PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes

Forbes US released names of the world’s highest-paid female athletes in 2018. PV Sindhu became the only Indian to make it to the list, which is mostly dominated by tennis players. Cumulatively, the top ten highest-paid female athletes earned approximately $105 million in the past year, ending June 1, 2018.
Curated By: Naini Thaker
Published: Aug 22, 2018
PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes

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  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes
  • PV Sindhu amongst world's top 10 highest-paid female athletes

Angelique Kerber
Rank 10
Total earnings: $7 million


Only through her endorsements, the German player earns $4 million. She has some of the bigwigs sponsoring her, including Porsche, Rolex, SAP and Yonex. Adidas, however, is the biggest endorsement deal for her.