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.
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.
Karrie Webb – $15 Million
Karrie Webb became a pro in 1994 and quickly rose to the top as one of Australia’s top female golfers. Webb won several notable tournaments and, with 41 LPGA wins, she presently has more wins than any other female pro.
Webb may not be the highest in her rankings, but she notably was the first woman golfer to achieve over a million in earnings during the 90s. Today, her long career has served her well as she is currently holding a net worth of $15 million.
Roberta Vinci – $5.6 Million
Even though she never won a prominent singles tournament, Roberta Vinci became nearly unstoppable with doubles partner, Sara Errani. The ladies dominated in doubles tournaments for a solid three years! They also won both the French and US Opens in 2012, the Australian Open in 2013, and both the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2014.
Vinci retired in 2018 but she has taken home more than $11 million in prize money since her career kicked off in 1999. A dedicated player, Vinci is also the oldest pro to break into the top 10, which she did at age 33.