Simona Halep: 3rd WTA player to surpass $40 million in career prize money

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With her latest title at the National Bank Open and champion’s $439,700 purse, Simona Halep has become just the third WTA player to surpass $40 million in career prize money, joining the Williams sisters in the record list.

Simona Halep

After winning her 24th title at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, Halep’s career earnings amount to $40,107,097, which makes her just the eighth tennis player in history, male or female, to earn more than $40 million. When it comes to WTA players, only Serena Williams and Venus Williams have earned more money at tournaments during their careers, $94,606,355 and $42,300,728 respectively.

Top 10 ATP & WTA career prize money leaders:

  1. $158,996,253: Novak Djokovic
  2. $131,338,131: Rafael Nadal
  3. $130,594,339: Roger Federer
  4. $94,606,355: Serena Williams
  5. $62,944,611: Andy Murray
  6. $43,280,489: Pete Sampras
  7. $42,300,728: Venus Williams
  8. $40,107,097: Simona Halep
  9. $38,777,962: Maria Sharapova
  10. $35,233,415: Caroline Wozniacki

The two-time Grand Slam champion Halep has won 11 titles at the WTA 1000 level or higher. Moreover, the Romanian, currently ranked No.6, has played three additional major finals and occupied the No.1 WTA ranking for 64 weeks. (source: Tennis.com, photo: Jimmie48)

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Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.

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