Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are two of the most popular tennis players in the world. The two are definite fan favourites at most tournaments. On the other end of the spectrum, Djokovic is often the antagonist and was often booed by the Wimbledon faithful during his run to the title. The Wimbledon crowd were particularly hostile towards the Serbian during his third-round match with British No 1 Kyle Edmund. During the match, Djokovic spent a fair amount of time between points. He even argued with the umpire on a number of occasions. But, tennis legend Martina Navratilova claimed that the attitude and desire shown on court made Djokovic different. She feels that such a display is good for the sport. Djokovic [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Martina-Navratilova-300x200.jpg]Martina Navratilova in her prime “Novak is a truly great champion,” Navratilova said. “He gets a hard time sometimes from the crowd because he’s not like the two Mr Perfects in Roger Federer and Rafa but what he does on the court, it’s nothing really. “He was brought up to be brutally honest, as I was, and it turns out a lot of people don’t necessarily like that but, to me, that’s a breath of fresh air. “If you could define Novak in one shot, a shot that highlights when he’s on form, it’s that outside foot on the backhand where he slides across. “For everyone else in the men’s game, that results in a slice, but Novak gets himself in position to be able to get back a two-handed backhand with purpose.” Earlier this month, Djokovic managed to defeat Nadal en route to another Wimbledon Grand Slam final. It soon turned into his 13th title at Wimbledon as he breezed past Kevin Anderson. The 31-year-old was embroiled in a match that lasted five hours to beat Nadal in the semi finals. But he was able to comfortably see off Anderson in straight sets in the final. 

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<h2><strong>Wimbledon Championships History</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Wimbledon Championships are an annual tournament held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The club was founded back in 1868 and christened "The All England Croquet Club."</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Eight years later, Major Walter Clopton Wingfield put forward an idea for an outdoor version of court tennis. Soon, the game was officially added to the list of activities of the club.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In 1877, the club was renamed "The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club." With this change debuted the Lawn Tennis Championship.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Earlier, the club used to follow the rules put drafted by the Marylebone Cricket Club. However, when the Lawn Tennis Championship was born, a new set of rules were introduced. These rules are in force even today. Admittedly, the rules are not the same as the ones drawn in 1877, as minor changes have been made over the years.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The inaugural 1877 Wimbledon Championship kicked off on July 9, with the Gentlemen's Singles being the sole event. Spencer Gore won it after defeating 22 competitors.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"></sup></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In 1882, the word 'croquet' was dropped after lawn tennis became the sole activity at the club. However, the name was back on the plaque in 1899, owing to sentimentality.</p>
<img class="size-full wp-image-160729 aligncenter" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/wimbledon-2019-all-the-news-of-the-world-most-famous-fortnight-1.jpg" alt="Wimbledon Championships Roof" width="848" height="565" />
<p style="text-align: center;">In 1884, the Ladies' Singles and Gentlemen's Doubles competitions were added to the roster. Nearly two decades later, the Ladies' Doubles and Mixed Doubles events would follow.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In a similar vein with the other three Majors or Grand Slam events, Wimbledon was contested by top-ranked amateur players. During that time, professional players were prohibited from participating.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">However, when the Open era arrived in 1968, the rules changed once again. Thought-provokingly, until Fred Perry in 1936 and Andy Murray in 2013, no British man has ever won at Wimbledon.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile, on the Ladies' front, until Virginia Wade in 1977, no British woman has ever triumphed. However, Annabel Croft and Laura Robson won the Girls' Championship in 1984 and 2008, respectively.</p>

