Naomi Osaka becomes the highest-paid female athlete in 2022; 7 tennis players in Top 10
In 2022, Naomi Osaka became the highest-paid female athlete in the world, earning a staggering $51.1 million.
This impressive feat was made all the more impressive by the fact that six out of the top seven highest-paid female athletes were all tennis players. Serena Williams, the legendary American who retired in 2022, came in at second place with $41.3 million in earnings.
Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier, was the only non-tennis player to break into the top three, earning $20.1 million. Emma Raducanu, Iga Świątek, Venus Williams, and Coco Gauff rounded out the top seven, all earning impressive sums of money thanks to their success on and off the tennis court.
Simone Biles, the highly decorated gymnast, came in at eighth place with $10 million in earnings, while Jessica Pegula and Minjee Lee rounded out the top ten with $7.6 million and $7.3 million in earnings, respectively.
It's no surprise to see tennis players dominate the list of highest-paid female athletes. The sport is incredibly popular and attracts a huge global audience, with top players earning millions of dollars in prize money and endorsements.
Naomi Osaka, in particular, has had a meteoric rise to the top of the sport, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and becoming a global star a few years ago. It's clear that her hard work and dedication to the sport have paid off, both on and off the court.
As women's sports continue to grow in popularity and reach, it's likely that we'll see even more diversity at the top of the highest-paid list in the coming years. Whether they're tennis players or athletes in other sports, there's no doubt that they deserve to be recognized and rewarded for their hard work and dedication to their craft.
The highest-paid female athletes in 2022:
| Rank | Name | Earnings | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Naomi Osaka | $51.1 million | Tennis |
| 2. | Serena Williams | $41.3 million | Tennis |
| 3. | Eileen Gu | $20.1 million | Freestyle Skiing |
| 4. | Emma Raducanu | $18.7 million | Tennis |
| 5. | Iga Swiatek | $14.9 million | Tennis |
| 6. | Venus Williams | $12.1 million | Tennis |
| 7. | Coco Gauff | $11.1 million | Tennis |
| 8. | Simone Biles | $10 million | Gymnastics |
| 9. | Jessica Pegula | $7.6 million | Tennis |
| 10. | Minjee Lee | $7.3 million | Golf |
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