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.
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.
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.
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.
Amelie Mauresmo – $8 Million
French tennis player, Amélie Mauresmo received criticism early on in her career. The critics had low expectations for her future, believing she had neither the tenacity nor the dedication to make it to a major tournament. However, Mauresmo showed her critics that she was not to be underestimated.
In 2016, she won both the Australia Open and Wimbledon and even held a number one ranking at one point in her career. In recent years, Mauresmo has been passing along her techniques as a coach and, as of 2020, she is worth about $8 million.