<h2><strong>Past 16 years Winners</strong></h2>
<strong>ATP</strong>
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<td width="221">Roger Federer</td>
<td width="221">2004,?2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017</td>
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<td width="221">Rafael Nadal</td>
<td width="221">2008, 2010</td>
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<td width="221">Novak Djokovic</td>
<td width="221">2011, 2014, 2015, 2018,2019</td>
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<td width="221">Andy Murray</td>
<td width="221">2013, 2016</td>
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<td width="312">Maria Sharapova</td>
<td width="312">2004</td>
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<td width="312">Venus Williams</td>
<td width="312">2005, 2007, 2008</td>
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<td width="312">Amelie Mauresmo</td>
<td width="312">2006</td>
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<td width="312">Serena Williams</td>
<td width="312">2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016</td>
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<td width="312">Petra Kvitova</td>
<td width="312">2011, 2014</td>
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<td width="312">Marion Bartoli</td>
<td width="312">2013</td>
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<td width="312">Garbine Muguruza</td>
<td width="312">2017</td>
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<td width="312">Angelique Kerber</td>
<td width="312">2018</td>
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<td width="312">Simona Halep</td>
<td width="312">2019</td>
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Records</strong></h2>
<span style="text-align: center;">At the Wimbledon Championships 2019, several records were set and broken. Prior to the Open era, William Renshaw won the most titles, with seven. However, Roger Federer now owns the record with eight titles. </span>

<span style="text-align: center;">Renshaw also has the most consecutive titles, with six to his name, while Roger Federer is tied with Bjorn Borg on five.</span>
<p style="text-align: center;">Coming to the Ladies' segment, Helena Willis has the most pre-Open era Wimbledon titles, with eight. However, Martina Navratilova clinched nine titles in the Open era. Also in the pre-Open era, Suzanne Lenglen had the record for the most consecutive titles with 5, she was overtaken by Navratilova on six championships.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Additional records include the longest Gentlemen's Singles' final, belonging to Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, with 4hrs 58mins. The longest ever tennis match was between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes.</p>
<img class="size-full wp-image-119052 aligncenter" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IsnerMahutGettyImages-1024x682-1.jpg" alt="Longest Tennis Match" width="1024" height="682" />
<h2>Wimbledon 2020</h2>
The Wimbledon 2020 edition was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was the first time Since World War II that the event was called off.
<h2>Wimbledon 2021 plans</h2>
The Wimbledon Championships announced they plan to host the event in 2021. The event will be held next year, be it at full capacity, lesser capacity, or behind closed doors.
<h2 class="p2"><strong><span class="s1">Wimbledon Championships LIVE Streaming:</span></strong></h2>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Australia?Fox Sports</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">United States ? Tennis Channel?</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">United Kingdom ? Eurosport</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Europe ? Eurosport</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Canada ??CTV &amp;?TSN</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Pan-Asia region ??Fox Asia</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Indian Subcontinent ??Star India</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Southern Africa ??SuperSport</span></p>

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<td><strong>Current Prize Money</strong></td>
<td>$2.4 million (men and women)</td>
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<td><strong>Number of Entries (Main Draw)</strong></td>
<td>128</td>
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<td><strong>Number of Entries (Qualifying)</strong></td>
<td>16</td>
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<td><strong>Number of Seeds</strong></td>
<td>32</td>
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<td><strong>Court Type</strong></td>
<td>Grass</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Wimbledon Championships

