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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Women’s sports have gained momentum throughout the course of 2024, with the fifteen highest-paid female athletes reaping a 27% earnings growth compared to the preceding year. Sportica counted that eleven female athletes made at least $10 million now.

As record TV ratings exemplified staggering numbers, these highest-paid female athletes earn their fortunes from prize money, salaries, payouts, bonuses, and sponsorships. In this article we’ll take a look at the list of the highest-paid female athletes, which has the inclusion of tennis players, a freestyle skier, and a golfer.

Sportica and Forbes present the counting earning data of the highest-paid female athletes, highlighting the admission of other sports besides tennis as follows:

Coco Gauff – $34.4 million

Securing trophies at the China Open and the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Coco Gauff continues to hold the title of the world’s highest-paid female athlete, whose earnings accumulated at $34.4 million. Beyond the court payouts, Gauff boasts a wide selection of endorsements, from Fanatics and Naked Juice, UPS, L’Oréal, Barilla, UPS, to New Balance. The 20-year-old tennis star also makes constant appearances on magazine covers.

Iga witek – $23.8 million

Despite losing her grip on the No. 1 singles ranking after 50 straight weeks reigning, Iga witek doesn’t shy away from deluxe sponsorships, with Lancôme and Lego recently joining the chains. In November 2024, the International Tennis Integrity Agency put the Polish-born tennis player on a one-month suspension for testing positive for a banned substance. Even so, she still managed to capture the second spot for the year-end WTA rankings.

Eileen Gu – $22.1 million

Following suit as the third-highest-paid female athlete is Eileen Gu, who decided to represent China a little later into her skiing career in 2019. The American-born freeskiing star is perhaps better known for her modeling journey, which is closely tied to various high-end brands like Louis Vuitton, Porsche, and Tiffany & Co. On the flip side of her Chinese magazine covers, Gu has won 39 medals for China out of 41 international competitions.

Zheng Qinweng – $20.6 million

Named as the WTA Newcomer of the Year and Most Improved Player Awards, Zheng closed the year of 2024 with her first Grand Slam final in Australia and a gold medal in singles at the Paris Olympics. The world-renowned Chinese tennis player is now associated with multiple endorsements for brands including Lancôme, Nike, Rolex, Wilson, Vivo, Tencent, and more. According to Sportico, Zheng lately had her biggest on-court payout yet that counted at $2.3 million.

Aryna Sabalenka – $18.7 million

As one of the highest-paid female athletes, Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated court excellence that led her to the ownership of the WTA Player of the Year Award title. The No. 1 ranking tennis player now capped $30.1 million in career prize money after winning two Grand Slam titles, the U.S. Open as well as the Australian Open. The thrust from her sponsorship portfolios, such as Nike, Whoop, Oakberry USA, Wilson, and Maestro Dobel Tequila, also continues to flow.

Naomi Osaka – $12.9 million

Bouncing back slowly on the court after the birth of her daughter Shai, Naomi Osaka concluded her singles ranking back up to No. 58, from No. 833 during her one-year leave. Aside from the production company, Hana Kuma, Osaka co-founded, the four-time major tennis champion’s fortune also comes from working with numerous brand partners like Panasonic, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Beats, Crate & Barrel, TAG Heuer, Morinaga, and Bobbie baby formula.

Emma Raducanu – $12.9 million

While still struggling to duplicate her breakout in 2021, Emma Raducanu recently sealed a deal with a new fitness coach, Yutaka Nakamura, who has worked with remarkable names like Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova. As an 18-year-old at the 2021 U.S. Open, Raducanu was showered with love callings from her endorsements of British Airways, HSBC, Dior, Porsche, Evian, and Vodafone.

Nelly Korda – $12.5 million

Winning the LPGA’s Player of the Year Award with the No. 1 ranking, Nelly Korda is mentioned as one of the highest-paid female athletes who currently has five straight tournament victories. Despite the hindrance of a neck injury, Korda accounted for $4.4 million in LPGA prize money.

Simone Biles – $11.2 million

2024’s Summer Games has brought victory over the return of Simone Biles to the court, with three gold medals and a silver in Paris. The 27 GOAT gymnast boasts a range of sponsorships, which include GK Elite, Athleta, K18, MasterClass, Powerade, and Nulo, as well as a Netflix docuseries titled Simone Biles Rising.

Caitlin Clark – $8.1 million

As the first rookie since Candace Parker in 2008 to be appointed to the All-WNBA first team, Caitlin Clark deserves her place on the list of the highest-paid female athletes for her on-court earnings that reach roughly $100,000. Across the field, Clark also garners a list of partnerships with brands like Nike, Wilson Sporting Goods, and State Farm.

The remarkable achievements of these highest-paid female athletes highlight the evolving landscape of women’s sports in 2024. From dominating courts and fields to securing high-profile endorsements, these athletes are breaking barriers and redefining success. For more informed sports news, also check the richest F1 drivers of all time.