Top 10 richest female athletes

1. Maria Sharapova

The Russian tennis star, who is currently ranked World No. 3 by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), tops the list with an annual earning of USD 29 million. Being a top player, she raked in USD 6 million from her wins. With killer looks, successful modelling stints, and some great tennis, she enjoys a huge fan base across the world, turning her into a highly valuable marketing asset. With multiple brand endorsements including biggies like Nike, Porsche, Tag Heuer and Samsung to name a few, she made a whopping USD 23 million through endorsements and she sits at the top of the list.