Who are the top 10 richest female tennis players in the world? Is it Serena Williams or is there a surprise at number 1? Let’s find out!
Female tennis players are becoming a brand icon and hence get a lot of sponsorship deals. Be it the veteran Serena Williams, or the upcoming Emma Raducanu. But who is the richest of them all?
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Who are the top 10 richest female tennis players in the world of all time?
- Serena Williams (Net Worth: $180 Million) – Well, no surprises here! The American professional has won a staggering total of 23 Grand Slam Singles titles. She has got the number 1 position 8 times, between 2002 and 2007. She was diagnosed with Sjorgen’s syndrome in 2011 but that didn’t stop her. Also, she has won gold medals for her country in Sydney, Beijing and London Olympics. But she had to withdraw from Wimbledon 2021 because of her leg injury.
- Maria Sharapova (Net Worth: $135 Million) – The former world number 1, Maria Sharapova has 5 Grand Slam Singles titles. She won her first Grand Slam at the age of 17 and was liked by all because of her skills. Also, the Russian professional has won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics.
- Venus Williams (Net Worth: $95 Million) – Venus is a former world number 1 in both singles and doubles. She turned pro at the age of 14 and had a rivalry with her sister Serena. She has won 7 Grand Slam titles. Also, she won 4 gold medals for her country.
- Anna Kournikova (Net Worth: $50 Million) – The Russian-American professional is one of the most known female tennis players in the world. But due to a serious back and spinal injury, she had to retire at the age of 21.
- Naomi Osaka (Net Worth: $50 Million) – The highest paid female athlete in the world at the moment, Osaka despite her persistent withdrawals this year has raked in $50 million through endorsements and winnings.
- Li Na (Net Worth: $50 Million) – Li Na started her career as a badminton player. But she soon realized that it was not for her and turned pro in 1999. Also, she is the only Chinese player to win a Grand Slam Singles event as she won the French Open.
- Agnieszka Radwanska (Net Worth: $25 Million) – She is the first Polish player to go to the singles final of a Grand Slam in the Open Era.
- Billie Jean King (Net Worth: $20 Million) – The former world number one has won 12 Grand Slam titles.
- Chris Evert (Net Worth: $16 Million) – The retired American professional has won 18 Grand Slam singles championships.
- Ana Ivanovic (Net Worth: $16 Million) – The Serbian professional has been playing since she was 5. Also, she was 11th on FHM’s Sexiest Women list in 2009.
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