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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Serena Williams has set the record for single-season prize money in women's tennis by topping US$6.5 million in 2009.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Serena Williams of the United States returns a ball to Venus Williams of the United States during their singles final at the WTA Tennis Championships, in Doha, Qatar Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

Williams broke the WTA mark of slightly under $5.5 million, earned by Justine Henin in 2007.

The American won the season-ending tour championships Sunday, beating older sister Venus in the final, and ends the year ranked No. 1. The younger Williams also won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2009.

Williams' career prize money is now at a record $28.5 million.