For over a decade, Serena Williams’ $12.3 million single-season earnings stood as a monumental benchmark in tennis. In 2025, that record is no longer valid: a nearly 30% surge shattered it. The new high-water mark of $15 million is more than just a personal triumph for one of the tour’s biggest stars – Aryna Sabalenka. Step out of the box – the bigger point is tennis’ exponential financial growth.

In 2025, Aryna Sabalenka earned more than $15 million in WTA prize money alone. This new achievement puts Serena Williams’ all-time highest career earnings from a single season, $12.3 million, in second place. Remarkably, one-third of the $15 million prize money comes from Sabalenka’s US Open title run alone.

Among the highest paid female athletes of 2025 across all sports, the Belarusian r

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