Izod IndyCar Series driver and fan favorite Danica Patrick is the world’s third-highest-paid female athlete, according to an earnings estimate by Forbes.com. Patrick’s annual income is estimated at $12 million, trailing only tennis players Maria Sharapova ($25 million) and Caroline Wozniacki ($12.5 million). Tennis players dominate the list, grabbing seven of the top 10 spots. Forbes’s estimates are for the 12 months ending on July 1 and include the athletes’ salaries, prize money, appearance fees and endorsements.(AutoWeek)(8-3-2011)
