Naomi Osaka tops Forbes list of highest-earning female athletes

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Naomi Osaka tops Forbes list of highest-earning female athletes

Star raked in $57.3 million in prize money and endorsements over the last year

Published: January 14, 2022 14:22 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor and Reuters

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Japan’s Naomi Osaka is the world’s highest-paid female athlete, according to a list published by business magazine Forbes. The four-times Grand Slam tennis champion has been helping to raise awareness of mental health issues in sport. Image Credit: Reuters

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The list was published after a year in which Osaka withdrew from the French Open to focus on her mental health amid a public row over mandatory press conferences at the Grand Slam, saying they took too great a toll on her mental wellbeing. Image Credit: AFP

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Fellow tennis players Serena Williams ($45.9 million) was next on the list. Image Credit: Reuters

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Venus Williams practises on ahead of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London — She was followed by older sister Venus ($11.3 million). Image Credit: AP

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American gymnast Simone Biles during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She withdrew from four finals while battling mental issues, but overcame the 'twisties' to take bronze in balance beam — American gymnast Simone Biles made $10.1 million and came 4th on the list of highest female earners in sport. Image Credit: AFP

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Garbine Muguruza in action at Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Open — Rounding out the top 5 was Spanish tennis player Garbine Muguruza who earned $8.8 million last year. Image Credit: WTA Twitter

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Ko Jin-young is representing South Korea at the Olympics — South Korean golfer Ko Jin-young made a cool $7.5 million last year. Image Credit: Ko Jin-young Instagram

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P.V. Sindhu of India competes against Akane Yamaguchi — Indian badminton player P.V. Sindhu made a whopping $7.2 million. Image Credit: AP

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Tennis-Ash Barty — Women's world number one tennis player Ash Barty made $6.9 million. Image Credit: Reuters

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Nelly Korda during the first hole of sudden-death after a four-way tie in the LPGA Pelican Championship — Golfer Nelly Korda brought home $5.9 million. Image Credit: AP

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sport — Basketball player Candace Parker ($5.7 million) also made the top 10. Image Credit: Twitter / Candace Parker

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