Athlete #2 – Serena Williams
At 32, Williams, the current world number one in the WTA, has actually scaled back her endorsements as of late. She still has lucrative endorsements with Wilson, Nike, Gatorade and OPI the nail polish company. Furthermore, Williams is planning to relaunch her fashion line “Aneres” in 2014. Even if Serena’s power on the court diminishes, she has plenty of projects to fall back on.
Total earnings: $20.5 million
Prize money: $8.5 million
Endorsements: $12 million