The value of the deal is being reported as anywhere from $8.5 million to $10 million per year, a big step up from the six figures the Big a currently pays the new U.S. Open champion under a contract that expires at the end of the year. Osaka appeared from nowhere to win the prestigious Indian Wells tournament in March, and then upset Serena Williams to win the Open. Added to the tennis phenom’s prize money and other endorsements, the deal would place Osaka as the second highest paid female athlete this year, just behind Williams and ahead of Caroline ... Log in to view full article.