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

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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.