Novak Djokovic makes money history at Wimbledon
With a win on Friday, Djokovic reaches a milestone no tennis player or golfer has ever achieved.
[sc name=”tabbamfordbanner” ]Novak Djokovic is one of tennis’ so-called “Big Three.” With Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, Djokovic has dominated more than the past decade. Those three have owned professional tennis and entertained millions along the way.
With his straight-set win against Denis Kudla on Friday morning, Djokovic beat both Federer and Nadal to a significant milestone in tennis history.
Djokovic is the first professional tennis player to reach $150 million in winnings. He also owns five of the 10 highest single-season prize money totals in history.
Federer ($130 million) and Nadal ($125 million) aren’t far behind, but Djokovic is the first to $150 million.
If Djokovic — the overwhelming favorite — can win the Wimbledon final on Sunday, he will tie the record of 20 Grand Slam titles shared currently by Federer and Nadal.
In 2015, Djokovic won a record $21.1 million — more than the then-titled Grand Prix tour paid out for the entire 1989 schedule; what is now known as the ATP Tour began in 1990.
The Most Ever
Purse equity has long been an issue in professional sports. Tennis has actually been well ahead of the curve in many regards, but the records are still incredibly far apart.
Serena Williams, the GOAT, holds the WTA Tour record for career winnings — but at only $94.5 million. And her total is more than double the second-highest winnings win women’s history, her sister Venus ($42.2 million).
The only professional golfer to reach $100 million in career winnings is still Tiger Woods ($121 million). Phil Mickelson is still chasing the ninth digit on his career total.
NASCAR drivers have to split their winnings with their team and car owners. Jeff Gordon won approximately $154 million in his career with Hendrick Motorsports.
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Tab has written about MLB, the NHL and the NFL for more than a decade for publications including The Fourth Period, Bleacher Report and La Vida Baseball. He is the author of two books about the Chicago Blackhawks and has been credentialed for the MLB All-Star Game and postseason and multiple Stanley Cup Finals. He is the co-host of the Line Drive Radio podcast.
