Naomi Osaka, the World's Highest-Paid Female Athlete

Forbes has released its list of the world's highest-paid female athletes at the end of 2021. Naomi Osaka topped the list as the highest-paid female athlete globally. The Japanese tennis player earned US$57.3 million, or Rp 821.2 billion (at an exchange rate of Rp 14,331/US$), from prize money and other income in the past year.

Naomi Osaka's income exceeded Serena Williams', who ranked second with a total income of US$45.9 million, by US$11.4 million. Venus Williams followed in third place with earnings of US$11.3 million.

American gymnast Simone Biles took the next position, with a total net worth of US$10.1 million by the end of 2021. Simone Biles is the third most decorated female gymnast in the world, after gymnasts from Belarus and Russia.

Other female athletes on the list include Garbiñe Muguruza (US$8.8 million), Jin Young Ko (US$7.5 million), P.V. Sindhu (US$7.2 million), Ashleigh Barty (US$6.9 million), Nelly Korda (US$5.9 million), and Candace Parker (US$5.7 million).

Female tennis players have frequently topped the rankings of the world's highest-earning female athletes since Forbes launched the list in 1990. Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova have taken turns at the top spot since 2004.

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