Coco Gauff, a 19-year-old from Florida, has become the world's highest-paid female athlete, with total earnings of $22.7 million, which includes $16 million from off-the-court activities. Notably, Polish tennis player Iga Świątek earned an estimated $23.9 million, securing the top spot in earnings before taxes and agents' fees in 2023. The top 20 earners saw a 13% decline from the previous year, with a combined estimated $226 million. In the World Tennis League, the Falcons and Hawks faced off at the new venue, Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Falcons won the first doubles and mixed doubles matches, while the Hawks claimed the men's singles and tied the match in the women's singles. The Falcons eventually triumphed in a Super Shootout tiebreak with Rybakina defeating Swiatek 10-8.
The Falcons win in a super tiebreak 🍿 Elena Rybakina earns her team the win after taking down Iga Swiatek in the Super Shootout tiebreak 10-8. #WorldTennisLeague #WTL https://t.co/XRLyF8DpA7
The Hawks level the match 💪 Iga Swiatek wins the women's singles 6-4 over Elena Rybakina and ties the match at 24 games a piece. A Super Shootout tiebreak to 10 points will decide which team wins the match. #WorldTennisLeague #WTS https://t.co/ZlornskZ29
The World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2023 https://t.co/7aG0p2nLFA https://t.co/0Hel3smrmy
The Hawks close the gap 🍿 Casper Ruud wins the men's singles against Taylor Fritz 6-1. The Hawks trail by just 2 games now against the Falcons, 18-20. #WorldTennisLeague #WTS https://t.co/2qavAVc1HU
New venue for the World Tennis League this year: Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi instead of Dubai’s Coca Cola Arena, which played host in 2022. Ruud (Hawks) currently up 4-0 on Fritz (Falcons). Falcons leading the tie overall. https://t.co/z3WsY5OcFa
The Falcons sweep the doubles matches against the Hawks and stay in the lead 🧹 In the women's doubles match, Elena Rybakina and Sorana Cirstea defeat Iga Swiatek and Caroline Garcia 6-4. #WorldTennisLeague #WTS https://t.co/dGU8MWeMxS
“This year’s top spot belongs to Polish tennis sensation Iga Świątek, who earned an estimated $23.9 million in total earnings before taxes and agents’ fees in 2023.” @justbirny joins @_brittanylewis to discuss the highest-paid female athletes in 2023. https://t.co/XnqWq4bLdf https://t.co/vMkqhrOM1E
“The top 20 earners in 2023 earned a combined estimated $226 million before taxes and agents’ fees. That’s a 13% decline from last year.” @justbirny joins @_brittanylewis on “Forbes Talks to discuss the highest-paid female athletes in 2023. https://t.co/XnqWq4bLdf https://t.co/I1JKfoDeYJ
The Falcons are flying against the Hawks 🛫 Taylor Fritz and Sorana Cirstea win the mixed doubles match 6-2 over Hubert Hurkacz and Caroline Garcia. #WorldTennisLeague #WTS https://t.co/sWjjfZOHBM
The Falcons win the first doubles match over the Hawks 💪 Taylor Fritz and Sumit Nagal get their team off to a strong start with a 7-6 (6) win over Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz. #WorldTennisLeague #WTL https://t.co/CVAqGX6pPB
WATCH: Diehard Formula 1 fan @DaniilMedwed goes for a spin on the Yas Marina Circuit with @AndreyRublev97 🏎️💨 The pair are in town for the #WorldTennisLeague, as tennis' biggest names descend on the UAE for the lucrative exhibition event. ⤵️ https://t.co/VNm5Ynqi7K
Coco Gauff is now highest paid female athlete in the world. Here's how much she makes https://t.co/lkA6egatdM
#Florida woman Coco Gauff, 19, is now highest paid female athlete in the world, with $22.7 million, including $16 million from off-the-court earnings. https://t.co/kbwt025EPJ via @nickpugliese