Naomi Osaka Becomes Highest Paid Female Athlete In History

Young Tennis star Naomi Osaka has now become the highest  paid female athlete in history. The 22-year-old broke Maria Sharapova’s previous record which was set in 2015.

According to Forbes magazine, Osaka made £30.7m in prize money and endorsements over the past 12 months, setting a new record. Serena Williams, a 23-time grand slam champion, has been the highest-paid female athlete for the last four years earning between $18 million to $29 million.Osaka ranks at No. 29 in the Forbes top-100 highest-paid athletes in 2020, ahead of Serena Williams who sits 33rd. It’s the first time since 2016 that two female athletes have been ranked in Forbes’ top-100 best-paid athletes list.
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