Elina Svitolina is ninth world’s highest-paid female tennis player

Ukraine No.1 Elina Svitolina has become ninth world’s highest-paid female tennis player of 2017.

The 23-year-old athlete earned more than $3.2 million within the season. Svitolina got the lion's share of prizes due to her successful singles performances.

American tennis player Venus Williams tops the ranking. The American did not win a single title, but played in three finals – the Australian Open, the US Open and the WTA Finals Singapore tournament – having earned almost $ 5.5 million.

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