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How Maria Sharapova Is Building Her Brand Through Business And Technology

Although it may not be considered her best season, 2015 marked Maria Sharapova’s 5th consecutive year in the Top 5 in the end of the year ranking. The Russian, 5 time Major champion, suffered of a leg injury which forced her to pull out of the summer hard court season in North America. Although a disappointing season for her standard, she still managed, for the 11th straight year, to be the highest paid female athlete according to Forbes Magazine. $29.7 million revenue of which 23 came from endorsement. Second in this list is long time rival Serena Williams, who stopped at “only” $24.