World's Most Valuable Athletes, World's No. 1 Women's Tennis Player Naomi Osaka

World's Most Valuable Athletes, World's No. 1 Women's Tennis Player Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka, the world's number-1 female tennis player, has been ranked among the world's most valuable athletes by sports business company Sports Pro.

Footballer Rahim Sterling has been ranked second in the list and American basketball player Jayan Williamson has been placed third.

Naomi Osaka exploded onto the scene with a memorable run to the US Open title 12 months ago.

He added a second straight Grand Slam at the Australian Open after four months, securing the world No. 1 crown at the age of 21.