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“We know each other pretty well,” Elena Rybakina said of her rivalry with Iga Swiatek, and that might actually be an understatement. Since 2021, they’ve faced off eleven times. Their most recent encounter came at the 2025 WTA Finals, where Rybakina defeated Swiatek 3‑6, 6‑1, 6‑0 in a round-robin match.

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With another clash of the titans set for 28 January in the women’s singles quarter-finals at the 2026 Australian Open, attention turns to Rybakina vs Swiatek net worth comparison: prize money, brand deals & who’s richer in 2026.

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What is Elena Rybakina’s net worth?

According to Forbes, Elena Rybakina’s net worth stood at $12.5 million in late 2025. That year, she also ranked No. 8 on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid female athletes.

Well, Rybakina’s biggest payday came in 2025, when she earned $5.235 million after going unbeaten at the WTA Finals. It was the largest single payout in women’s tennis history.

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What is Iga Swiatek’s net worth?

According to Forbes, Iga Swiatek’s estimated net worth stood at around $25.1 million in late 2025, placing her third on the list of the highest-paid female athletes that year.

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Her financial rise mirrors her dominance on the court. Swiatek has captured four French Open singles titles, along with victories at the 2022 US Open and 2025 Wimbledon.

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Who earns more from Tennis prize money: Iga Swiatek or Elena Rybakina?

PlayerCareer prize money
Elena Rybakina$24.44 M
Iga Swiatek$44.12 M

Who makes more off the court through endorsements?

PlayerTop EndorsementsEstimated Annual Earnings
Elena RybakinaRed Bull, Yonex, and Kazakhstan’s Bank RBK$4M
Iga SwiatekAsics, Oshee, Rolex, Xiaomi, Lego$13M

Who has a higher net worth in 2026: Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina?

PlayerCareer Prize MoneyEndorsementsTotal Networth
Elena Rybakina$24.44 M$4M$12.5M
Iga Swiatek$44.12 M$13M$25.1 M

As of 27 January 2026, Elena Rybakina, ranked No. 5 in singles, had earned $37,640 in prize money for the season, with a 2-1 win record. By contrast, Iga Swiatek, the world No. 2, had already pocketed $486,900, posting a 3-2 record over the same period.

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That early-season contrast says a lot. The gap in earnings highlights the wider difference in their financial standing, and it tells its own story about where each player stands right now.

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Supriyo Sarkar

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Supriyo Sarkar is a Senior Tennis Correspondent on the US Sports desk at EssentiallySports, covering the ATP and WTA tours. His reporting runs from match analysis and player rivalries to what the sport's biggest names leave behind after they stop playing, including work on Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. One of his pieces broke down a post-retirement interview in which Serena's former coach described a rare moment of lost self-belief. An English Literature graduate, Supriyo moved into sports writing from academic writing and content leadership. He follows soccer as closely as tennis, which shapes how he reads pressure and rivalry across sports rather than inside one of them.

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