Wimbledon Championships History The Wimbledon Championships are an annual tournament held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The club was founded back in 1868 and christened &#8220;The All England Croquet Club.&#8221; Eight years later, Major Walter Clopton Wingfield put forward an idea for an outdoor version of court tennis. Soon, the game was officially added to the list of activities of the club. In 1877, the club was renamed &#8220;The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club.&#8221; With this change debuted the Lawn Tennis Championship. Earlier, the club used to follow the rules put drafted by the Marylebone Cricket Club. However, when the Lawn Tennis Championship was born, a new set of rules were introduced. These rules are in force even today. Admittedly, the rules are not the same as the ones drawn in 1877, as minor changes have been made over the years. The inaugural 1877 Wimbledon Championship kicked off on July 9, with the Gentlemen&#8217;s Singles being the sole event. Spencer Gore won it after defeating 22 competitors. In 1882, the word &#8216;croquet&#8217; was dropped after lawn tennis became the sole activity at the club. However, the name was back on the plaque in 1899, owing to sentimentality. In 1884, the Ladies&#8217; Singles and Gentlemen&#8217;s Doubles competitions were added to the roster. Nearly two decades later, the Ladies&#8217; Doubles and Mixed Doubles events would follow. In a similar vein with the other three Majors or Grand Slam events, Wimbledon was contested by top-ranked amateur players. During that time, professional players were prohibited from participating. However, when the Open era arrived in 1968, the rules changed once again. Thought-provokingly, until Fred Perry in 1936 and Andy Murray in 2013, no British man has ever won at Wimbledon. Meanwhile, on the Ladies&#8217; front, until Virginia Wade in 1977, no British woman has ever triumphed. However, Annabel Croft and Laura Robson won the Girls&#8217; Championship in 1984 and 2008, respectively. Past 16 years Winners ATP  Roger Federer 2004,?2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017  Rafael Nadal 2008, 2010  Novak Djokovic 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018,2019  Andy Murray 2013, 2016  WTA  Maria Sharapova 2004  Venus Williams 2005, 2007, 2008  Amelie Mauresmo 2006  Serena Williams 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016  Petra Kvitova 2011, 2014  Marion Bartoli 2013  Garbine Muguruza 2017  Angelique Kerber 2018  Simona Halep 2019   Records At the Wimbledon Championships 2019, several records were set and broken. Prior to the Open era, William Renshaw won the most titles, with seven. However, Roger Federer now owns the record with eight titles. Renshaw also has the most consecutive titles, with six to his name, while Roger Federer is tied with Bjorn Borg on five. Coming to the Ladies&#8217; segment, Helena Willis has the most pre-Open era Wimbledon titles, with eight. However, Martina Navratilova clinched nine titles in the Open era. Also in the pre-Open era, Suzanne Lenglen had the record for the most consecutive titles with 5, she was overtaken by Navratilova on six championships. Additional records include the longest Gentlemen&#8217;s Singles&#8217; final, belonging to Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, with 4hrs 58mins. The longest ever tennis match was between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, lasting 11 hours and 5 minutes. Wimbledon 2020 The Wimbledon 2020 edition was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was the first time Since World War II that the event was called off. Wimbledon 2021 plans The Wimbledon Championships announced they plan to host the event in 2021. The event will be held next year, be it at full capacity, lesser capacity, or behind closed doors. Wimbledon Championships LIVE Streaming: Australia?Fox Sports United States ? Tennis Channel? United Kingdom ? Eurosport Europe ? Eurosport Canada ??CTV &amp;?TSN Pan-Asia region ??Fox Asia Indian Subcontinent ??Star India Southern Africa ??SuperSport  Current Prize Money $2.4 million (men and women)  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 128  Number of Entries (Qualifying) 16  Number of Seeds 32  Court Type Grass

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<h3>Martina Navratilova 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
Arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Martina Navratilova was born in born on October 18, 1956, in Prague,?Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic).

During the early 70s, Navratilova was the no.1 player in her country. However, she fled her country in 1975 and traveled to America under controversial circumstances, which cost her the citizenship of Czechoslovakia. After coming to the United States, she received American citizenship in 1981.

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Later, Navratilova reclaimed her Czech Citizenship back in 2008 after her retirement.
<h3>On-Court Achievements</h3>
Although Navratilova started playing at the age of 15, she did not turn professional until 1975. Since then, she has been one of the top women's players on the tour.

Navratilova won her first Grand Slam title in the doubles tournament at the French Open in 1975 with American legend Chris Evert.

Overall in her career, Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, along with 31 doubles and 10 mixed doubles titles. In terms of numbers on the tour, no one can match the former Czech American player's record.

Throughout her career, she won 167 singles titles and 177 doubles titles, the most in the history of tennis. Moreover, she won a record number of 2189 matches on the tour with a percentage of <a href="https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/martina-navratilova" target="_blank" rel="noopener">85.89</a>.

