Posted: 4:29pm 19/12/2024
(New Jersey Comprehensive News on the 19th) Business magazine “Forbes》Officially announced the top 20 female athletes in 2024, China’s two major sports starsGu AilingandZheng Qinwenis on the list, andtennisThe contestants successfully “dominated the rankings”!
7 of the top ten tennis players
Tennis remains the most profitable women’s sport, with seven tennis players in the top 10 and a total of 11 in the top 20.
American genius Gauff (US$34.4 million) and Polish star Swiatek (US$23.8 million) ranked in the top two respectively, while Zheng Qinwen ranked fourth on the list with US$20.6 million (approximately RM93 million).
As the current “big sister” of Chinese tennis, Zheng Qinwen has earned US$5.6 million in on-court prize money in the past year, including US$2.3 million from the runner-up in the year-end finals, and US$15 million from off-court endorsements.
Forbes: Zheng Qinwen’s rapid rise
“Forbes” describes Zheng Qinwen as follows: “In 2024, she improved herself again, entered the Australian Open finals, and won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. This success made her a superstar in China, and brands such as Audi and VIVO have signed contracts with her. Her Her rapid rise has led to comparisons between her and fellow countrywoman Li Na.”
In addition, Chinese skiing star Gu Ailing’s competition bonus is only US$100,000, but her off-site sponsorship is as high as US$22 million, ranking second only to Gauff among all female athletes on the list.
In the end, Gu Ailing defeated Zheng Qinwen with an “advantage” of US$1.5 million and ranked third.
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2024 Forbes Highest-Earning Female Athletes List
1 Gauff 34.4 million
2 Swiatek 23.8 million
3 Gu Ailing 22.1 million
4 Zheng Qinwen 20.6 million
5 Sabalenka 18.7 million
6 Naomi Osaka 12.9 million
6Raducanu 12.9 million
8 Keda 12.5 million
9Venouse Williams 12.1 million
10 Byers 11.2 million
(Note: 1 US dollar is exchanged for 4.5 ringgit)
