Serena scores highest in earnings

Serena Williams was the highestpaid woman athlete for a third consecutive year in 2018, according to Forbes. Williams, who returned to compete in March after giving birth in September, earned $62,000 (R892,000) in winnings in the past year but received $18.1m from an endorsement portfolio.

Caroline Wozniacki was second with earnings of $13m. Sloane Stephens was third with $11.2m.

Picture: Getty Images Serena Williams earned more than $18m last year.