<strong>Read More: <a class="jsx-555d36b3e6439572 article-embed-title" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-a-sad-sad-woman-martina-navratilova-wastes-no-time-to-slam-a-user-who-ridiculed-serena-williams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">?A Sad, Sad Woman? ? Martina Navratilova Wastes No Time to Slam a User Who Ridiculed Serena Williams</a></strong>

In 1978, Navratilova became no.1 for the first time in her career and in the same year, she won her first Grand Slam singles title by defeating Chris Evert in the Wimbledon Finals.

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Notably, Navratilova and Evert had one of the greatest rivalries in tennis as they faced 80 times against each other. In terms of head-to-head record, Navratilova 43-37 record against the American.
<h3>Retirement</h3>
In 1994, Navratilova took a break from tennis, as she decided to retire from the singles competition. However, she continued to play in the doubles tournament.

In 2006, she finally retired from professional tennis. Before retiring, she won the US Open mixed doubles title almost at the age of 50. Thus, she became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title.

[caption id="attachment_1147389" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1147389" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1054578434.jpg" alt="Martina Navratilova" width="1920" height="1280" /> SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 28: WTA legend Martina Navratilova during the Women's Doubles prize ceremonyo n day 8 of the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images)[/caption]

After retiring from professional tennis, she became a tennis commentator.
<h3>Personal Life</h3>
In 1981, Navratilova <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/martina-navratilova-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">opened up</a> about her sexuality as she became one of the very first gay athletes in sports history.

In 2014, Navratilova married former Russian model Julia Lemigova and since then the couple is spending their life happily.
<h3>Martina Navratilova: Net Worth 2022</h3>
Navratilova earned around $20 million from all the tournaments she played in. And from endorsements, she earned millions of dollars.

She has an estimated Net Worth of <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/martina-navratilova-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$25</a> million.
<h3>Martina Navratilova's endorsements 2022</h3>
Among Navratilova's sponsors, Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes are the most popular ones.
<h3>How to contact Martina Navratilova?</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Martina?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/martinanavratilova/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">65</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wife</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Julia Lemigova</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">America, Czech Republic</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5 ft 8 inches (173 cm)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$25 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes</span></td>
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Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Martina Navratilova was born in born on October 18, 1956, in Prague,?Czechoslovakia (Now the Czech Republic). During the early 70s, Navratilova was the no.1 player in her country. However, she fled her country in 1975 and traveled to America under controversial circumstances, which cost her the citizenship of Czechoslovakia. After coming to the United States, she received American citizenship in 1981. Later, Navratilova reclaimed her Czech Citizenship back in 2008 after her retirement. On-Court Achievements Although Navratilova started playing at the age of 15, she did not turn professional until 1975. Since then, she has been one of the top women&#8217;s players on the tour. Navratilova won her first Grand Slam title in the doubles tournament at the French Open in 1975 with American legend Chris Evert. Overall in her career, Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, along with 31 doubles and 10 mixed doubles titles. In terms of numbers on the tour, no one can match the former Czech American player&#8217;s record. Throughout her career, she won 167 singles titles and 177 doubles titles, the most in the history of tennis. Moreover, she won a record number of 2189 matches on the tour with a percentage of 85.89. Read More: ?A Sad, Sad Woman? ? Martina Navratilova Wastes No Time to Slam a User Who Ridiculed Serena Williams In 1978, Navratilova became no.1 for the first time in her career and in the same year, she won her first Grand Slam singles title by defeating Chris Evert in the Wimbledon Finals. Notably, Navratilova and Evert had one of the greatest rivalries in tennis as they faced 80 times against each other. In terms of head-to-head record, Navratilova 43-37 record against the American. Retirement In 1994, Navratilova took a break from tennis, as she decided to retire from the singles competition. However, she continued to play in the doubles tournament. In 2006, she finally retired from professional tennis. Before retiring, she won the US Open mixed doubles title almost at the age of 50. Thus, she became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE &#8211; OCTOBER 28: WTA legend Martina Navratilova during the Women&#8217;s Doubles prize ceremonyo n day 8 of the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Lionel Ng/Getty Images) After retiring from professional tennis, she became a tennis commentator. Personal Life In 1981, Navratilova opened up about her sexuality as she became one of the very first gay athletes in sports history. In 2014, Navratilova married former Russian model Julia Lemigova and since then the couple is spending their life happily. Martina Navratilova: Net Worth 2022 Navratilova earned around $20 million from all the tournaments she played in. And from endorsements, she earned millions of dollars. She has an estimated Net Worth of $25 million. Martina Navratilova&#8217;s endorsements 2022 Among Navratilova&#8217;s sponsors, Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes are the most popular ones. How to contact Martina Navratilova? Twitter Instagram  Age 65  Wife Julia Lemigova  Nationality America, Czech Republic  Height 5 ft 8 inches (173 cm)  Net Worth $25 million  Endorsements Thorlo athletic socks, Denon sound systems, Yonex rackets, and Avia sports shoes

