Forbes announced the world’s highest-paid female athletes in 2022 on Thursday and tennis star Naomi Osaka snagged the No. 1 spot.
The 25 women mentioned in Forbes’ list accumulated an estimated $285 million this year, before agents’ fees and taxes. Of the 25 spots listed, tennis players accounted for the most spots with 12. The list, which takes into account on and off-field earnings, is full of some of the most prominent and influential athletes in sports.
Osaka earned the top slot for the third consecutive year, with her earnings reaching $51.1 million in 2022. Superstar Serena Williams came in at No. 2 ($41.3 million in earnings) and Olympic skier Eileen Gu ($20.1 million) at No. 3. Gymnastics phenom Simone Biles placed eighth with $10 million, while WNBA star Candace Parker earned $7.2 million and grabbed the No. 11 spot.
