Top 10 Highest Paid Female Athletes In The World 2025

In 2025, women’s sports grew more than ever before, with female athletes setting records on and off the field. According to Forbes and other sources, the top 10 highest-paid female athletes this year made more than $200 million. This was due to a mix of prize money, sponsorships, and business endeavors. Tennis is still at the top of the list, but players from freestyle skiing, golf, and gymnastics are also doing well, showing that women’s sports are becoming more profitable. Take a look at the top 10 female athletes who will make the most money in 2025. Find out how much they make and what amazing things they have done.

List Of Top 10 Highest Paid Female Athletes In The World 2025

1. Coco Gauff

With an estimated $34.4 million in earnings, Coco Gauff, a 20-year-old American tennis star, is the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. She has had a lot of success on the court, including winning the WTA Finals in Riyadh and the French Open in 2025. She made a record-breaking $4.805 million for the latter. Gauff’s marketability has skyrocketed off the court, with 11 endorsements, including New Balance, Rolex, L’Oreal, and a one-of-a-kind stock arrangement with Naked as their “Chief Smoothie Officer.” Her presence in a Marvel comic book and her role as Team USA’s co-flag bearer at the Paris Olympics made her even more of a global hero. Gauff made $34.4 million, which is one of the biggest amounts ever made by a female athlete in a year, behind only Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.

2. Iga Świątek

Despite having a tough year in 2024, Polish tennis player Iga Świątek is still one of the highest-paid athletes, making $23.8 million. The former world No. 1 had several problems, such a break with her coach and a one-month ban for doping, but her steady play and excellent endorsement portfolio kept her finances strong. Świątek has sponsors from all around the world, like Lancôme and Lego. In 2025, she fell to No. 5 in the WTA rankings, but her competitive energy and marketability make sure she stays a top player in women’s tennis.

3. Eileen Gu

Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier from China, made $22.1 million, mostly from endorsements. In 2024, she won her 16th World Cup, tying the record for the most in freestyle skiing history. Her popularity in China has led to sponsors like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Porsche working with her. Gu has already won 39 medals in 41 contests and is being set up to be a face of the 2026 Winter Olympics. She is the only non-tennis player in the top five since her off-field earnings are so high.

4. Zheng Qinwen

Zheng Qinwen’s spectacular climb in 2024 put her in fourth position with $20.6 million in earnings. At the Paris Olympics, the 22-year-old became the first Asian to win an Olympic gold medal in singles. She also made it to the finals of the Australian Open and the WTA Finals. Her endorsement portfolio has risen quickly, thanks to her huge popularity in China. It now includes Nike, Audi, Lancôme, and Rolex. People compare Zheng’s accomplishments to those of Li Na, which shows that she might be the best tennis player and endorser in 2025.

5. Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka, the WTA Player of the Year for 2024, made $18.7 million, the most on the WTA Tour. $9.7 million of that came from prize money. Her wins at the Australian Open and U.S. Open, which made her the world No. 1, earned her big incentives from sponsors like Nike and Audemars Piguet. In 2025, Sabalenka stands out because of her fierce playing style and her popularity with brands like Master & Dynamic and Oakberry.

6. Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, came back to competitive tennis in 2024 after taking a year out to have her kid. Osaka made $12.9 million, largely from endorsements, as she moved up from No. 833 to No. 58 in the WTA rankings after playing in 19 tournaments. Her work with Nike, Louis Vuitton, and her production firm Hana Kuma, which is making an anime series, show that she is still popular. Osaka’s performance at the 2025 U.S. Open shows that she is making a strong comeback.

7. Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu made $12.9 million this year, mostly from endorsements. It was a tough year for her because of injuries and uneven play. Raducanu has kept a solid list of endorsements since she won the U.S. Open in 2021. Some of the businesses she works with are British Airways, Dior, and HSBC. She makes $12 million off the court, which shows how marketable she is, especially in the UK and China. She is still working to get back to her competitive edge by 2025.

8. Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda, the best female golfer in the world, made $12.5 million in 2025, including a record-breaking $4.4 million in LPGA prize money. She set a new record for women’s golf by winning seven tournaments, including five in a row. Korda’s deals with T-Mobile, Nike, and TaylorMade have grown, making her the highest-paid female golfer of the year. She is a pioneer in golf because of her success on and off the course.

9. Venus Williams

Venus Williams is still a symbol of longevity at 44, having made $12.1 million, primarily from things she does off the field. She only plays two competitive matches in 2024, so she makes money by giving speeches (which pay her six figures) and by endorsing products like Nike and Audemars Piguet. Williams’ business efforts, including her AI-powered interior design platform Palazzo and her work with Barbie dolls, show how she continues to have an impact in and out of tennis.

10. Simon Biles

In 2025, Simone Biles, who many people think is the best gymnast ever, made $11.2 million, with $11 million coming from endorsements. Her victorious return to the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she won three gold medals, solidified her title as the GOAT. Biles has become a cultural and business force thanks to her deals with Athleta, Visa, and Nulo, as well as her Netflix docuseries Simone Biles Rising and the Gold Over America Tour.