Novak Djokovic net worth, wife's Jannik Sinner message, Wimbledon future stance

Daily Mirror

5 days ago

Novak Djokovic is preparing for a Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner as he looks to become an eight-time champion at SW19, and the 38-year-old tennis icon has been clear about his future
Novak Djokovic is set for a showdown with Jannik Sinner as he continues his bid to make history at Wimbledon. The pair will meet in the semi-finals on Friday, with Sinner aiming to advance to the final for the first time while Djokovic is aiming for his eighth singles title at the All England Club.
Djokovic would draw level with Roger Federer's Wimbledon title record if he triumphs in this year's final. It would also allow him to overtake Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam titles and become the sport's outright record holder for singles titles at major championships.
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The 38-year-old booked his place in the last four at Wimbledon with a four-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli, despite suffering an injury worry. Seven-time champion Djokovic, who has also finished runner-up on three occasions, is now just two matches away from potentially claiming the £3million grand prize at SW19.
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Novak Djokovic's net worth
Djokovic has earned significant amounts of money throughout his tennis career. He already boasts the all-time prize money record on the ATP Tour, collecting £138m ($187m).
CelebrityNetWorth estimates Djokovic's wealth to be around £177m ($240m). This number is bolstered by the lucrative sponsorship deals Djokovic has agreed to throughout his career
He has been wearing Lacoste apparel during Wimbledon, having sealed a long-term partnership after moving on from Uniqlo in 2018. Djokovic also has a shoe deal with ASICS and endorses Head rackets.
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Djokovic's latest run at Wimbledon will add to his net worth. Losing semi-finalists earn £775k at the All England Club while the runner-up is paid £1.52m, which is a little over half the winner's prize money.
Novak Djokovic's wife's message to Jannik Sinner
Djokovic is set to face Sinner for the 10th time in his career. The Italian ace and current world No.1 leads their head-to-head record 5-4 and will hope some extra inside knowledge will give him an added advantage against Djokovic at Wimbledon.
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Sinner made changes to his coaching team in 2024 after becoming embroiled in a doping scandal, which saw him suspended for three months earlier this year. As a result of the incident, the 23-year-old hired fitness coach Marco Panichi and physio Ulises Badio, who had both previously worked with Djokovic.
Upon announcing the pair as part of his team, Djokovic's wife Jelena couldn't resist making light of the situation. Jelena joked that she would not be the next person to leave Djokovic for Sinner. In response to the update, she wrote on Instagram: 'I won't give up', alongside laughing emojis.
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Novak Djokovic's stance on Wimbledon farewell
Djokovic has entered the final stages of his illustrious career but has no immediate plans to retire. He reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and French Open this year and believes that Wimbledon is a prime opportunity to win his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam.
When asked if this could be his final year at Wimbledon last month, Djokovic replied: 'Whether it could be my last dance, I'm not sure, as I'm not sure about Roland Garros or any other Slam that I play next. My wish is to play for several more years.
'I would love to be healthy physically and also mentally motivated to keep on playing at the highest level. That's the goal, but you never know at this stage.
'And yes, I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level.'