Serena Williams tops Forbes list for highest‑earning female athletes.
The 23-time grand slam champion earned just $USD62,000 in the past year owing largely to her 14‑month break to have a baby.
However she made $USD18 million through endorsements.
Eight of the top 10 highest earning female athletes are tennis players.
Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Jnr is the highest earning male athlete.
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