$220 Million Worth Novak Djokovic Brushes Aside a Rubbish ‘Money’ Claim With a $100 Million Reference to Zlatan Ibrahimovic – ‘Not a Lot of Money’

The Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic is one of a kind. He is a part of the big three of tennis. However, his personality is totally different from the other two. He loves joking around and not letting things take serious turns easily.

This time as well, when bombarded with questions regarding his prize money, instead of pitching a direct answer, he quoted Zlatan Ibrahimović. Here’s what he said.

Novak Djokovic gives a befitting response

The 21 times Grand Slam champion just before his finals match in Turin stumbled upon a question of if the big $ 4.7 million prize money had “gone to his head”. To which he responded subtly and gave a witty answer. “I will tell you what Ibrahimovic said when he was asked in America why he did not accept 100 million dollars to move from one club to another.”

“Money is not important. A lot of money is important, and 100 million is not a lot of money,” Djokovic said. However, following that, he confessed his real feelings about the matter. “Of course, this was a good joke. I quoted it does not mean that I think and say the same.”

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“Information about our income is publicly available to everyone, and what the media does not write about are the taxes and other expenses we pay,” he added. Djokovic qualified for the ATP Finals this season on the basis of his Wimbledon victory. Many raised fingers at that decision as well. Majorly because no one other than him, including the runner-up Nick Kyrgios, could take profit from their splendid runs.

Though, he shushed those people with his run in the tournament. The Serb claimed his sixth ATP Finals trophy by thrashing the Norwegian young blood Casper Ruud in straight sets of 7-5 6-3. A

Djokovic receives a green flag from Australia

Djokovic has finally received a legal pass to get into the nation and participate in the Grand Slam. The three-year ban which was imposed by the former Australian government was overturned. Andrew Giles, the current immigration minister, announced that he will be granted a visa to play in the 2023 session.

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The nine times Australian Open champion will finally have a chance to take his crown back from Rafael Nadal. Further, speaking of Nadal, this will be his ultimate chance to catch up to him in the race for Grand Slam victories.