TENNIS RULES: SERENA WILLIAMS BECOMES THE HIGHEST PAID FEMALE ATHLETE OVERTAKING RUSSIA'S DISGRACED MARIA SHARAPOVA

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Tennis star and USA's Serena Williams was ranked by Forbes as world's highest-paid female athlete bringing in over $28 million from prize money and endorsements over the year.
 See top ten list after the cut

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While Sharapova who is not as prolific on the tennis court has been the world's highest-paid female athlete for about 11 years made about $21.9 million over the year. Sharapova lost an estimated $8 million in lucrative endorsement deals due to her doping scandal...

Below is a chronological top 10 list from the highest-paid

1. Serena Williams - $28.9 million

2. Maria Sharapova -  $21.9 million

3. Ronda Rousey -     $14 million

4. Danica Patrick - $13.9 million 

5. Agnieszka Radwanska - $10.2 million.

6. Caroline Wozniacki - $8 million

7. Garbine Muguruza-  $7.6 million

8. Ana Ivanovic-  $7.4 million

9. Victoria Azarenka -  $6.6 million

10. Eugenie Bouchard- $6.2 million