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 prizes and base salaries, as well bonuses and stipends. But what does it all mean for the average fan of sports? What are the most attractive features of a lucrative sports career? And who should watch out for?
Venus Williams
Venus Williams is one world's most well-paid athletes and can make even more money from her day job. Venus Williams, a tennis player, earns $7 million annually. She also has $5 million in endorsements. Despite not being on the Wimbledon court this year, her income is steady. However, her personal life remains fascinating. Sjogren’s syndrome has affected the tennis star. It is a common condition that affects approximately four million Americans. Sjogren’s syndrome symptoms can include joint pains, dry eyes, muscle aches and inflammation in major 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. She made $52 million last year, and she won $1.2 million in prize cash in 2017. Her total compensation includes 98% of her endorsement deals which have earned her more than $5million. Her success has made her one of the most well-known and successful female athletes, and her earnings are increasing by the day.
Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu (a Canadian tennis player) is well-known. She became professional in 2017. She was the 2017 Wimbledon women’s singles champion and earned over $7.5 million in prize money. She is now the highest-paid female athlete in the world and many people wonder how she managed to accumulate such a high net worth at such an early age. Her aggressive style of play is a key part of her success. She often focuses cross-court shots.
Simone Biles
Simone Biles (American gymnast) is a four time world champion. In the year 2021 she earned a total sum of 10.1million. She also made more than $100,000 in 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. Biles' income is not just from winning competitions; it also comes from endorsement deals.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is an American driver in auto racing who has made over $10 million during her professional career. Her earnings from racing and endorsements make her one the highest-paid female athletes around. Although her racing career makes her well-known, it is not what makes her an international celebrity. She is more known for her appearances on television and her endorsements of brands. She is the face of Chevrolet, and she recently signed a multiyear contract with GoDaddy (a company that focuses exclusively on women's health).