Djokovic Passes $100 Million Prize Money Milestone
World No. 1 passes historic milestone
Novak Djokovic has become the first player in tennis history to earn more than US$100 million in prize money.
The World No. 1, who began his 2016 Roland Garros campaign with US$99,673,404, earned a further US$327,471 in prize money as a result of reaching the Roland Garros quarter-finals with victory over Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Wednesday.
Ahead of competing in his 28th straight Grand Slam championship quarter-final, Djokovic has now amassed $100,000,875 in prize money over his 14-season pro career.
ALL-TIME PRIZE MONEY LEADERS (US$)
|
Player
|
Pre-2016 Roland Garros Prize Money
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2016 Roland Garros Prize Money
|
Total Prize Money
|
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Novak Djokovic (SRB)
|
$99,673,404
|
$327,471 (through to QFs)
|
$100,000,875
|
|
Roger Federer (SUI)
|
$98,011,727
|
Did Not Play
|
$98,011,727
|
| Rafael Nadal (ESP) | $78,109,778 | $113,625 (lost in 3R) | $78,223,403 |
| Andy Murray (GBR) | $45,157,464 | $327,471 (through to QFs) | $45,484,935 |
|
Pete Sampras (USA)
|
$43,280,489
|
N/A (retired in August 2003)
|
$43,280,489
|
Prize money levels at ATP World Tour and Grand Slam events have increased significantly in recent years, with the sport's popularity and commercial success soaring due to superstar athletes and a thriving global platform of tournaments.
Overall prize money levels at ATP World Tour tournaments are set to exceed US$130 million in 2018, more than a 100 per cent increase since 2008.
TOP 5 PRIZE MONEY LEADERS BY SEASON (US$)
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Player
|
Single Season Prize Money
|
Year
|
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Novak Djokovic (SRB)
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$21,646,145
|
2015
|
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Rafael Nadal (ESP)
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$14,570,935
|
2013
|
| Novak Djokovic (SRB) | $14,269,463 | 2014 |
| Novak Djokovic (SRB) | $12,803,737 | 2012 |
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Novak Djokovic (SRB)
|
$12,619,803
|
2011
|
Australia's Rod Laver was the first tennis player to earn more than $1 million in total prize money at the end of the 1971 season. The sport became 'open' to amateur and professional players in May 1968.
