Even without a title in Wuhan, Iga Swiatek continues rewriting tennis history. The Polish superstar reached her 25th career WTA 1000 quarterfinal — completing a full set of quarterfinal appearances across all WTA 1000 tournaments — and added another remarkable record to her name.
By reaching the last eight in Wuhan, Swiatek earned $83,250 in prize money, enough to move past Venus Williams for second-most career earnings in WTA history. She now stands at $42,945,490, edging just ahead of Venus’ $42,867,364 and trailing only the legendary Serena Williams, who holds the all-time record with an astonishing $94,816,730.
The achievement reflects not just consistency, but dominance. Swiatek, who has spent much of the past two years at world No. 1, continues to combine major titles with deep tournament runs — the kind of sustained excellence that keeps her in elite company.
Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka is closing in fast. After her semifinal appearance in Wuhan earned her $180,100, she now sits fourth with $42,480,621, just behind Venus. Had she gone one step further, Sabalenka would have joined Swiatek in overtaking the American great.
Top 10 All-Time WTA Career Prize Money Leaders:
- Serena Williams – $94,816,730
- Iga Swiatek – $42,945,490
- Venus Williams – $42,867,364
- Aryna Sabalenka – $42,480,621
- Simona Halep – $40,236,618
- Victoria Azarenka – $38,890,473
- Maria Sharapova – $38,777,962
- Petra Kvitova – $37,653,615
- Caroline Wozniacki – $36,479,231
- Angelique Kerber – $32,545,460
At just 24, Swiatek’s place among legends is no longer a question — it’s a statement. She’s not only the face of the current generation but now one of the most financially successful players in women’s tennis history, chasing the Williams sisters’ legacy one milestone at a time.
