Naomi Osaka once again topped the list as the most-paid female athlete in the world with tennis fans reacting to the news in various different ways.
Naomi Osaka did not play that much tennis this year but she was still able to emerge on top of the most-paid female athlete list. The Japanese player is hugely popular in the world and has a really strong brand making it rather easy for her to earn lots of money even without playing tennis. She's been quite busy lately with her business interests and it's something to marvel out.
Tennis fans however don't find it that amusing necessarily as they reacted in various ways on social media. We bring you some of the reactions below.
"Emma, highest paid non-retired tennis player! No wonder Naomi doesn’t want to get on court again."
"Love how 4/5 are from . If I have a daughter she’s starting lessons before she can read.I’m sorry, but you have to 🏻 Naomi and Serena for TOPPING the list and barely playing. And Emma made more dollars than IGA?! lol wut."
"If I was making this much as Naomi Osaka then I would be a part-time tennis player too. I wish she played more but respect her securing the bag."
"Naomi Osaka and Serena making more money than the actual #1 of the sport is nothing but iconic. two outstanding exceptionally amazing athletes. let alone women of color."
"I ain’t seen naomi with a tennis racket in her hands since she lost at the us open. what kinda endorsement deals she got."