Novak Djokovic’s record breaking season of 11 titles on the ATP World Tour hasn’t just confirmed his dominance on the tour. It has also generated him a fortune.
The combination of Djokovic triumphs in 1 ATP 500 tournament, 6 Masters tournaments, 3 Grand Slam’s and the season-ending championships have guaranteed that the Serbian has become the first player in history to earn $20 million within one season. In his final match of the year, the world No.1 defeated Roger Federer in straight sets to win his fourth consecutive ATP Finals title. The title has elevated his earnings to $18.77 million. The Serbian will also be awarded $2.825 million for ending the year as world No.1, bringing his season total to $21,595,000 according to figures provided by ESPN.
This figure doesn’t include endorsements or appearance fees. Earlier this year Forbes magazine listed Djokovic 13th in their list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. In June Forbes estimated that the Serbian receives $31 million in endorsements.
Overall Djokovic’s career prize money currently stands at $94,050,053 million according to the ATP World Tour, $3.25 million less than Roger Federer. The two players are currently competing against each other to become the first player in history to surpass the $100 million mark.
To put into context Djokovic’s massive achievement this year. Women’s No.1 Serena Williams has won five tournaments this year, including three Grand Slam titles. Despite the trio of slam titles, Williams earned almost half the amount that Djokovic has with $10,582,642. Williams holds the WTA record of the highest earning season on the Women’s tour with $12,385,572 in 2013, which is still over $9 million adrift from Djokovic’s 2015 prize packet.
Shortly after his win at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, the world No.1 reviewed his sensational season.
“This season definitely stands out. I can’t say I expected it, not at all. But I always gave my best, and I’m always asking more from myself”. Djokovic said.
“I was always hoping that I can play this well throughout the entire season. Managing to reach this kind of season and achievement this year obviously gives me a lot of confidence for anything that is coming in the future”.
Djokovic will still be hungry for more success in 2016 with the Olympic games as well as another shot at the French Open title. Despite reaching the final in three out of the last four years, Djokovic is yet to with the title in Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic’s 2015 titles
Australian Open
Indian Wells Masters
Miami Masters
Monte Carlo Masters
Rome Masters
Wimbledon
U.S. Open
Beijing (ATP 500)
Shanghai Masters
BNP Paribas Open Masters
ATP World Tour Finals
Note: Djokovic was also the runner-up at four other tournaments this year. These were the Cincinnatti Masters (lost to Roger Federer), Canadian Open (lost to Andy Murray), French Open (lost to Stan Wawrinka) and Dubai Open 500 (lost to Roger Federer).
