The stars of sports are without doubt the highest-paid female athletes. The new list was compiled using the calendar year 2021. This is in contrast to previous editions that used the 12-month ending in June. It includes base salaries as well prizes, bonuses, and stipends. What does this mean for average fans? What are the best features of a career in sports? And who should watch out 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 Wimbledon's court this year, her income has remained consistent. Her personal life is not less interesting. 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. It can be very difficult to live with but medication and lifestyle changes can ease some symptoms.
Naomi Osaka
Due to her sponsorship deals as well as the prize money, the Japanese tennis star is now a 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%. She is one of the most successful and well-known female athletes in the world, and her earnings keep increasing every day.
Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu, a well-known Canadian tennis player, became a 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, an American gymnast, is a four-time world champion. In the year 2021, she earned a total of 10.1 million dollars. She also earned more than $100,000 from her 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. The income she earns is not limited to winning competitions. She also has endorsement deals.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is an American auto racing driver who has earned over $10 million for her professional career. Her racing earnings and endorsements combined have made her one of most well-paid female athletes in the world. While her racing career is what makes her a household name, she is probably better known for her appearances and brand endorsements. Her face is Chevrolet. She recently signed a multiyear deal for GoDaddy, a company that focuses primarily on women's wellness.