Novak Djokovic continues his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on Friday, facing France's 26th seed Arthur Rinderknech. The 39-year-old is the most successful male tennis player in history, with seven Wimbledon titles among his achievements. He remains the only man to hold all four major titles simultaneously on three different surfaces.
Djokovic's Staggering Net Worth
Djokovic's on-court success has made him tennis's highest earner. Over two decades, he has earned $193.5 million (£144.8 million) in prize money, with a potential additional £3.6 million if he wins an eighth Wimbledon title. His net worth is estimated at $250 million (£187 million), boosted by endorsement deals with Asics, Head, Hublot, Lacoste, Peugeot, Lemero, NetJets, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Ultimate Software Group.
Wife Jelena's Public Criticism of Naomi Osaka
Djokovic shares his fortune with his wife Jelena, whom he met in high school in Serbia. They married in 2014 and have two children, Stefan and Tara. Jelena is CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, focusing on early childhood education. She often supports him from the stands and is not afraid to speak out. Earlier this year, she criticised Naomi Osaka for her conduct during a match against Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open. Osaka shouted 'come on' between serves, leading to a frosty exchange. Jelena posted on Instagram: 'Hm, I'm surprised that this is not being called hindrance... It is disrespectful to applaud at someone's first serve mistake too.' She questioned whether there had been rule changes.
Osaka later apologised for her on-court comments. Djokovic's net worth and his wife's outspoken nature continue to draw attention as he pursues another Grand Slam victory.
