“After the long season that 2024 was for me, I need a few extra weeks of rest, recovery, and good training to get ready for the new season,” she said.

Her estimated $34.4 million haul landed her just behind Naomi Osaka ($57.3 million) and Serena Williams ($45.9 million) on Forbes' all-time list.

These gold medal winners shined in the City of Lights during the Summer Games for the most patriotic performances of 2024.