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Are you ready for the blockbuster QF clash between the 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and America’s number one in men’s singles, Taylor Fritz? On one side, the Serb is eyeing his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, and on the other side, Fritz is keen to forget his memories from last year’s final with a title triumph in 2025. 

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Recently, during his post-match press conference, when Novak Djokovic was asked if winning the US Open at the age of 38 would be the biggest achievement of his career, he said, “It could be, but it’s still a very long way, you know. For me, in the last couple of years, I learned one thing right now is to take really one match at a time. Yes, of course I’m dreaming about winning another slam, and it would be amazing if I do it here.” Time will tell if his dream comes true or not, but for now, it’s all about the battle against Taylor Fritz. Djokovic is leading 10-0 in the on-court tussle against the American, but who has the edge in the off-court battle?

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Novak Djokovic – Net Worth & Career Earnings

Novak Djokovic turned pro in 2003, and throughout these 22 years, he has won 100 titles (including 24 major titles) in his singles career. He has been ranked as the world number one in men’s singles by the ATP for a record 428 weeks and finished as the year-end number one a record 8 times. Djokovic is, in fact, the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of all four majors at once across three different surfaces. Last year, he added yet another feather to his cap by winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Big brands show significant interest in Novak Djokovic due to his status as the G.O.A.T. in the tennis world. This craze is fueled by his record-breaking achievements. His brilliance on the court and incredible longevity have helped him become one of the highest earners in the racket sport. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Djokovic is worth an estimated $240 million. His total earnings from the prize money are currently $188,934,053. In the 2025 season, Novak Djokovic has earned around $3,400,133. In 2011, he became the first player to earn over $12 million in a single season, setting a new benchmark for annual prize money. 

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However, as per several reports, Djokovic earns the vast majority of his endorsement income from brands including clothing line Lacoste. Between June 2019 and June 2020, he raked in $45 million in commercial earnings. Novak Djokovic has been one of the most marketable athletes in the world. If we take a deeper look at his partnership with those brands, he has been tied to Head rackets since 2001. The partnership is one of the longest in tennis and earns him around $7.5 million each year. He has been involved with Lacoste since 2017, and his portfolio also includes brands like ASICS, Hublot, Aman Resorts, Qatar Airways, Joe & The Juice, Uniqlo, Seiko, and a few others.

Talking about his investments in 2022, Reuters reported that Novak Djokovic bought an 80% controlling stake in QuantBioRes, a Danish biotech firm that had been working on a cure for COVID-19 without vaccination in 2020. He also invests in his eponymous foundation, which develops early childhood education projects in Serbia.

Taylor Fritz – Net Worth & Career Earnings

Being the highest-ranked American has its own perks, and Taylor Fritz has now successfully established himself as one of the biggest stars in the tennis world. Known for his powerful serve, aggressive baseline game, and calm on-court demeanor, Fritz has become a fixture in the Top 10 rankings and a perennial threat at bigger events. He turned pro in 2015, and throughout these ten years, he has bagged 10 titles in his career. His most notable records at the Slams were reaching the 2024 US Open final and 2025 Wimbledon SF.

As per Celebrity Net Worth, Taylor Fritz’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. His overall earnings from the prize money are currently $26,146,981, and in this season, he has earned $3,645,735 as of now

Being one of the most prominent stars in the tennis world, he has managed to build an endorsement empire that reflects his growing influence both on and off the court. He has endorsement deals with brands such as Rolex, BOSS, Head, Optimum Nutrition, WaterDrop, Dobel Tequila, Motorola, Chipotle, and La Roche-Posay. Fritz has investments in ReKT Global, an eSports infrastructure company.

Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz’s Net Worth Comparison

PlayerEstimated Net WorthCareer Prize MoneyTop Endorsements
Novak Djokovic$240 million$188,934,053Lacoste, ASICS, Hublot, Head, Qatar Airways, etc.
Taylor Fritz$10 million$26,146,981BOSS, Rolex, Head, Optimum Nutrition, Motorola, etc.

Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz Brand Deals: Who has the bigger endorsements?

As per multiple sources, Novak Djokovic earns around $25-34 million annually from brand endorsements. Whereas Taylor Fritz reportedly earns around $500,000 per year from brand endorsements. 

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Who’s richer, Novak Djokovic or Taylor Fritz?

Considering all these numbers, Novak Djokovic’s net worth is 24 times greater than Fritz’s estimated $10 million. The Serb’s wealth stems from decades of elite performance, record-breaking Grand Slam totals (24), world number one dominance, and enduring sponsorships and endorsements. Although Fritz has traveled quite a few miles in a comparatively much shorter span of his professional career, there are still a lot of miles to travel before he reaches Djokovic’s level off the court.

But can he match his level on the court in this epic QF clash at the US Open? Catch every key moment from the US Open as it happens, with the EssentiallySports Live Blog.

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