This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
On August 7, 2019, Forbes magazine announced its list of the highest-paid sportswomen, with US tennis superstar Serena Williams topping the list for the fourth straight year.
According to Forbes, Williams earned $29.2 million in the 12-month period ending June 1, with just $4.2 million of that coming from prize money.
Japan's Naomi Osaka, who burst to international stardom with a stunning upset of Williams in the 2018 US Open final, became just the fourth woman to earn more than $20 million in a year, earning $24.3 million and placing second on the list.
Former Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber was third on the list with earnings of $11.8 million, followed by this year's Wimbledon champion Simona Halep.
Forbes included prize money, salaries, bonuses, endorsements, and appearance fees between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019, in the figures.
US footballer Alex Morgan was the highest-placed athlete from a different sport, ranking 12th with earnings of $5.8 million, most of which came from endorsements.
