The World's Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2016

The 10 top-paid female athletes earned $124 million from salary, prize money, endorsements, appearances and licensing between June 2015 and June 2016. The global... [+]

The 10 top-paid female athletes earned $124 million from salary, prize money, endorsements, appearances and licensing between June 2015 and June 2016. The global group hails from eight different countries with tennis players dominating the action. [-]

Total Earnings: $28.9 million

Prize money: $8.9 million

Endorsements: $20 million

Williams was denied her chance to win the calendar Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, bu... [+]

Total Earnings: $28.9 million

Prize money: $8.9 million

Endorsements: $20 million

Williams was denied her chance to win the calendar Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, but lucrative bonuses from her three 2015 Slam wins and a dozen corporate partners have made her the highest-paid female athlete in the world for the first time since 2004. Williams' career prize money of $77.6 million is more than twice as much as any other female athlete. [-]

Total Earnings: $21.9 million

Prize money: $1.9 million

Endorsements: $20 million

Sharapova shocked the tennis world in March when she announced she failed a drug t... [+]

Total Earnings: $21.9 million

Prize money: $1.9 million

Endorsements: $20 million

Sharapova shocked the tennis world in March when she announced she failed a drug test at the Australian Open in January. Nike and Porsche suspended promotional activities with the five-time Grand Slam winner, but did not terminate their contracts. Tag Heuer and American Express decided not to renew their deals. Other partners, including Avon, Evian and Head, stuck by Sharapova. [-]

Total Earnings: $14 million

Purses/bonuses: $10 million

Endorsements: $4 million

Rousey faced a stunning loss to Holly Holm in November, her first defeat after 12 w... [+]

Total Earnings: $14 million

Purses/bonuses: $10 million

Endorsements: $4 million

Rousey faced a stunning loss to Holly Holm in November, her first defeat after 12 wins in MMA. Rousey has crossed over into mainstream celebrity with movie roles, SI Swimsuit appearances, hosting Saturday Night Live and endorsement deals with Reebok, MetroPCS, Bud Light, Buffalo Jeans and Fanatics. [-]

Total Earnings: $13.9 million

Salary/winning: $7.9 million

Endorsements: $6 million

GoDaddy didn't renew its primary sponsorship of Patrick's car after nine years t... [+]

Total Earnings: $13.9 million

Salary/winning: $7.9 million

Endorsements: $6 million

GoDaddy didn't renew its primary sponsorship of Patrick's car after nine years together. Nature's Bakery stepped in to sponsor 28 races in 2016 with Patrick signing a multi-year extension in August to drive for Stewart-Haas. GoDaddy will continue to be a personal sponsor of hers along with 10 other brands like Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Nationwide and Tissot. Patrick's 73% awareness level ranks third among female athletes behind only the Williams sisters. [-]

Total Earnings: $10.2 million

Prize money: $5.2 million

Endorsements: $5 million

The world's No. 2 ranked player won three events last year, including the WTA Final... [+]

Total Earnings: $10.2 million

Prize money: $5.2 million

Endorsements: $5 million

The world's No. 2 ranked player won three events last year, including the WTA Final. The wins and ranking triggered lucrative bonuses for the Polish star. Her endorsement partners include Lotto, Babolat, Lexus, Workday, Rado and Amica. Her $23 million in career prize money ranks sixth all-time. [-]

Total Earnings: $8 million

Prize money: $1 million

Endorsements: $7 million

The former top-ranked player in the world has seen her ranking plummet over the past 12... [+]

Total Earnings: $8 million

Prize money: $1 million

Endorsements: $7 million

The former top-ranked player in the world has seen her ranking plummet over the past 12 months to No. 34. She won only eight of her first 15 matches in 2016. Wozniacki plans to compete at the Rio Olympics and will carry the Danish flag in the opening ceremonies. Adidas remains her most lucrative endorsement partner. [-]

Total Earnings: $7.6 million

Prize money: $4.6 million

Endorsements: $3 million

The Venezuelan-born Spaniard broke through at the French Open with her first Grand S... [+]

Total Earnings: $7.6 million

Prize money: $4.6 million

Endorsements: $3 million

The Venezuelan-born Spaniard broke through at the French Open with her first Grand Slam win in a straight sets victory over Serena Williams. The win was worth $2.3 million in prize money and lucrative bonuses from sponsors like Adidas (both are after our June 1 cutoff). Muguruza finished second in WTA prize money in 2015. She was a finalist at Wimbledon where she lost to Williams. [-]

Total Earnings: $7.4 million

Prize money: $1.9 million

Endorsements: $5.5 million

The Serb has failed to get past the third round of her last four Grand Slam events... [+]

Total Earnings: $7.4 million

Prize money: $1.9 million

Endorsements: $5.5 million

The Serb has failed to get past the third round of her last four Grand Slam events and her rank has fallen to No. 16. Ivanovic renewed her deal with Dubai Duty Free last year and added a new partner in Shiseido. [-]

Total Earnings: $6.6 million

Prize money: $3.6 million

Endorsements: $3 million

Azarenka's ranking plummeted to No. 50 in the world last year after her 2014 season... [+]

Total Earnings: $6.6 million

Prize money: $3.6 million

Endorsements: $3 million

Azarenka's ranking plummeted to No. 50 in the world last year after her 2014 season ended early from injury. She's recovered to win three events this year, her first titles since 2013. Azarenka's partners include Nike, Wilson, Citizen and Esurance. [-]

Total Earnings: $6.2 million

Prize money: $0.7 million

Endorsements: $5.5 million

Bouchard appeared to be tennis' new "It" girl after her run to the 2014 Wimbledon... [+]

Total Earnings: $6.2 million

Prize money: $0.7 million

Endorsements: $5.5 million

Bouchard appeared to be tennis' new "It" girl after her run to the 2014 Wimbledon finals. She landed new deals with Nike, Usana and Rolex that kicked off last year. But injuries and uneven play have plagued the Canadian and her rank has fallen to No. 47.  [-]