World’s highest-paid female athletes of 2023
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When it came to earnings in 2023 for athletes, factoring in money made in the sport as well as endorsements, nine of the top 10 female athletes played one sport: tennis.
The lone non-tennis player appearing on the list? The sport she has excelled in might surprise you.
10. Leylah Fernandez
Earnings: $8.8 million
9. Elena Rybakina
Earnings: $9.5 million
8. Venus Williams
Earnings: $12.2 million
7. Jessica Pegula
Earnings: $12.5 million
6. Aryna Sabalenka
Earnings: $14.7 million
5. Naomi Osaka
Earnings: $15 million
4. Emma Raducanu
Earnings: $15.2 million
3. Coco Gauff
Earnings: $21.7 million
2. Eileen Gu
Earnings: $21.7 million
1. Iga Swiatek
Earnings: $23.9 million