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Posted on 11/24/2022 6:31:45 PM PST by SmokingJoe
Novak Djokovic wrapped the 2022 men’s tennis season with a straight-set victory over Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. The Serbian tennis ace rolled through the limited-field event, resulting in a payday of $4.74 million, the richest in the history of the sport.
It pushed his prize money for the year to $9.93 million, $2.3 million ahead of second-ranked Carlos Alcarez. It also meant that he took home the most 2022 prize money among both men and women, finishing a tick ahead of the women’s top-ranked player, Iga Switek, who earned just $59,000 less than Djokovic with $9.88 million. His career prize money of $165 million leads Rafael Nadal by $32 million.
The title caps a tumultuous season for Djokovic. He was deported from Australia in January ahead of the Australian Open when his medical exemption visa was canceled. He was barred from the United States, missing the major spring events and the summer hardcourt season, including the U.S. Open, because foreign citizens who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine are not allowed to enter the country.
The missed events meant Djokovic entered the ATP Finals as the seventh seed, despite being the top player in the game by most accounts. After starting the season 8-4, Djokovic won 34 of his last 36 matches and, overall, five of the 11 events he played, including his 21st Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.
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Women don’t deserve equal pay. They’re inferior and play fewer sets.
Some make more in endorsements, which is deserved.
I still remember Anna Kournikova from the late 90’s/early 2000’s.
He also wasn’t in the US Open in NYC as well.
They robbed him of two potential Majors.
True, but it comes down to how much money their games bring in.
Some make more in endorsements, which is deserved.
I still remember Anna Kournikova from the late 90’s/early 2000’s.
Sharapova made more money than Serena (mostly from endorsements} for years, because Sharapova is very very attractive and was really likable as well as a great tennis player.
Venus is/was far more likable than her sister.
Sharapova is hot and seems nice.
Serena is a man beast that threatened to assault a line judge.
The half Chinese girl that lived in Canada and the UK should do well with endorsements. I think her other half is Romanian…
She hasn't really done much of anything since winning the US Open last year. Emma Raducanu is her name. Dad is Romanian.
That’s it. She’s hot though.
I figured she would get clothing/modeling types of deals...
Yes. Good for Djokovich.
Versus...
Serena exhibited very poor sportswomanship throughout her career. Never liked her as she behaved like a spoiled child when things did not go her way.
A very good if abbreviated season.
Yep, Venus was far more ladylike.
On your post above this one I’m replying to, I take the top pic...
I think she’s still only 19. She has plenty of time hopefully.
Maria wins every time, no matter the score.
20 y/o as of 11 days ago. Almost over the hill. :)
Sad. One of these women will have to carry on without you.
Hopefully time will heal her wounds, but she’ll never love again...
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