Iga Świątek Just Made WTA History — Surpassing Venus Williams in Earnings

By The Elite Sphere | October 2025

After reaching the quarterfinals at the Wuhan Open and earning $83,250, Iga Świątek has crossed a huge milestone: she now has more WTA prize money in her career than Venus Williams. That puts her second all-time in earnings, behind Serena Williams. (SI)

A Milestone Worth Celebrating

She now has earned $42,945,490 — nudging past Venus’s total of $42,867,364. That’s not just numbers. It’s proof of consistency, excellence, and evolution over years of being in the spotlight and under pressure.

Why This Matters

It’s not just about money — it’s about recognition. Venus was one of the sport’s trailblazers. For Iga to surpass her in this metric is symbolic: it shows how the new generation of players is not only matching but redefining what’s possible.

Still Climbing

Even with this achievement, Iga isn’t slowing down. This year alone, she’s earned over $9.4 million in prize money. She’s battling back after rough patches, chasing Grand Slams, and proving that legacy isn’t given — it’s built round by round.

This history-making moment is another chapter in Iga’s story — one of resilience, growth, and aiming ever higher.

Category: Tennis | Tags: Iga Świątek, WTA earnings, Venus Williams, Tennis History