“Roger Federer is the only one who can get a million-dollar contract from Rolex, Iga Swiatek shouldn’t expect the same,” says Wojciech Fibak

Roger Federer has a record 20 Grand Slam titles to his name. While the 39-year-old skipped the past season on account of undergoing knee surgery, he continues to be one of the most well-known and celebrated names across the world. 

The 19-year-old, Iga Swiatek, made waves on the WTA Tour when she won her maiden Major title at Roland Garros. The Pole recently joined the Swiss Maestro when she became a brand ambassador of the highly-reputed brand, Rolex. 

With regards to this, former World No.2 doubles-player Wojciech Fibak commented on the difference between paycheques that will undoubtedly reflect in the duo’s compensations. 

Fibak expands on the likely details of the Rolex contracts

Fibak is the winner of Australian Open 1978 men’s doubles title. In addition, the 68-year-old is one of the wealthiest people in Poland. 

During an interview with Onet Sport, the Pole weighed the disparity in pay that will exist in the compensations for Swiatek and Roger. He suggested that the former won’t be paid as much as the latter due to their difference in brand value. 

Fibak said, “If someone offered Swiatek a contract, we should not expect that she would be paid a million dollars. Federer may get that amount, but he’s the only one. The rest will get very reasonable sums.”

According to her compatriot, Swiatek will get a fair compensation. However, she won’t reach closer to the wealth that Serena Williams or Maria Sharapova have amassed through this contract. 

He continued, “Of course, considering the Polish realities and recently Iga as well, it will be unimaginable money. But these will not be contracts that will bring her closer to the financial shelf of Osaka, Sharapova or Williams.”

Moreover, Fibak gave an insight on the strategy that Rolex adopts when making deals with well-known people.

“Rolex is a great example, a luxury company works differently.I know former and current Rolex owners. They believe that it is the star who benefits more from this collaboration. Therefore, Rolex usually does not offer high salaries. Only outstanding operas – Placido Domingo, tennis – Roger Federer or golf – Tiger Woods can count on high contracts,” he concluded. 

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