Female Tennis stars ruled Forbes 2020 list of highest-paid female athletes. Nine of the top ten athletes were Tennis sensations while rank 10 was bagged by Alex Morgan, co-captain US women's national football team.
Naomi Osaka, a Japanese Tennis player tops the list followed by Serena Williams. The 22-year-old Osaka made $3.4 million in prize money and $37.4 million from sponsors in 2019. Williams with $4 million prize money and $32 million endorsements secured second place. Ashleigh Barty, was in the third position with $4.4 million prize money last year.
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Key Highlights
Naomi Osaka is the Forbes HIghest paid female athlete 2020
Serena Williams at second and Ashleigh Barty at third places respectively
Nine of the top ten highest-paid athletes are Tennis players
Naomi Osaka in 2018 became Japan's first Grand Slam singles champion (man or woman) after defeating Serena Williams in US Open.
According to Forbes among all tennis players, only Roger Federer made more than Osaka from endorsements.
1. Naomi Osaka $37.4m ($3.4m prize money, $34m endorsements)
2. Serena Williams $36m ($4m prize money, $32m endorsements)
3. Ashleigh Barty $13.1m ($10.1m prize money, $3m endorsements)
4. Simona Halep $10.9m ($6.9m prize money, $4m endorsements)
5. Bianca Andreescu $8.9m ($4.9m prize money, $4m endorsements)
6. Garbine Muguruza $6.6m ($2.1m prize money, $4.5m endorsements)
7. Elina Svitolina $6.4m ($5.4 prize money, $1m endorsements)
8. Sofia Kenin $5.8m ($4.8m prize money, $1m endorsements)
9. Angelique Kerber $5.3m ($1.3m prize money, $4 million endorsements)
10. Alex Morgan $4.6m ($400,000 salary/bonus, $4.2m endorsements)
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