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.
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.
Karolína Plíšková – $15 Million
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.
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.
Alexis DeJoria – $100 Million
Though you rarely hear about pro-female drag racers, hopefully, that will change soon. Alexis DeJoria is a drag racer in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) but is still in pursuit to be the first woman to win a championship in the NHRA.
Her jaw-dropping net worth is mostly due to her billionaire father, John Paul DeJoria, who co-founded Paul Mitchell and also founded Patrón tequila. Patrón also sponsors DeJoria, but she may soon be making a name for herself.