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Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements 2023 Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2023 The Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic set out to play a final that the entirety of the world had dreamt of for the past few months. Since the rise of Carlos Alcaraz, everyone wanted to watch a showdown between the two. They eventually met in the final of Wimbledon, which seemed to be in Djokovic&#8217;s favor. After the Serbian won the first set 6-1, he would lose two sets continuously, which made the score 6-1, 6-7(6), 1-6. Tennis &#8211; 2023 Wimbledon Championships &#8211; Week Two &#8211; Day Eight &#8211; All England lawn Tennis &amp; Racquet Club, Wimbledon &#8211; Monday 10th Mens singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic SRB v Hubert Hurkacz POL Novak Djokovic celebrates after the match PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK He would go on to win the fourth set, but alas, he couldn&#8217;t overcome the ATP world number 1. Alcaraz won the fifth set and showed why he topped the Pepperstone ATP rankings. After the gruesome match, Djokovic&#8217;s speech contained much praise for his opponent of the day. However, as he looked up at his son smiling in the stands, he could not compose himself anymore.? Djokovic cried and, as he gained composure, said, &#8220;I love you. Thank you for supporting me. I&#8217;ll give you a big hug &amp; we can all love each other. Thank you.&#8221; Novak Djokovic French Open Feat 2023 After a fantastic start to 2023, Djokovic seemed to falter. Not winning any back-to-back tournaments would not raise an eyebrow for any other player. But for Djokovic, it can become a big deal. The former World No.1 did not win any tournaments following the Australian Open. His best record was making it to the semifinal in the Dubai Tennis Championships. French Open Final &#8211; Novak Djokovic Wins Novak Djokovic with the trophy La Coupe des Mousquetaires during the French Open final, Grand Slam tennis tournament on June 11, 2023 at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM Paris France PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxSPAxUKxUSAxBELxPOL Copyright: xJolyxVictor/ABACAx 856740_032 JolyxVictor/ABACAx 856740_032 However, in the Monte-Carlo Master&#8217;s he crashed out in the round of 16 and in the Srpska Open, he was ousted in the quarterfinals. In the Italian Open, he reached the quarterfinal but lost to Holger Rune. With the Djoker enduring a slump in form, many didn&#8217;t consider him to be a favorite for the French Open title. To worsen his odds, Nole was suffering from an injury prior to the clay season. But he would prove all of his doubters wrong as he went past each player with ease, only dropping two sets on his way to the final. In the final, he went on to win against Casper Ruud in straight sets. After lifting the trophy, he went one step above Nadal in the all-time grand slam race. Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2023- A victorious hardcourt season The Djoker began this year with an impressive win in the Adelaide International. He won the tournament while dropping just one set throughout the entire tournament. After that, it was time to reclaim his throne on the hard courts of Melbourne after an absence of one year. In 2022, Djokovic was deported from Australia as he failed to comply with vaccination rules.? This year, the event became a topic of discussion as the country had relaxed its vaccine rules which allowed Djokovic to play in the tournament. Unfortunately, he could not maintain a controversy-free stint. Tennis &#8211; Australian Open &#8211; Men&#8217;s Singles Final &#8211; Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia &#8211; January 29, 2023 Serbia&#8217;s Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Greece&#8217;s Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Loren Elliott In his match against the local favorite Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinal, the Serbian took a medical break which sparked debates in the tennis world. Many questioned the nature of the injury, and it led to a topic of intense discussion among fans and pundits. Regardless of