Friday, July 10, 2015

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: How the world's best tennis player spends his millions

Novak Djokovic is the current king of tennis.
Djokovic claimed the title of the world's No. 1 player in 2011, and he has rarely relinquished it, falling no lower than No. 2 in the world since then.
Despite the money he has accrued from winnings and his numerous sponsorships, Djokovic isn't as big a spender as some other high-profile athletes. Nonetheless, Djokovic enjoys a sweet lifestyle with numerous hobbies and off-the-court interests.
Here's a look at some of the ways Djokovic makes and spends his money.s

Last year Djokovic made $48 million, making him the second-highest-earning tennis player in the world and the 13th-highest-earning athlete.

Last year Djokovic made $48 million, making him the second-highest-earning tennis player in the world and the 13th-highest-earning athlete.
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Source: Forbes

On the court, Djokovic has made over $79 million in career winnings, including $6.9 million in 2015 alone.

On the court, Djokovic has made over $79 million in career winnings, including $6.9 million in 2015 alone.
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Djokovic after winning his quarterfinal match at the French Open.
Source: ATP World Tour

He makes the real money in endorsements. Last year he made $31 million off the court.

He makes the real money in endorsements. Last year he made $31 million off the court.
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Source: Forbes

Adidas (shoes), Uniqlo, the luxury car brand Peugeot, the luxury watch brand Seiko, and the Australian winery Jacob's Creek are just some of his biggest sponsors.

Adidas (shoes), Uniqlo, the luxury car brand Peugeot, the luxury watch brand Seiko, and the Australian winery Jacob's Creek are just some of his biggest sponsors.
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Source: Forbes

In 2013, he wrote a nutrition and lifestyle book called "Serving to Win: The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence" about the diet that changed his career.

In 2013, he wrote a nutrition and lifestyle book called "Serving to Win: The 14-Day Gluten-Free Plan for Physical and Mental Excellence" about the diet that changed his career.
Via Amazon
Source: Amazon

Djokovic has put some of that money to use, buying a two-bedroom apartment in Monte Carlo, one of the most expensive real-estate markets in the world.

Djokovic has put some of that money to use, buying a two-bedroom apartment in Monte Carlo, one of the most expensive real-estate markets in the world.
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He bought a luxurious Manhattan 60 yacht for $2.5 million in 2009. It seems he has since sold it, however.

He bought a luxurious Manhattan 60 yacht for $2.5 million in 2009. It seems he has since sold it, however.
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He owns a chain of restaurants called Novak Cafe & Restaurant with locations in Belgrade, New Belgrade, and Kopaonik in his native Serbia.

He owns a chain of restaurants called Novak Cafe & Restaurant with locations in Belgrade, New Belgrade, and Kopaonik in his native Serbia.
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Source: Novak Cafe

In 2013, it was reported that Djokovic was buying the world's supply of donkey cheese, which costs $500 per pound, for his restaurants. It turned out to be falsely reported — a farmer was offering Djokovic and his restaurant exclusive access to the cheese. Djokovic said he was considering the offer in 2014.

In 2013, it was reported that Djokovic was buying the world's supply of donkey cheese, which costs $500 per pound, for his restaurants. It turned out to be falsely reported — a farmer was offering Djokovic and his restaurant exclusive access to the cheese. Djokovic said he was considering the offer in 2014.
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Djokovic drives cars from his sponsor Peugeot, and he also enjoys cars from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. In 2014, however, he said he would give up sports cars as he had a child on the way.

Djokovic likes to arrive in style, showing up to the 2015 Boodles Wimbledon warm-up event in a helicopter.

Djokovic likes to arrive in style, showing up to the 2015 Boodles Wimbledon warm-up event in a helicopter.
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Source: Daily Mail

He's a fixture at big tennis galas and is admittedly a fan of blazers and "elegant jackets."

He's a fixture at big tennis galas and is admittedly a fan of blazers and "elegant jackets."
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Djokovic and his family own a company called Family Sport, which, according to the company website, organizes sporting events and offers catering services.

Djokovic and his family own a company called Family Sport, which, according to the company website, organizes sporting events and offers catering services.
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Source: Family Sport

In 2009, Family Sports bought the Dutch Open and turned it into the Serbia Open. It lasted four years before being bought back by the ATP.

In 2009, Family Sports bought the Dutch Open and turned it into the Serbia Open. It lasted four years before being bought back by the ATP.
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Djokovic uses a $75,000 pressure chamber called the CVAC Pod that is supposed to increase muscle tone, decrease lactic acid, and stimulate stem-cell production.

Djokovic uses a $75,000 pressure chamber called the CVAC Pod that is supposed to increase muscle tone, decrease lactic acid, and stimulate stem-cell production.
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Djokovic takes his diet very seriously, and he recently released his own nutritional food line called "Djokolife."

Djokovic and his wife, Jelena, help run the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which aims to improve early-childhood education. So far the organization has donated over $3.4 million to its cause.

Djokovic and his wife, Jelena, help run the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which aims to improve early-childhood education. So far the organization has donated over $3.4 million to its cause.
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In 2014 Djokovic donated the $750,000 he won from the Italian Open to relief efforts for a flood in Serbia.

In 2014 Djokovic donated the $750,000 he won from the Italian Open to relief efforts for a flood in Serbia.
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Source: ESPN

The 10 best cities in the world, according to travelers

Travel + Leisure just released its World's Best Awards for 2015.
The awards are based on a survey that includes responses from thousands of experienced travelers.
Along with hotels, islands, airlines, and airports, Travel + Leisure also ranked the 10 best cities in the world.
The results span the continents, but Italy is the only country to have two cities make the list.
Here are the 10 cities travelers are most excited about traveling to now.

9. Cape Town, South Africa

8. Barcelona, Spain

8. Barcelona, Spain
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7. Kraków, Poland

6. Bangkok

6. Bangkok
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4. Florence, Italy

3. Siem Reap, Cambodia

2. Charleston, South Carolina

1. Kyoto, Japan

1. Kyoto, Japan

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