The highest-paid female athletes on the planet are no doubt the stars of sports. This year's list uses the calendar year 2021 as opposed to the previous editions which used the 12-month end of June. It includes base salaries as well prizes, bonuses, and stipends. But what does that mean for the average fan? What are the best features of a career in sports? What should we be on the lookout for?
Venus Williams
Venus Williams is one the highest-paid tennis players in the world and has the potential to earn even more money than her day job. The $7 million a year that Venus Williams makes as a tennis player includes $5 million in endorsements. Despite not being on the Wimbledon court this year, her income is steady. However, her personal life remains fascinating. The tennis legend has suffered from Sjogren's syndrome, a common disease that affects over four million people in the United States. Sjogren's syndrome symptoms include dry eyes, joint pain, muscle aches and inflammation of major bodily organs. While it is difficult to live without, medications and lifestyle changes may be able to help ease some of the symptoms.
Naomi Osaka
Her prize money and sponsorship deals have made the Japanese tennis player multimillionaires. In 2017, she earned $1.2 million in prize money, but her income was more than double that, coming in at $52 million. In endorsement deals, she has earned over $5 million. This accounts for 98% her total compensation. Her success has made them one of most prominent and successful female athletes. And her earnings are increasing each day.
Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu is a famous Canadian tennis player who turned professional in 2017. She won the 2017 Wimbledon women’s doubles title, and she went on to earn more than $7.5million in prizes. This has made her the highest-paid female tennis player in the world. People from different countries are still wondering how she is able to have such a large net wealth at such a young age. Her aggressive style of play is a key part of her success. She often focuses cross-court shots.
Simone Biles
Simone Biles of America is a gymnast and four-time champion at the world level. She earned a total amount of 10.1 million dollars in 2021. She also earned more than $100,000 from her field activities. Although gymnastics has not been a lucrative sport historically, Biles is revered as an icon and has been used by major brands to promote their products. Therefore, her income comes not only from winning competitions but also endorsement deals.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is an American professional auto racing driver. She has earned over 10 million dollars. Her racing earnings and endorsements combined have made her one of most well-paid female athletes in the world. 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).