Hyderabad, India: Forbes.com ranking of the top 10 highest-paid female athletes has a surprise. South Korean Kim Yu-Na at 19 years of age is the youngest to be in the top 5 list. Maria Sharapova, without winning major tournaments, tops the list. The total income calculated includes prize money, endorsements, appearance fees and exhibitions. Here is the complete list of top 10 earners of the year.
Top 10 Women Earner of the Year
| Rank | Name | Age | Income | Sports |
| 1 | Maria Sharapova | 23 | $24.5 million | Tennis |
| 2 | Serena Williams | 28 | $20.2 million | Tennis |
| 3 | Venus Williams | 30 | $15.4 million | Tennis |
| 4 | Danica Patrick | 28 | $12 million | Racing |
| 5 | Kim Yu-Na | 19 | $9.7 million | Figure Skating |
| 6 | Annika Sorenstam | 39 | $8 million | Golf |
| 7 | Ana Ivanovic | 22 | $7.2 million | Tennis |
| 8 | Jelena Jankovic | 25 | $5.3 million | Tennis |
| 9 | Paula Creamer | 24 | $5.2 million | Golf |
| 10 | Lorena Ochoa | 28 | $5 million | Golf |
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