Aryna Sabalenka Smashes Serena Williams’ Record for Richest Season in WTA History

Aryna Sabalenka has rewritten the WTA’s financial record books, securing the highest single-season prize money total in the history of women’s professional tennis.

Despite falling short of the WTA Finals title in Riyadh, the World No. 1’s phenomenal 2025 campaign earned her at least $15,008,519 in on-court winnings, shattering a record that had stood for 12 years.

Breaking a Legendary Benchmark

The previous record was set by Serena Williams in 2013, when she amassed $12,385,572 during a dominant 78-4 season that included triumphs at Roland Garros, the US Open, and the WTA Finals. Sabalenka’s relentless consistency across all major tournaments this year propelled her past that iconic mark.

How Sabalenka Built Her Record Haul

A series of deep runs at the sport’s biggest events fueled her financial milestone:

• US Open Champion: $5,000,000 (for her second consecutive title)

• WTA Finals Runner-Up: $2,695,000

• Australian Open & Roland Garros Runner-Up: Combined $2,500,000+

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This on-court total alone brings her close to the $18.7 million in total earnings (including endorsements) that Forbes reported for her in 2024. Her off-court portfolio for 2025, which includes major partnerships, is expected to push her annual earnings to a new personal zenith.

On the eve of the WTA Finals championship match—where the undefeated finalists were playing for a record $5.235 million prize—Sabalenka emphasized that her motivation runs deeper than money.

“I just really have a lot of love for the sport, and I really enjoy fighting. I really enjoy pushing myself to the limit,” she stated. “Of course, when you win, you think, ‘Oh, actually, I’ve got a good check.’ But this is never crossing my mind during the match. … It’s a good check to have.”

While the check is historic, Sabalenka’s season will be remembered for her powerful dominance and the new financial ceiling she has established for women competing at the pinnacle of the sport.

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