Tennis remains standing out as the only large sport where female athletes earn on the same basis with men. Forbes’ last list Of the world’s best -paid tennis players, four women show in the top 10, with Coco Gauff first.
In general, men still have the top two places: Carlos Alcaraz ($ 48.3 million) and Jannik Sinner ($ 47.3 million). But coming in at number 3 in general is Coco Gauff, who also scores the best -paid female athlete in all sports worldwide.
3. Coco Gauff – $ 37.2 million
The 21-year-old American has had one up and down season on the field and wins her second Grand Slam at Roland Garros but leaves Wimbledon in the first round. However, she blooms outside the field. Gauff has an enviable sponsor portfolio with Bose” New balanceAnd Carol’s daughterWhile they also branch to investments and management.
Earlier this year she announced her interest Unparalleleda women’s basketball competition and launched its own management company in collaboration with Wme. Gauff described the move as a way to ‘take more ownership’ of her career while building opportunities past tennis.
5. Aryna Sabalenka – $ 27.4 million
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka almost $ 10 million less than Gauff, banking of $ 27.4 million ($ 15 million of notes). Once overlooked by marketers, Sabalenka started securing high -profile deals, including with Electrolyte Sports drinks and ChaseWhile they also take a fair interest IM8A supplement brand co -founded by David Beckham. Her growing visibility reflects a shift in the attitudes of sponsor, while brands warm up to stars from regions that are hit by political tension.
6. Zheng Qinwen – $ 26.1 million
At only 22, Zheng Qinwen becomes one of the most tradable players in the game. With $ 26.1 million in total income, the majority of notes, Zheng has already signed with Audi, Dior and Beats. In China, her popularity reflects that from Li Na, the first Grand Slam champion of the country and a global marketing icon.
7. IGA Shopes – $ 245il
Polen’s Iga Swiateek continues to link dominance on the field with a steady growth of it. In the past year she earned $ 24 million, including $ 15 million from notes with large partners such as ON, Rolex, LEGO, and Tecnifibre. Her victory in Wimbledon 2025 made her the only active women’s player that kept Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces.
Men in the mix
Outside the women, Novak Djokovic ($ 29.6 million), Taylor Fritz ($ 15.6 million), Frances Tiafoe ($ 15.2 million), and Daniil Medvedev ($ 14.3 million) You connect with Alcaraz and Sinner to complete the top 10 on the men’s side. With four women in the worldwide Top 10 and Gauff that leads all female athletes worldwide, tennis remains a rare stage in which the women’s competitions for women or sometimes even rivals of men.
Combined, the ten best paid tennis players (men and women) have earned $ 285 million in the last 12 months, which is a jump of 16% compared to last year.
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