Japanese tennis star, Naomi Osaka has become the world’s highest-paid female athlete, displacing US rival Serena Williams at the top of the list.
The 22-year-old also broke Maria Sharapova’s previous record for a female athlete which was set in 2015 when she totalled $29.7 million.
According to Forbes magazine, Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam champion, made £30.7m in prize money and endorsements over the past 12 months, setting a new record. That was £1.15m more than the amount earned by 38-year-old Williams.
Williams, a 23-time grand slam champion, has been the highest-paid female athlete for the last four years — earning between $18 million to $29 million.