Naomi Osaka tops Forbes world’s highest-paid female athlete list 2020

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has become the world’s highest-paid female athlete. She has replaced US rival, Serena Williams, from the top spot.

Osaka’s record $37.4 million in earnings surpasses Serena Williams, who, with $36 million in earnings, previously held the title as the world’s highest-earning female athlete.

Osaka’s lucrative deal with Nike, which paid her more than $10 million last year, is only one of the many deals she’s signed.

The 22-year-old has also inked lucrative deals with sponsors Procter & Gamble, All Nippon Airways and Nissan in connection with next year’s Olympics, where she will represent Japan.