Novak Djokovic: A Look at Star's Wife, Net Worth and Endorsements as 2016 US Open Progresses
One of the main storylines this year at the 2016 US Open falls on Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic who is following an injury since the Rio Olympics. Djokovic beat Jerzy Janowicz in the first round of men’s singles and is facing Jiri Vesely in round two. As Djokovic progresses through the New York-based tournament fans normally take to the net to inquire about the fame of the Serbian star and lear about his wife as well as how much has he makes in deals and endorsements.
Novak Djokovic Wife
Djokovic has been with his wife Jelena Djokovic since 2005 when they were just high school sweethearts. They engaged in 2013, married in 2014 and welcomed a baby boy. Reports say the couple is going through “private marital struggles” since she departed from the U.S. Open games a bit early, but that could just be rumors.
Formerly known as Jelena Ristic, Djokovic earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a master’s in Luxury Management and Services, and is now earning a Ph.D in Management.
She is also the CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation.
Novak and Jelena Djokovic live in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Novak Djokovic in 2016 US Open
Djokovic started the U.S. Open Men’s Singles first round against Poland’s Janowicz beating him 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. Even with an arm injury, the Serbian Tennis player started the U.S. Open racking up 131 points.
He just took one break for a medical timeout during the fifth game for a trainer to work on his arm. Then he came back and went in for the kill. How will Djokovic hold up for the rest of the U.S. Open?
Novak Djokovic Networth
Djokovic is listed as Forbes’ No. 26 Celebrity in the Top 100 for 2016. He was listed as No. 42 in 2015 and is now the sixth highest paid athlete in the world this year. The 29-year-old is also named one of Hollywood Entertainment’s “30 Under 30” in Europe.
So how much does the star make?
Novak Djokovic’s net worth is $82 million. In 2015, he racked up $20 million in prize money in one season alone, making him the first player to accomplish such a goal. In the past few years, he won 11 Grand Slam titles, making him one of the world’s top tennis players.
Novak Djokovic Endorsements
Djokovic is racking up in endorsements along the way including landing big names like Uniqlo, Adidas, Head, ANZ, Peugot and Seiko.
The top tennis player was first signed to a 10-year-deal with the Italian brand Sergio Tacchini for its apparel line. After Tacchini could not keep up with Djokovic’s success, he signed a 5-year-deal with Japan’s Uniqlo landing a 4.4-million-dollar endorsement.
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