Iga Swiatek’s Historic Achievement
Iga Swiatek has made history by becoming the third-highest earner in women’s tennis after her recent victory at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. Prior to this win, the Polish star was already among the top earners in the sport, amassing $36,372,498 throughout her career. Swiatek’s impressive performance in Wimbledon resulted in a prize increase of approximately $4 million, pushing her total earnings to $40,523,198.
Current Earnings Landscape in Women’s Tennis
In the realm of women’s tennis earnings, Serena Williams still reigns supreme, with an astounding career total of $94,816,730. Currently holding the second position is Venus Williams, who has earned $42,648,578. Just before Swiatek’s Wimbledon victory, Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova ranked third and fourth, respectively. However, since both have retired, their totals of $40,236,618 and $38,777,962 will not increase. Active players like Victoria Azarenka and Petra Kvitova are also in the mix, having earned $38,532,860 and $37,454,150, respectively, while Caroline Wozniacki concluded her career with $36,441,868.
Swiatek’s Reflections on Her Success
Swiatek, at just 24 years old, has already achieved a milestone that attests to her exceptional talent and hard work, particularly in light of the rising prize money and inflation in tennis. In her post-match interview, she expressed her elation about the win, reflecting on the unexpected nature of her achievement and the growth she has experienced as a player.
“I’m just proud of myself because, yeah, who would have expected that?”
she commented, highlighting the mental challenges and physical demands of the sport.
Discussing the significance of her Wimbledon title in comparison to her previous Grand Slam victories, she noted,
“This one and the US Open for sure feel better because no one expected that. It wasn’t a relief. It was more about good tennis and working to make it happen.”
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Swiatek plans to take a break before returning to compete in the Canadian Open, a tournament where she has yet to secure a championship. A victory in Canada would mark a significant achievement, making her the first Polish woman to triumph there since Agnieszka Radwanska in 2014. Swiatek’s latest success and her rising financial stature underscore her remarkable journey and potential future in tennis.
