Dhoni 16th on Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Athletes, Richer Than Hamilton, Djokovic

New York: India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with earnings of $31.5 million, has been ranked at 16th place on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, which has been topped by golfer Tiger Woods.

The magazine said 31-year-old Dhoni moved up 15 positions this year. In 2012, he was placed at 31^st position.

The influential business magazine estimated that Dhoni made $31.5 million over the last year from prize money and endorsements.

37-year-old Woods made $78.1 million followed by Tennis star Roger Federer at $71.5 million. Kobe Bryant, American professional basketball player, is third at $61.9 million.

Federer had topped the 2012 list. Other prominent sportsmen ranked way behind behind Dhoni are Fernando Alonso (19th), Lewis Hamilton (26th), Novak Djokovic (28th), Rafael Nadal (30th) and Usain Bolt (40th).

This year's 100-strong list features just three women led by Tennis ace Maria Sharapova, who ranks No 22 with earnings of $29 million.

Sharapova is joined by No 68 Serena Williams, who raked in $20.5 million, including $8.5 million in prize money.

While China's Li Na ranks 85th overall with earnings of $18.2 million.

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