Coco Gauff is the second highest paid on the WTA prize money list
Not only has tennis phenom Coco Gauff made rapid improvements in her game, but the American is also reaping the financial benefits of her sublime performance on tour over the past few weeks.
Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the 2023 US Open, clinching her maiden Grand Slam title in the process. The 19-year-oldesumed her dominance on the WTA tour, as she battled from the brink of defeat to overcome Petra Martic at the ongoing China Open.
The latest victory sees Gauff surpass $6,000,000 in prize money for the 2023 season
Following her victory over Martic, Gauff is set to break the $6 million mark for prize money on the WTA circuit. The American sits second on the top-earners list for 2023, with $5,557,372. World No.1 Sabalenka currently sits at the top of that list, having raked in $7,369,635.
Former World No.1 Iga Swiatek is third with $5,455,686 and there is big money up for grabs in the WTA event in Beijing this week, with the winner set to win a significant $1,324,000.
