Women’s tennis has seen true legends shape entire eras. Margaret Court and Billie Jean King were pioneers of their time, followed by Martina Navratilova, who competed for more than three decades and became one of the most dominant players in both singles and doubles.
By the late 1980s and early 1990s, Navratilova was still a force on tour but faced fierce competition from Gabriela Sabatini, Monica Seles, and Steffi Graf—arguably one of the most influential players in tennis history.
According to the official WTA website, Steffi Graf collected $21,895,277 in career prize money, while Martina Navratilova earned a nearly identical amount at $21,626,089. Those figures only account for tournament winnings and do not include sponsorships or endorsements.
While those totals are impressive, the