Forbes has presented the list of the highest-paid female athletes of 2023

Forbes has released the list of the highest-earning female athletes of 2023, with the top 20 collectively amassing approximately $226 million. This marks a 13% decrease from the previous year's total of $258 million.

Notably, nine out of the top 10 highest-earning athletes represent tennis.

At the pinnacle of the list stands Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, having earned $23.9 million. Her income comprises $9.9 million from winnings and $14 million from advertising contracts.

Following her is freestyler Eileen Gu with $22.1 million (almost entirely from endorsements), and tennis player Cori Gauff, who earned $21.7 million, including $6.7 million in prize money and $15 million from endorsements.

The top 10 highest-earning female athletes in 2023, according to Forbes:

1. Iga Swiatek (Tennis) – $23.9 million ($9.9 million winnings / $14 million endorsements)
2. Eileen Gu (Freestyle) – $22.1 million ($0.1 million / $22 million)
3. Cori Gauff (Tennis) – $21.7 million ($6.7 million / $15 million)
4. Emma Raducanu (Tennis) – $15.2 million ($0.2 million / $15 million)
5. Naomi Osaka (Tennis) – $15.0 million ($15 million endorsements)
6. Aryna Sabalenka (Tennis) – $14.7 million ($8.2 million / $6.5 million)
7. Jessica Pegula (Tennis) – $12.5 million ($6 million / $6.5 million)
8. Venus Williams (Tennis) – $12.2 million ($0.2 million / $12.0 million)
9. Elena Rybakina (Tennis) – $9.5 million ($5.5 million / $4.0 million)
10. Leylah Fernandez (Tennis) – $8.8 million ($1.8 million / $7.0 million).