• Serena Williams of the United States is the top prize-money earner of all time in women's tennis, with $93,634,967 - and 23 grand slam titles. EPA
    Serena Williams of the United States is the top prize-money earner of all time in women's tennis, with $93,634,967 - and 23 grand slam titles. EPA
  • Serena's older sister Venus Williams, who has won seven major titles, is second on the list, with $41,958,284. AFP
    Serena's older sister Venus Williams, who has won seven major titles, is second on the list, with $41,958,284. AFP
  • Russia's Maria Sharapova, a five-time grand slam title winner, $38,777,962. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Russia's Maria Sharapova, a five-time grand slam title winner, $38,777,962. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Romania's Simona Halep, a two-time major winner, $37,045,910. EPA
    Romania's Simona Halep, a two-time major winner, $37,045,910. EPA
  • Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, $35,233,415. EPA
    Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, $35,233,415. EPA
  • Two-time grand slam winner Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, $32,572,604. EPA
    Two-time grand slam winner Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, $32,572,604. EPA
  • Two-time grand slam winner Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, $32,347,288. EPA
    Two-time grand slam winner Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, $32,347,288. EPA
  • Germany's Angelique Kerber, winner of two major titles, $29,853,978. AFP
    Germany's Angelique Kerber, winner of two major titles, $29,853,978. AFP
  • Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska, $27,683,807. Pawan Singh / The National
    Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska, $27,683,807. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova, two-time major winner, $25,483,600. AP
    Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova, two-time major winner, $25,483,600. AP
  • Five-time grand slam champion Martina Hingis of Switzerland, $24,749,074. EPA
    Five-time grand slam champion Martina Hingis of Switzerland, $24,749,074. EPA
  • Belgian Kim Clijsters, winner of four grand slams, $24,522,695. EPA
    Belgian Kim Clijsters, winner of four grand slams, $24,522,695. EPA
  • Three-time grand slam winner Lindsay Davenport of the United States, $22,166,338. Getty
    Three-time grand slam winner Lindsay Davenport of the United States, $22,166,338. Getty
  • Steffi Graf of Germany, 22 times a major title winner, $21,895,277. Getty
    Steffi Graf of Germany, 22 times a major title winner, $21,895,277. Getty
  • Czech-born American Martina Navratilova won 18 grand slam titles, and earned $21,626,089 in prize money. Getty
    Czech-born American Martina Navratilova won 18 grand slam titles, and earned $21,626,089 in prize money. Getty
  • Justine Henin of Belgium, winner of seven major titles, $20,863,335. Pawan Singh / The National
    Justine Henin of Belgium, winner of seven major titles, $20,863,335. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova, $19,516,617. AFP
    Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova, $19,516,617. AFP
  • Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, $19,247,635. AFP
    Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, $19,247,635. AFP
  • Spain's Garbine Muguruza, a two-time major winner, $19,226,364. AFP
    Spain's Garbine Muguruza, a two-time major winner, $19,226,364. AFP
  • Serbian Jelena Jankovic, $19,089,259. Pawan Singh / The National
    Serbian Jelena Jankovic, $19,089,259. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Australia's Samantha Stosur, a former US Open winner, $19,037,221. AFP
    Australia's Samantha Stosur, a former US Open winner, $19,037,221. AFP
  • Japan's Naomi Osaka, a three-time grand slam champion, $17,770,234. AFP
    Japan's Naomi Osaka, a three-time grand slam champion, $17,770,234. AFP
  • Australia's Ashleigh Barty, a former French Open winner, $17,594,569. PA
    Australia's Ashleigh Barty, a former French Open winner, $17,594,569. PA
  • Four-time major winner Arantxa Sanchez Vicario of Spain, $16,942,640. Getty
    Four-time major winner Arantxa Sanchez Vicario of Spain, $16,942,640. Getty
  • China's Li Na, winner of two majors, $16,709,07. Pawan Singh / The National
    China's Li Na, winner of two majors, $16,709,07. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens of the United States, $15,559,105. AFP
    Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens of the United States, $15,559,105. AFP
  • Former French Open winner Ana Ivanovic of Serbia, $15,510,787. ADMC
    Former French Open winner Ana Ivanovic of Serbia, $15,510,787. ADMC
  • Amelie Mauresmo of France, twice a major winner, $15,022,476. Paulo Vecina
    Amelie Mauresmo of France, twice a major winner, $15,022,476. Paulo Vecina
  • American Monica Seles, a nine-time grand slam title winner, $14,891,762. Getty
    American Monica Seles, a nine-time grand slam title winner, $14,891,762. Getty
  • Elena Dementieva of Russia, $14,867,437. ADMC
    Elena Dementieva of Russia, $14,867,437. ADMC

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Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Steffi Graf and the top 30 all time prize money winners in women's tennis - in pictures

One of the American sisters is way out in front

Dominic Hart

February 11, 2021

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The world's top tennis stars are in Melbourne battling for the Australian Open, the first major tournament of the season.

American Sofia Kenin is the reigning champion as she bids to add to her only Grand Slam title, and is seeded No 4 this year, behind home favourite Ash Barty, Simona Halep and 2019 champion Naomi Osaka.

Serena Williams is the leading Slam winner in Melbourne with 23, but who has earned the most prize money on their journey to greatness on the WTA tour?

Above is a gallery of the top women's tennis prize money-winners of all time, according to spotrac.com. To move on to the next picture, simply scroll or click on the arrows.

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