Two-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 3, American tennis player Coco Gauff became the highest-paid female athlete of 2025.
Idman.Biz reports with reference to Sportico that she earned $31 million during the year. Of this, $23 million came from sponsorship deals.
The second place was taken by four-time Grand Slam winner and world No. 1, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka ($31 million).
The top three is completed by six-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 2, Pole Iga Swiatek ($23.1 million).
The top 15 highest-paid female athletes include 10 tennis players.