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Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out during the first round of the U.S. Open—but he’ll still walk away with $140,000, and millions off-court
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Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the opening round of the U.S. Open while the tournament features a record-breaking $108 million in total player compensation. Despite his early exit, the tennis star will still receive a six-figure payout in addition to his substantial off-court earnings.
WHY IT MATTERS
It highlights the massive financial scale of modern professional tennis, where even early-round tournament exits yield substantial financial compensation alongside lucrative off-court sponsorships.
The U.S. Open is offering $108 million in player compensation this year, the largest package in tennis history. The singles champion alone will take home over $5 million.
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