Tennis continues to dominate the world of women’s sports, with seven of the Top 10 earners on Forbes’ 2024 list of highest-paid female athletes coming from the WTA Tour. The influence of tennis stars in the financial landscape of women’s sports is clear, with even Venus Williams, who played just two tournaments this year, securing the ninth spot.
The financial evolution of women’s professional sports
For the first time ever, 11 women surpassed $10 million in earnings, marking a significant milestone in the financial growth of women’s sports. Leading the charge is 20-year-old Coco Gauff, whose estimated $34.