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Tuesday, November 3, 2009 | 8:07am
Serena Williams Sets Season Prize Money Record, Can’t Keep Up With A Rod
Despite raking in $6.5 million, her acheivment is dwarfed by the money men are making in other major sports
After winning the season-ending tour championships Sunday, beating older sister Venus in the final, Serena Williams cemented her No. 1 year end ranking. But in doing so she set the single-season record for prize winnings in women’s tennis history when she went over the $6.5 million in 2009. She broke the previous mark of $5.5 million set by Justine Henin in 2007.
In comparison, Alex Rodriquez currently makes a guaranteed $27.5 million. which almost matches Serena’s record $28.5 million career earnings. He’s the best in one of the most lucrative sports you say? Well this year the very obscure Vernon Wells made $18 million dollars nearly triple that of Williams record year salary and many casual baseball fans couldn’t tell you what position he plays and for what team.
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Its a shame that women in sports still cant make the money that men do. Especially since when it comes to tennis Serena could easily beat most male professionals
trunk baby. trunk. 2-15′s with a soundstream tarantula amp!
How am I suppose to read the post when them red tights keep calling for my attention???
Thats exactly what I was thinking!!!! I need a full body pic of those tights!!
Hey I figured the eye candy might be a nice draw as well.