India’s P.V. Sindhu is also among the highest-paid female athletes in 2024.
Women’s sports have been gaining major traction, with more tournaments and increased interest. In 2024, many of the highest-paid female athletes come from individual sports, with tennis being a leading example. Despite the growing popularity, the earnings in female sports can still be surprising. Curious about who’s at the top of the list? Keep reading to find out!
Iga Świątek is on the fast track to becoming a tennis legend. She’s the first Polish player to win a major singles title and has already racked up four Grand Slam victories. With 21 career titles and plenty more to come, everyone’s eager to see what’s next for her!
There's a common myth that athletes in less mainstream sports can’t earn a lot, but Eileen Gu is smashing that stereotype. Earning over $20 million annually, she’s a trailblazer in freestyle skiing. At just 18, she made headlines by winning three Olympic medals—two golds and a silver. She also scored big at the World Championships. Eileen was even named one of Time’s most influential people in 2022.
Coco Gauff is definitely one to watch in the world of tennis. At only 20 years old, she’s already achieved an impressive record with 194 wins and seven titles. She’s not just killing it in singles; she’s also hit the top of the doubles rankings with Jessica Pegula. With over $13 million in prize money, Gauff’s talent and ambition make her a standout among the highest-paid athletes this year.
Emma Raducanu is a well-known British tennis player who made headlines when she won the US Open in 2021. She became the first player to win a Grand Slam title from qualifying in the Open Era and set a record for playing the fewest majors before winning one. As the first British woman to win a Grand Slam since Virginia Wade in 1977, she’s already among the top-earning female athletes in 2024 and has a bright future ahead
Naomi Osaka burst onto the scene in 2018 by winning the US Open and taking down Serena Williams in the final. Since then, she’s bagged three more Grand Slam titles and became the first Asian player to hit the top of the singles rankings. With over $21 million in prize money and loads of endorsement deals, she’s definitely one of the top earners in sports right now.
Aryna Sabalenka is truly a tennis powerhouse. She's not only topped the singles rankings but has also excelled in doubles, snagging titles at the Australian Open and the US Open. Her aggressive playstyle has made her a standout in the sport. With more than $23 million in prize money, Sabalenka’s success on the court has translated into big earnings, putting her among the highest-paid female athletes today.
Also making the list of top-earning female athletes are tennis stars Jessica Pegula, Venus Williams, Elena Rybakina, and Leylah Fernandez, as well as golfer Nelly Korda.
