You Won't Believe How Much These 10 Female Athletes Made Last Year!
Ladies and gentlemen, let's hear it for the incredible women athletes who have been dominating the sports world and taking home some serious cash! In 2022, more than seven women made at least $10 million, which is a huge milestone for women's sports. These incredible athletes have boosted the total amount made before taxes and agents' fees by the top 25 highest-paid female athletes to a whopping $285 million.
And let's talk about the top 10 highest-paid female athletes, who absolutely crushed it this year. Seven of them play tennis, which goes to show that the sport is not only incredibly exciting to watch, but also has some serious earning potential for the players. Naomi Osaka once again claimed the top spot with $51.1 million in earnings, followed by the legendary Serena Williams with $41.3 million. But let's also give a huge shoutout to 19-year-old skier Eileen Gu, who took home an incredible $20.1 million in earnings this year.
But the surprises don't end there, my friends. This year's list also features some new faces, including Emma Raducanu, Iga Świątek, Venus Williams, Coco Gauff, and the incredible Simone Biles. And let's not forget about the other amazing athletes who made the top 25, including badminton player P.V. Sindhu, basketball player Candace Parker, and soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan.
What's even more impressive is that the top 10 female athletes accounted for a record $194 million, a 17% increase from last year. This is a true testament to the growing popularity and success of women's sports, and it's incredible to see these athletes finally getting the recognition and compensation they deserve.
So let's give a round of applause to all of the amazing female athletes who continue to inspire us with their talent, hard work, and dedication. We can't wait to see what they'll achieve next!