Maria Sharapova ~ $140 Million

Born in Russia, Maria Sharapova is one of ten women to have obtained a career Grand Slam in professional tennis. She’s deemed as one of the best the world has ever seen. She started playing tennis at the young age of four years old, and when she turned six, it was obvious that she had the potential. For 11 consecutive years, Maria Sharapova was known to be the highest-paid female athlete in the world.

It’s estimated that she has a net worth of $285 million. To some degree, much of her money was earned from prize winnings, other business ventures, and brand endorsements after she turned pro back in 2001. Three years later, she signed lucrative deals with Motorola, Tiffany and Co., Nike, Gatorade, and Tropicana. She may be good in court, but she has also proven to be good in front of the camera. Sharapova has been featured in many campaigns throughout the years.