Iga Swiatek up to No 3 on all-time career prize money list with Venus Williams within touching distance

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek continues to make history—not just on the court, but also in the financial records of women’s tennis. Following her latest deep runs on the WTA Tour, the Polish star has climbed to third place on the all-time career prize money list, now trailing only Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

Swiatek’s meteoric rise in earnings comes as no surprise given her consistent dominance over the past three seasons. Since bursting onto the global stage with her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open in 2020, she has added multiple major titles, numerous WTA 1000 trophies, and an impressive string of finals appearances to her resume. Each tournament win or deep run has steadily boosted her prize money totals, and now she finds herself just a short distance away from overtaking Venus Williams for second place.

Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, has long been regarded as one of the highest earners in tennis history, thanks to her career spanning nearly three decades. For Swiatek to approach that mark so early in her career is a testament to both her exceptional talent and the financial growth of women’s tennis in recent years. Increased prize purses at major tournaments, along with Swiatek’s unmatched consistency, have accelerated her climb up the rankings.

The numbers tell the story. Swiatek has already amassed more than $30 million in career prize money, with Venus just a few hundred thousand dollars ahead. Serena Williams remains well out in front with a staggering career total of over $94 million, a record unlikely to be touched anytime soon. Still, for Swiatek, moving into second place would be a symbolic achievement—marking her as the most financially successful active player on the women’s tour.

Off the court, Swiatek has also become one of the sport’s most marketable figures. Endorsement deals with global brands, along with her reputation as a thoughtful and humble champion, have boosted her profile beyond the tennis world. But it is her on-court success that remains the foundation of her earnings, and with her prime years still ahead, many believe she could set new benchmarks in both performance and prize money.

With the US Open and several high-paying WTA events still to come this season, Swiatek has a realistic chance to surpass Venus before the year ends. If her form holds, the 23-year-old may soon stand alone behind Serena in one of the sport’s most telling measures of sustained excellence.