the issues, Djokovic won the Australian Open with great panache. The Djoker won his 10th Australian Open title this year to equal Rafa&#8217;s record of 22 grand slams.? Read more -??He Faked the Injury? ? Italian Tennis Legend, Who Recently Lauded Roger Federer, Reprimands Novak Djokovic?s Actions at Australian Open 2023 One would assume that the hardcourt season would follow with equal glory. Unfortunately, he was not allowed to play in the Sunshine Doubles. The Miami Open and the Indian Wells Masters were devoid of his presence. He did not enter the US as the vaccination rules did not allow him to travel to the country.? Novak Djokovic&#8217;s Net Worth in 2023 According to?Celebrity Net Worth, Novak Djokovic&#8217;s has a total net worth $240 million in 2023. He became the first tennis player to win $100 million in prize money. He has earned over $171 million so far in prize money as part of his tennis endeavors. Djokovic is the all-time leader in prize money earnings in tennis. Just in 2023, the Serbian has won over $6.5 million in prize money from various tournaments.? Read more -??I Warned Him? ? Novak Djokovic?s Coach Goran Ivani?evi? Blames Djokovic?s Body Language for His Loss to Rafael Nadal at the 2022 French Open As per Forbes, Djokovic received around $32 million in 2022 through sponsorships and various other endorsements. The Serbian ranks 23rd in the Forbes list of the world&#8217;s highest-paid athletes. Novak Djokovic early life Novak Djokovic began playing tennis when he was just four years old. Amidst difficult circumstances growing up, Djokovic still ended up as the best under-14 player from Europe and went on to shine the brightest on the ATP tour. The Serbian won his first Grand Slam title at the 2008 Australian Open as a 21-year-old. Coming to his personal life, Djokovic started dating Jelena Ristic in 2005, and the couple got engaged in 2013. A year later, they got married in &#8216;Sveti Stefan&#8217;, a hotel resort in Montenegro. The couple has two children &#8211; Stefan and Tara Djokovic. His parents are professional skiers, and his?brothers are professional tennis players. All of them are based in Serbia. Novak Djokovic&#8217;s tennis career (2001-2023) Djokovic started out on a successful path by becoming Europe&#8217;s top-ranked under-14 player and was also part of Serbia&#8217;s Junior Davis Cup event. His best record from the junior tour came at the Australian Open, where he reached the semifinals in 2004. Having been considered a player who made regular appearances in the semifinals at slams, Djokovic found his first major title at the 2008 Australian Open. 2011 was the year when the Serbian star truly started his dominance against two of his biggest rivals -?Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Both these opponents frequently met Djokovic and were defeated by the Serb on most occasions. The Serb&#8217;s dominance continued even in 2021, where he won three Grand Slam titles and came close to winning an unprecedented Calendar Slam at the US Open. Tennis &#8211; ATP Finals Turin &#8211; Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy &#8211; November 20, 2022 Serbia&#8217;s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the men&#8217;s singles final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane The 2022 season was a little rocky for Djokovic. He had to withdraw from the Australian Open. He found himself eliminated in the French Open in the quarterfinal. But he would maintain his Wimbledon streak as he won the title against Nick Kyrgios. Following the theme of the first slam, he had to withdraw from the US Open due to vaccination rules.? In 2023, Djokovic would shine even brighter than before. Starting the year with a 10th Australian Open title meant that he now equaled Rafa&#8217;s record. After the event, he would win the French Open for the third time and make it his 23rd grand slam, officially the most in men&#8217;s singles. Unfortunately, he would lose his winning streak in Wimbledon as he lost against Carlos Alcaraz in the final.? Rivalries Over the years, Djokovic had numerous rivalries on-court against top-tier players. But, his match-ups against Federer, Nadal, and Andy Murray always enthralled fans and turned out to be engaging to watch. Out of the three big opponents Djokovic has had over the years, it was his rivalry with Nadal that stands out. The duo played 59 matches against each other on the ATP tour, and Djokovic leads the tally by winning 30 contests. