Novak Djokovic continues his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on Tuesday, facing Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime. The 39-year-old Serbian is the most accomplished male tennis player in history, with seven Wimbledon crowns among his extraordinary honours. He remains the only man to hold all four major championships simultaneously on three different surfaces.
Djokovic's On-Court Earnings and Net Worth
Djokovic's exceptional achievements have made him tennis's top earner. Over the past two decades, he has amassed $193.5 million (£144.8 million) in competition prize money. He could add another £3.6 million if he wins his eighth Wimbledon title this month. His net worth is estimated at around $250 million (£187 million), bolstered by lucrative endorsement deals with brands such as Asics, Head, Hublot, Lacoste, Peugeot, Lemero, NetJets, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Ultimate Software Group.
Personal Life: Wife Jelena and Family
Djokovic shares his wealth with his wife Jelena, whom he met in secondary school in Serbia. They began their relationship in 2005 and married in 2014 at an exclusive resort in Montenegro. The couple has two children: Stefan, 11, and Tara, eight. Jelena is an entrepreneur and global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, a charity focused on early childhood education.
Jelena Djokovic's Controversial Criticism of Naomi Osaka
Jelena is a vocal presence in tennis, often supporting her husband from the stands and speaking out on controversies. Earlier this year, she criticised Naomi Osaka for her behaviour during a match against Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open. Cirstea grew irritated with Osaka shouting 'come on' between first and second serves, leading to a tense net exchange after the match. Osaka later apologised for her on-court remarks, but Jelena took to Instagram to condemn her as 'disrespectful'. She wrote: 'Hm, I'm surprised that this is not being called hindrance. In between two serves, when crowds are applauding or shouting, the chair ump asks not to shout between serves as it is disturbing to the player. The point is not finished. Sorana missed her first serve and is focusing on getting in the second, it is a slight pause. And it is disrespectful to applaud at someone's first serve mistake too.' She added: 'I am surprised that the chair / Naomi thought that was fair? Were there any rule changes that I missed?!'
