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Detailed explanation-1: -The list is led by Japanese tennis sensation and four-time Major winner Naomi Osaka for the third year in a row, who accumulated a total wealth of $51.1 million, with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who bid farewell to the sport earlier this year, coming in second at $41.3 million.

Detailed explanation-2: -Naomi Osaka was crowned the highest-paid female athlete in 2021 and 2022 by Forbes, with only Serena Williams coming even remotely close to the Japanese tennis player’s earnings.

Detailed explanation-3: -From Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams to Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu, seven WTA stars feature in Forbes’ annual list of the Top 10 highest-paid female athletes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lionel Messi was the highest-paid sports star in 2022 – pipping LeBron James to top spot. The World Cup winner is one of three footballers to make the Forbes top ten list, alongside PSG teammate Neymar and rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stephen Curry With a reported yearly contract of $48 million from the Golden State Warriors, four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry has been the highest-paid player in the league since 2022.