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Naomi Osaka edges Serena Williams to become the world’s highest-paid female athlete

Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams [Courtesy]

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has become the world’s highest-paid female athlete, making $37.4 million (Sh4 billion) in the past 12 months for an earnings record, according to Forbes magazine.

The 22-year-old Asian star, a two-time Grand Slam champion, edged US rival Serena Williams by $1.4 million (Sh149m) in prize money and endorsement income over the past year.

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