The most successful female athletes on the planet are, without doubt, the stars of the sport. The list is based on calendar year 2021, compared to the previous editions that spanned the 12-month period ending in June. It includes base salaries and prizes, as well as bonuses and stipends. What does this all mean to the average fan? What are the best features of a career in sports? Who are you looking for?
Venus Williams
As one of the world's highest-paid athletes, Venus Williams has the potential to make even more money than she does in her day job. The $7 million a year that Venus Williams makes as a tennis player includes $5 million in endorsements. Her income is consistent, despite the fact that she is not on the court this year at Wimbledon. Her personal life is not less interesting. Sjogren’s syndrome, which is a common illness that affects four million people in the United States, has affected tennis legend Venus Williams. Sjogren’s syndrome symptoms can include joint pains, dry eyes, muscle aches and inflammation in major organs. While it is difficult to live without, medications and lifestyle changes may be able to help ease some of the symptoms.
Naomi Osaka
Thanks to her prize money and sponsorship deals, the Japanese tennis player is multimillionaire. She made $52 million last year, and she won $1.2 million in prize cash in 2017. She also has more than $5m in endorsement deals. That accounts for 98%. Her success has made her one of the most well-known and successful female athletes, and her earnings are increasing by the day.
Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu, a well-known Canadian tennis player, became a professional in 2017. She was the 2017 Wimbledon women’s singles champion and earned over $7.5 million in prize money. She is now the highest-paid female athlete in the world and many people wonder how she managed to accumulate such a high net worth at such an early age. Her aggressive playing style is key to her success. She often focuses on cross-court shots.
Simone Biles
Simone Biles is an American gymnast who has been crowned four times world champion. She earned a total amount of 10.1 million dollars in 2021. She also earned more that $100,000 from her various field activities. Although gymnastics is not a sport that traditionally earns huge sums of money, Biles is considered an icon and has become an image for major brands. Therefore, her income comes not only from winning competitions but also endorsement deals.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick, an American racecar driver, has earned over $10,000,000 for her professional career. Her earnings from racing and endorsements make her one the highest-paid female athletes around. She is best known for her endorsements and appearances, as well as her racing career. She is the face of Chevrolet, and she recently signed a multiyear contract with GoDaddy (a company that focuses exclusively on women's health).