Forbes Magazine released the 2011 list of the 10 highest-paid female athletes. Earnings estimates are for the 12-months, between July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011. The Magazine factor in prize money, salaries, appearance fees, licensing income and endorsements in totals.
Tennis players dominate the list of with seven of the ten spots. The ten highest paid women made $113 million over the past 12-months, up 1% from 2010. By comparison the 10 highest-paid men earned a collective $449 million.
10 #1. Maria Sharapova
2011 Earnings: $25 Million
9 #2. Caroline Wozniacki
2011 Earnings: $12.5 Million
8 #3. Danica Patrick
2011 Earnings: $12 Million
7 #4. Venus Williams
2011 Earnings: $11.5 Million
6 #5. Kim Clijsters
2011 Earnings: $11 Million
5 #6. Serena Williams
2011 Earnings: $10.5 Million
4 #7. Kim Yu-Na
2011 Earnings: $10 Million
3 #8. Li Na
2011 Earnings: $8 Million
2 #9. Ana Ivanovic
2011 Earnings: $6 Million
1 #10. Paula Creamer
2011 Earnings: $5.5 million
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