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 11, 2021. Serbia&#8217;s Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Spain&#8217;s Rafael Nadal after winning their semi final match. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Their most recent interaction came at the quarterfinals of the 2022 French Open. In an engaging three-set battle, the Spaniard breezed past the Serb and went on to clinch the Roland Garros title. Coming to Djokovic&#8217;s rivalry with Federer, it can be considered one of the most entertaining rivalries on the ATP tour. The duo had numerous close battles, but it is the Serb who takes the pivotal lead once again. Both Federer and Djokovic played 50 times on tour, with Djokovic winning 27 matches. Their most recent contest came in the semifinals of the 2020 Australian Open. Djokovic easily defeated Federer in straight sets. Against Murray, Djokovic had a rather comfortable rivalry as he was clearly the dominating player whenever they entered a tennis court. There were instances where Murray took control, but overall, it was the Serbian star who led the head-to-head with 25 victories compared to Murray&#8217;s 11. Read more -?Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal ? The Greatest Rivalry Explained in Numbers Now, Djokovic might be able to add Carlos Alcaraz to the list. The 16-year age gap makes no difference when the two players battle it out on the toughest stages. Alcaraz and Djokovic have faced each other three times. The Spanish rising star is in the lead; the only player in the rivalry to be above the Serbian. They first met in the 2022 Madrid Open, where Alcaraz won. Then in the current French Open, Djokovic got the better of the 2022 US Open champion. Their latest and third meet was in Wimbledon, where Alcaraz bested the legendary Serb in five sets. Legacy Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He has 94 ATP titles and also has the highest Grand Slam count (23) on the ATP tour. He is also the only player in history to win all the Grand Slams at least twice. Shortly after winning his 18th Grand Slam at the Australian Open 2021, Novak Djokovic crossed Roger Federer in the most weeks as the World No.1 record. The 2021 season has been fruitful as well as a successful one for the year-end world number one. Djokovic started the year with his 9th Australian Open title at the 18th Grand Slam of his career. Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam at French Open 2021 when he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. Hence he completed his double career Grand Slam. En route to the title, he beat Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; June 11, 2023 Serbia&#8217;s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the final against Norway&#8217;s Casper Ruud REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Following his 19th slam at French Open 2021, Djokovic won the record-equaling 20th Grand Slam after beating Matteo Berrettini at Wimbledon Championships 2021 final. On the verge of achieving his Calendar Slam at the US Open 2021,?Daniil Medvedev?defeated him in straight sets in the finals in New York- which ended his 27-match winning streak at Grand Slams. In 2022, Djokovic did not have as fruitful of a year but he still won Wimbledon and crossed the record of Federer&#8217;s 20 grand slams. Following his win in the 2023 Australian Open, he equaled Rafael Nadal&#8217;s tally. To add to the glorious list, Nole claimed the most grand slam wins by any player in history at 23 titles, one above Rafa, when he lifted the Musketeers&#8217; Trophy this year.? Playing style and equipment Novak Djokovic is an offensive baseliner who is also known for his exceptional defensive skills. As years passed, Djokovic improved several aspects of his game, like his net skills, and also his serve became more accurate and to the point. These successful adjustments are what made him the leader of men&#8217;s tennis at the moment. Early in his career, Djokovic used a Wilson racquet