Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes again
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Maria Sharapova is Forbes' highest-paid female athlete for the 11th consecutive year.
The tennis star earned $29.2 million from June 2014 to June 2015, edging out Serena Williams by $4.6 million.
The total payout includes winnings, appearances, licenses, and endorsements.
Among the five-time major championship winner's sponsors are Nike, Porsche, TAG Heuer, Avon, and Evian. She also has projects of her own, including the candy company Sugarpova.
Ronda Rousey, Caroline Wozniacki, and Danica Patrick made the top 10 as well.
Here's the Forbes list:
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Earnings (US Millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria Sharapova | Tennis | $29.2 |
| 2 | Serena Williams | Tennis | $24.6 |
| 3 | Caroline Wozniacki | Tennis | $14.6 |
| 4 | Danica Patrick | Auto Racing | $13.9 |
| 5 | Ana Ivanovic | Tennis | $8.3 |
| 6 | Petra Kvitova | Tennis | $7.7 |
| 7 | Simona Halep | Tennis | $6.8 |
| 8 | Ronda Rousey | Mixed Martial Arts | $6.5 |
| 9 | Stacy Lewis | Golf | $6.4 |
| 10 | Agnieszka Radwanska | Tennis | $6 |
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