Czech player Karolína Plíšková currently ranks sixth on the tennis pro list and has ranked number one in the past, despite not winning any major tournaments. However, Plíšková did turn heads when she went straight to the finals and semifinals in the US, French, and Australian Opens within a five-year span.
She has accumulated $19 million in prize money and, along with her endorsements, stands at a net worth of approximately $15 million.
Victoria Azarenka – $15 Million
Hailing from Belarus, Victoria Azarenka is, in fact, the only Belarussian to have won one of the major tennis tournaments (the Australian Open in both 2012 and 2013) After those victories, Azarenka took over $30 million in prize money, as her hard work paid off.
Though her net worth of $20 million is due to prior winnings and endorsements combined, Azarenka was the first tennis player to be endorsed by Red Bull.
Miesha Tate – $6 Million
American Miesha Tate is a major female star in the UFC and is currently worth about $6 million. Tate gained acclaim when she faced off against Ronda Rousey in 2012, and after she defeated Holly Holm, becoming the bantamweight champion.
Though she has certainly made money from her victories in the ring, her money mainly comes from endorsements like many other athletes. Tate remained busy after her retirement in 2016 and has since become a model and sports commentator.
Lindsay Davenport – $20 Million
Before the Williams sisters became the face of women’s tennis, Lindsey Davenport was the alpha star of the courts. Over the course of her career, Davenport won over $22 million in prize money. She dominated in singles competitions, winning the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open without a single loss in any set.
Due to her prowess in solo competitions, Davenport was also a great partner for doubles, as she won three big tournaments there as well. In 2015, after playing for so long, she wanted to pass on her skills, so she became a coach for a young tennis star, Madison Keys.
Yuna Kim – $21 Million
South Korean figure skater, Yuna Kim, was the first South Korean to get a gold medal at the Olympics for skating. Kim also made waves as she was also the only female skater in the world who won all major figure skating competitions.
Her victories included the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the Four Continents Championships, and the Grand Prix Final. Kim is currently worth $21 million, of which she donated $2.7 million to charity, revealing that she’s a big star with an even bigger heart.