First female athlete to earn $50 million in prize money

First female athlete to earn $50 million in prize money
Who
Serena Williams
What
51738481 US dollar(s)
Where
United States (New York City)
When
Serena Williams (USA) took her career earnings beyond $50 million (£30.9 million) when she won the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York, USA, on 8 September 2013. No female athlete in any sport has earned more in prize money alone. Williams' total career earnings stood at $51,738,481 (£32 million) as of 21 October 2013.