Business Lady of the Court

Serena’s career prize money is officially top of the top for women in sports.

Serena’s first pay check on the WTA tour was $204 at an event in Canada, nearly 14 years ago. Now, 14 years later, down under, she is in the singles and doubles finals of the 2009 Australian Open, breaking Annika Sorenstam’s record for career prize money by a female athlete. Serena is nearly at $23 million. If she happens to win, she will be nearly at $24 million. That is not even including endorsement deals. No wonder the draws on all tennis events, from local juniors to challengers have gotten bigger. Parents play their kids like the lottery now; everyone wants to try their luck at tennis. You go girl! This is a clear positive for women’s sports, tennis, girl power and a marker of unimaginable talent and hard work.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/aus09/news/story?id=3870020