblazer in sports management. He is the founder of the International Premier Tennis League, which sought and failed to replicate the country-based team format popular in other sports to increase Tennis’s global appeal. Additionally, Bhupathi has ventured into the lifestyle and wellness business with his brand Scentials, a move which aims to capitalise on his access to capital through an incredibly successful Tennis career. Mahesh Bhupathi was also selected as India’s non-playing Davis Cup captain in 2016, highlighting his importance to India’s Tennis landscape. With all of this on and off-court success comes a lot of financial reward, as such fans the world over are curious of Mahesh Bhupathi’s Net Worth.
Mahesh Bhupathi’s IPTL Sponsored By Coca-Cola, FedEx, and Qatar Airways
Mahesh Bhupathi Net Worth and Sources of Income
Mahesh Bhupathi’s net worth is estimated to be around £4.6 million ($6 million or ₹510 million) as of 2024. This figure reflects his earnings from a distinguished Tennis career, various business ventures, and endorsement deals.
From the duration of his now finished professional Tennis career, Mahesh Bhupathi has amassed career earnings of approximately £5 million ($6.6 million or ₹550 million) in prize money. His career was not just lucrative, but historic, and substantial for the world of Indian Tennis, which has contributed to the respect fans give to him, and thus the attractiveness of his brand. With this, Bhupathi’s income has been bolstered by several endorsement deals with high-profile brands such as Colgate-Palmolive, U.S. Polo Assn, and Re/Max
Mahesh Bhupathi as Colgate-Palmolive Brand Ambassador
Mahesh Bhupathi’s knack for business is equally noteworthy, as co-founder of Scentials Beautycare and Wellness, a company that collaborates with celebrities to craft beauty and wellness products, capitalising on the lucrative beauty industry and Bhupathi’s contacts with other Indain superstars. Additionally, Bhupathi is the founder of Zeven sportswear, which have previously sponsored the All India Tennis Association in their Davis Cup matches.
Mahesh Bhupathi’s Scentials Perfume
