Though Flavia Pennetta is retired, she made the most of her career earnings over the fifteen years that she was a pro tennis player. Pennetta went pro in 2000 and won her first major tournament in 2011 when she won the doubles tournament at the Australian Open with Gisela Dulko.
But Pennetta showed that she is a powerhouse with or without a partner on the court. In 2015, before her retirement, she went out on top after she won the US Open. Now, Penetta can live comfortably on her laurels and her net worth of $7 million.
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.
Abby Wambach – $4 Million
Abby Wambach is certainly one of the most famous female soccer players. While building her legacy on the field, she has accrued some $4 million, which is primarily from endorsements. She was scoring goals and breaking glass ceilings early on in life and was even moved from the girls league to the boys league when she was young.
Wambach also made her country proud when she became the 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, as this was the first time in ten years that an American had won.
Cristie Kerr –$7 Million
Pro golfer, Cristie Kerr boasts a successful career, having taken over $19 million home in prize money since turning professional in 1996.
Kerr won the US Women’s Open in 2007 as well as the PGA Women’s Championship in 2010. Though Kerr’s career has been quieter in recent years, she still sits comfortably with a net worth of $7 Million.
Ashleigh Barty – $10 Million
As of 2020, tennis player, the Australian Ashleigh Barty ranks number one in the world on the top singles players list. She won the French Open in 2019 and her total prize winnings amount to nearly $17 million, that’s a lot of wealth for a 24-year-old! Barty now has a net worth of around $10 million.
She is taking time off from the courts in 2020 but, based on her recent performances, her career should only be characterized by more successes.