Athlete #3 – Li Na

Li Na came on the scene in 2011, when she became the first Asian born tennis player to win a Grand Slam Event—the French Open. She has been quite successful in Grand Slam tournaments, with her most recent success coming at the 2013 US Open where she reached the semifinals. Na has deals with Nike, Samsung, Mercedes, Rolex, and various Chinese companies.

Total earnings: $18.2 million
Prize money: $3.2 million
Endorsements: $15 million