Forbes Ranks the Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Forbes Ranks the Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Maria Sharapova

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The Forbes list of the highest-paid female athletes is out for the period covering June 2014 to June 2015, compiled from prize money, winnings, appearances, licensing and endorsement earnings. Here's a look at the top 10, starting with Maria Sharapova, whose total earnings were $29.2 million.

Serena Williams

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Total Earnings: $24.6 million

Caroline Wozniacki

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Total Earnings: $14.6 million

Danica Patrick

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Total Earnings: $13.9 million

Ana Ivanovic

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Total Earnings: $8.3 million

Petra Kvitova

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Total Earnings: $7.7 million

Erick W. Rasco for Sports Illustrated

Total Earnings: $6.8 million

Ronda Rouysey

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Total Earnings: $6.5 million

Stacy Lewis

Carlos M. Saavedra for Sports Illustrated

Total Earnings: $6.4 million

Agnieszka Radwanska

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Total Earnings: $6 million