but changed the company to Head after his 2008 Australian Open win. Since then, the Serbian star has stuck to &#8216;Head&#8217; and is now currently using?the Head Speed Pro 2022 model. Novak Djokovic career stats The Serbian tennis star has amassed numerous records in his career. He owns nearly all the all-time records and shares just one record with?Roger Federer. He has won 38 ATP Masters 1000 titles, the most of any ATP player. Djokovic clinched his record-extending 10th title at the 2023 Australian Open after missing it in 2022. His closest rival in this record is Roger Federer in the Open Era and Roy Emerson in the Amateur Era. Both have six Australian Open titles to their name. Off the court &#8211; Novak Djokovic Foundation and Charity Work Djokovic set up the?Novak Djokovic Foundation?to develop early childhood education projects in Serbia. It also gives grants for educational initiatives with the aim of helping children. It was founded in 2007 to invest in early childhood education with a focus on Serbia. Only one in two children have access to preschool education in the country. The belief was that early education could transform the lives of children as well as entire communities. The goal is to create best-in-class programs and learning environments in Serbia. The Foundation has built and/or repurposed at least 18 schools and helped over 10,000 children to date. Djokovic set it up because he wanted to do something for children. In August 2015, Djokovic was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. Novak Djokovic&#8217;s endorsements and sponsorships Djokovic has been sponsored by the apparel brand?Lacoste?since 2017. He struck a five-year deal with Lacoste paying a premium to former sponsor Uniqlo. He wears?ASICS?shoes. Other brands that work as sponsors for the Serbian superstar are tennis racquet giant?Head,?NetJets,?Seiko?Watch Corporation, and?Peugeot. ALSO READ &#8211; Novak Djokovic?s Diet ? What Does He Eat? Djokovic also endorses?Serbian telecommunications company Telekom Srbija?as well as?German nutritional supplement brand FitLine. Djokovic is also the ambassador of Ultimate Software. Business ventures and investments Since he started climbing the rankings in 2005, Djokovic started investing in several ventures around the world. First, he began a company called Family Sport which focused on hospitality when they launched Novak Caf? &amp; Restaurants. Eventually, the brand would go on to grow big enough that it would handle real estate, sports/entertainment event organization, and even sports apparel distribution. Watch this story -??I Really Love?? ? Naomi Osaka Points to the Ancient Technique She Relies on for Keeping Calm 2 Years After Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas Vouched for It After he won his fourth Master&#8217;s title in 2015, he opened a health food brand known as Djokolife. He also has an 80% stake in a brand known as QuantBioRes, which is working to make a medicine for those who have contracted COVID-19. Conclusion Nole has changed the tennis world through his constant efforts. His continuous victories throughout the years have helped him earn a mind-boggling amount which further enabled him to establish several ventures to increase his income even more. He is not set to retire from the ATP Tour anytime soon and will surely manage to earn more than several other players.  Also Read &#8211; Novak Djokovic?s Logo ? Meaning And Significance Personal Life Novak Djokovic was born on 22nd May 1987, in Belgrade. He began playing tennis at the age of four. Novak married his longtime girlfriend Jelena Ristic in 2014. He and his wife are blessed with a son Stefan and a daughter Tara. His parents are professional skiers and his brothers are professional tennis players. All of them are based in Serbia. How to Contact Novak Djokovic Official website &#8211; Novak Djokovic? Twitter &#8211; @DjokerNole Instagram &#8211; djokernole    Age  36   Height  6 ft 2 in   Coach  Goran Ivanisevic   Achievements  94 ATP titles   Net Worth  $240 million   Marital Status  Married   Spouse  Jelena Djokovic   Residence  Monte-Carlo, Monaco   Nationality  Serbian   Endorsements/Sponsors  Lacoste, Asics, Head, FitLine, Seiko, Peugeot, Ultimate Software Group, NetJets.