Published 18:47 IST, June 11th 2020
Novak Djokovic criticised by tennis players for 'hypocrisy' over US Open 2020 stance
Novak Djokovic's stance on the US Open's 'harsh' safety protocols has been criticised by lower-ranked tennis players who have pointed out his hypocrisy.
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World .1 vak Djokovic has drawn criticism from all quarters after suggesting that he would be open to missing US Open 2020 and focus on French Open in current situation. vak Djokovic's comments come as a huge blow for US Open 2020 organisers, with Roger Federer also set to miss tournament due to injury. Serbian tennis ace h campaigned earlier for top players to set up a fund for lower-ranked players in order to help m through a financial uncertainty brought about by coronavirus pandemic, and lower-ranked players who were quick to point out he contraction in his statements.
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vak Djokovic net worth: Serbian's slammed for US Open 2020 comments, draws criticism for hypocrisy
In a chat with Serbia's state brocaster RTS on Tuesday, World .1 vak Djokovic labelled US Open 2020's restrictions as extreme and would prefer to skip tournament in favour of French Open. US Open 2020 restrictions in wake of coronavirus pandemic allow only one coach with player, something that vak Djokovic believes will it practically "impossible" for him to compete.
vak Djokovic's comments did t sit well with tennis star Dan Evans, who in a chat with BBC5 Live, claimed that World .1's comments only pertained to a tiny percent of players at very top of sport. Evans ded that a majority of players in draw travel with one coach, and Djokovic's argument is t valid for most of participants of US Open 2020.
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Women's World .52 Danielle Collins also called out vak Djokovic for his 'hypocrisy' in an intense response online. Collins wrote that World .1's recent comments serve as a serious contriction to previous comments where players in top 100 should help those outside 250 bracket. Collins ded that it is easy for vak Djokovic to earn $US150 million ($AUD 205m) throughout ir career to try and tell people what to do with ir money and n turn down opportunity of playing in US Open. Collins called for Djokovic and or top tennis stars including Rafael Nal and Roger Federer to support US Open 2020, as it is a massive opportunity for players to start making money again.
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vak Djokovic net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, vak Djokovic net worth is estimated to be around US$220 million. vak Djokovic net worth includes sponsorship and endorsement deals from various brands like ASICS Shoes, Uniqlo, FitLine etc. He is also an ambassor for an American-based techlogy company, i.e. Ultimate Software Group. According to Essentially Sports, Djokovic receives around US$20.6 million per year through sponsorship from Lacoste and through several or endorsement deals.
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vak Djokovic net worth accounts his whopping $132 million prize money, far more than rival Roger Federer. World .1 also owns a restaurant in Monte Carlo as well as houses in top cities such as Monte Carlo, Belgre, New York City, Miami, Marbella in Spain and Dubai, which is said to be worth $37.6 million on aggregate according to a YouTube video on ScoopHawk TV.
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18:47 IST, June 11th 2020