Is Don Budge A-List?
NoC
No — Don Budge is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1937C$0.01M
US Open Win
Early grand slam victory marks his start.
1938B▲$0.05M+$0.04M
Historic Grand Slam
First to win all four majors in a year.
1945C▼$0.1M+$0.05M
Serves in WWII
Served in the military during the war years.
1950C$0.2M+$0.1M
Coaching Tennis
Coaching tennis for extra income.
1970C$0.5M+$0.3M
Tennis Commentator
Occasional commentating work.
2000C$5M+$4.5M
Death at Age 84
Don Budge passed away at the age of 84.
2026C$5M
Tennis Pioneer Legacy
Remembered as a great tennis player, but fading from public memory.
Last updated: February 21, 2026