Novak Djokovic, the most decorated male tennis player in history, continues his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title on Tuesday when he faces Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon. The 39-year-old has amassed seven Wimbledon titles among his extraordinary collection of honours and remains the only man to hold all four major titles simultaneously across three different surfaces.
Djokovic's Net Worth and Earnings
Djokovic's on-court achievements have made him tennis's biggest financial earner. Over the last two decades, he has accumulated $193.5 million (£144.8m) in prize money alone. He could add a further £3.6 million if he secures his eighth Wimbledon title. His net worth is estimated at $250 million (£187m), bolstered by lucrative endorsements and sponsorship arrangements with brands such as Asics, Head, Hublot, Lacoste, Peugeot, Lemero, NetJets, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Ultimate Software Group.
Family and Wife Jelena
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 a luxury hotel in Montenegro. The couple has two children: Stefan, 11, and Tara, eight. Jelena is the global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation (NDF), a charity co-founded with her husband that provides equal access to early childhood education.
Jelena's Criticism of Naomi Osaka
Jelena is a familiar presence at major tournaments and has never shied from speaking her mind. Earlier this year, she publicly criticized Naomi Osaka for her behaviour during a match against Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open. Cirstea became irritated by Osaka's habit of shouting 'come on' between serves, leading to a frosty exchange at the net. Osaka later apologized for her on-court remarks.
Jelena took to Instagram to blast Osaka, writing: "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 also questioned the officiating: "I am surprised that the chair / Naomi thought that was fair? Were there any rule changes that I missed?"
Djokovic's Wimbledon Campaign
Djokovic is through to the fourth round at Wimbledon and aims to add to his seven titles at SW19. His match against Auger-Aliassime is highly anticipated as he seeks to extend his Grand Slam record.
