Money continues to flow into women’s sports, with athletes in basketball, hockey, soccer, softball, and volleyball all benefiting. But tennis still leads the way, thanks to rising prize money and major endorsement deals that WTA stars consistently attract. In 2025, the trend remains the same as Aryna Sabalenka , Iga Swiatek , Coco Gauff , and other top tennis players dominate the list of the highest-paid female athletes.

Sportico has released its latest list of the top-earning women’s athletes. Once again, tennis players dominated the rankings. Ten of the top 15 highest-paid female athletes in 2025 came from tennis. Coco Gauff led the field with an impressive total.

Gauff earned $31 million in 2025. Of that amount, $23 million came from endorsements. She added $8 milli

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