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Aryna Sabalenka Smashes Serena Williams’ Single-Season Prize Money Record

Sabalenka’s 2025 tear rewrote tennis economics. She earned $15,008,519 in WTA prize money, smashing Williams’ $12.3M single-season record. About one-third came from her US Open title run, pushing her to $45.1M in career earnings, second only to Williams’ $94.8M. “I never focus on the money when I play,” she said as tennis dominates women athletes' 2025 earnings.