Russian tennis pro-Maria Sharapova was the first to be ranked number one in the world. Notoriety came early to Sharapova as she rose to the top of the tennis arena at the tender age of 18. She has won five Grand Slam titles and 36 titles total in her career.
Along with her amazing wins, she has also snagged endorsement deals and modeling gigs. Sharapova may flank the Williams sisters in her earnings, but she will always be considered one of the best players, her $195 million net worth proves that.
Elina Svitolina – $12 Million
Ukrainian native Elina Svitolina currently ranks fifth and, though she has not won any major tournaments, she remains a constant presence on the pro tennis scene. Her lack of tournament wins has not shaken her confidence as she has defeated both Venus and Serena Williams along with Halep, Kerber, and Osaka.
She also made it to the semifinals of both the French and US Opens in 2019. Svitolina has accumulated over $19 million in prize money and her net worth is presently estimated to be $12 million.
Lorena Ochoa – $15 Million
Originally from Mexico, golfer Lorena Ochoa held the number one spot for weeks and was only ousted from the rankings when she retired in 2010. The accomplished pro worked hard to hold onto the number one spot and, with all the money she’s earned in tournaments and endorsements, boasts a net worth of $15 million.
Many would have liked to see the golf champion go even further but at age 28, Ocho decided to head off the green for good.
Sloane Stephens – $4 Million
Sloane Stephens may not be a household name in tennis just yet, but she may be someday soon. Stephens shocked spectators when at just 19 years old, she defeated the great Serena Williams in 2013.
Since then, she has had some struggles on the tennis court, but the young millionaire still has a potentially long career ahead of her and time to shine.
Chris Evert – $16 Million
Throughout her career, Chris Evert seemed to dominate just about every tennis court she walked onto as she won the Australian Open, French Open, US Open, and Wimbledon multiple times. Evert was such a preeminent, tennis icon that she actually coined the term “tennis bracelet” when she referred to the diamond bracelet she lost in the 1987 US Open as a “tennis bracelet.”
Evert capitalized on her career opportunities and also has her own tennis academy, Tennis magazine and clothing line. And, in her spare time, she’s also been a commentator. With all of her hard work both on and off the court she presently has a net worth of $16 million.