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Forbes’ 2023 list has revealed that Emma Raducanu is the active WTA player with the highest sponsorship earnings over the last year – the second highest-paid WTA player in women’s tennis – also the seventh highest-paid tennis player.
According to Forbes, 20-year-old Raducanu has earned $15.3 million over the last 12 months – $15 million has come from her rich sponsorship and endorsement deals, while just $0.3 million came from prize money in tennis. Meanwhile, the highest-paid active women’s tennis player is Iga Swiatek, who netted $22.4 million over the last year – $14 million through sponsorship deals and $8.4 million through prize money.
Cori Gauff and Naomi Osaka also earned a notable sum from sponsorship deals as each earned $12 million over the last year.
Raducanu defended by her agent over rich sponsorship deals
Shortly after Raducanu’s stunning 2021 US Open win, the Briton started signing sponsorship deals with some of the world’s most prestigious and luxurious brands.
Since then, Raducanu has built one of the richest sponsorship portfolios in the entire tennis world. But Raducanu hasn’t won any titles since the 2021 US Open and some have been blaming…
