The Richest Athletes of the World (10 pics)

 

10 — Lorena Ochoa (Golf)
 Earnings: $ 5 million.

9 — Paula Creamer (Golf)
 Earnings: $ 5.2 million.

8 — Jelena Jankovic (Tennis)
 Earnings: $ 5.3 million.

7 — Ana Ivanovic (Tennis)
Earnings: $ 7.2 million.

6 — Annika Sorenstam (Golf)
Earnings: $ 8 million.

5 — Kim Yu-Na (Figure skating)
Earnings: $ 9.7 million.

4 — Danica Patrick (Racing)
Earnings: $ 12 million.

3 — Venus Williams (Tennis)
Earnings: $ 15.4 million.

2 —  Serena Williams (Tennis)
Earnings: $ 20.2 million.

1 — Maria Sharapova (Tennis)
Earnings: $ 24.5 million. (source)