Novak Djokovic has had an unusual 2022 season. He was aiming to continue his dream form of last season, which saw him win three Grand Slam titles. However, he was embroiled in a controversy as soon as he landed in Australia to defend his Australian Open title. Subsequently, the Serb faced a lengthy legal battle on his visa exemption. In the end, he faced deportation from Australia which prevented him from defending his Australian Open crown. After off-court controversies, Djokovic endured a poor run of form before he came back strongly to win the Rome Masters and the Wimbledon Championships. However, after his grass-court glory, the former World Number 1 faces the risk of missing the US Open owing to his vaccination status. Recently, his coach, Goran Ivanisevic, has backed him amidst the off-court drama. GORAN IVANISEVIC COMES OUT IN SUPPORT OF NOVAK DJOKOVIC During an interview, Djokovic’s coach opened up about the Serb’s vaccination stance. He said [https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/us-open/2022/novak-djokovic-goran-ivanisevic-says-suggestions-the-serb-is-a-leader-of-the-anti-vax-movement-are-w_sto9059824/story.shtml], “I respect and appreciate him, he made a decision that he will not change. When they proclaim him to be a leader, to have a bad influence on people, that is wrong.” Novak Djokovic [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-12T212934Z_1883688718_MT1USATODAY16742025_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-US-OPEN.jpg]Sep 12, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after smashing his racket in the second set of the match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the men’s singles final on day fourteen of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports Further, he went on to add, “He doesn’t want to get vaccinated, he doesn’t want to introduce it into his body, and he never told others not to get vaccinated. I respect and support his decision.” READ MORE: ‘Would Have Been a Formidable Undertaking’ – Tennis Legend Believes Novak Djokovic Can Break Popular Opinion and Make It Big at the US Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-would-have-been-a-formidable-undertaking-tennis-legend-believes-novak-djokovic-can-break-popular-opinion-and-make-it-big-at-the-us-open/] Amid uncertainty over his US Open participation, fans have started a petition in support of Djokovic. They have appealed to the United States government and the USTA to work together to resolve this issue. DJOKOVIC CATCHES UP WITH IVO KARLOVIC After winning the Wimbledon Championships, the 21-time Grand Slam champion is holidaying in Croatia. During his visit to a Croatian island, he met former Croatian tennis player, Ivo Karlovic. WATCH THIS STORY: Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova moments that define their friendship [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/atp-wta-tennis-news-novak-djokovic-and-maria-sharapova---moments-that-define-their-friendship/] On the tennis front, Djokovic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/] will miss the ATP 1000 Canadian Masters in Montreal after Canada’s Health Minister confirmed that Covid-19 rules will apply to everyone. 

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<h3><strong>Ivo Karlovic 2021: </strong><strong>Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Ivo Karlovic, the Croatian tennis player is a serve and volley player. He also held a record of the fastest serve at 156 mph. However, the record was broken by Samuel Groth in 2012.

Karlovic is one of the tallest players on the tour with a height of 211 cm (6 ft 11 in). He achieved a career-high ranking of no. 14 in the world during the 2008 season.

[caption id="attachment_535735" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-535735" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210201174153/GettyImages-631870824.jpg" alt="Ivo Karlovic" width="1920" height="1269" /> MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Ivo Karlovic of Croatia celebrates winning match point in his first round match against Horacio Zeballos of Argentina on day two of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Karlovic and Horacio Zeballos produced the longest match in Australian Open history before the Croatian finally triumphed 6-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 22-20. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>On-court achievements </strong></h3>
Ivo Karlovic is considered one of the best servers in the world. He holds the all-time record for career aces with 13,653 aces. The Croatian became only the fourth player in the world to surpass 10,000 aces.

During the 2007 season, Karlovic and Roger Federer were the only players to win titles on three different surfaces. The 40-year-old achieved his best Grand Slam record at the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/wimbledon-championships/">Wimbledon</a> Championships 2009, where he reached the quarterfinals.

He became the oldest ATP finalist at the 2019 Maharashtra Open at the age of 39 years and 10 months since 1977.

Ivo has defeated <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> once and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> twice in his career. He won eight ATP titles between 2007 and 2016, with two titles coming in Nottingham.
<h3>Ivo Karlovic's form going into the 2021 season</h3>
The 41-year-old is currently the oldest match-winner on the ATP Tour in 26 years, since Jimmy Connor, who won when he was 42.

His form, though, has not been up to the mark and he is currently ranked no. 145. He began his 2021 year with a Round of 16 run at Delray Beach.
<h3>Ivo Karlovic: Net worth 2021</h3>
His career prize-money <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/players/ivo-karlovic/k336/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">amounts</a> to $10,039,696. Ivo Karlovic's estimated net worth is over $1 million.
<h3><strong>Ivo Karlovic's Endorsements 2021</strong></h3>
Karlovic has signed endorsement deals with <strong>Head</strong>, which sponsors his racquets. He plays with Head Graphene Radical Pro. The Croatian has also signed a deal with <strong>Mizuno</strong> clothing line for his on-court apparel.

In the past, Karlovic has also been sponsored by <strong>Diadora</strong>, <strong>MY OCK</strong>, <strong>Nike</strong>, <strong>Adidas</strong>, <strong>Li-Ning</strong>, and <strong>Sergio Tacchini</strong>.
<h3>Foundation and charity</h3>
Karlovic is an ambassador for the 'ACEing Autism' <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/news/charity-ivo-karlovic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">project</a>, which helps children with autism and their families through tennis activities.

<strong>READ MORE - <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/when-ivo-karlovics-wife-alisa-karlovic-had-served-him-through-a-mysterious-illness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">When Ivo Karlovic’s Wife, Alisa Karlovic had Served him through a Mysterious Illness</a></strong>
<h3>How to contact Ivo Karlovic?</h3>
<a href="https://twitter.com/ivokarlovic" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivokarlovic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
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<td width="144"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="144">41</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="144">6 ft 11 in</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Coach</strong></td>
<td width="144">Mirko Pehar, Goran Dragicevic</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Net Worth</strong></td>
<td width="144">$1 million</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Marital status</strong></td>
<td width="144">Married</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="144">Alsi Karlovic</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="144">Miami, Florida, USA; Zagreb, Croatia</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="144">Croatian</td>
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<td width="144"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="144">Mizumo, Head</td>
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Ivo Karlovic

Ivo Karlovic 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Ivo Karlovic, the Croatian tennis player is a serve and volley player. He also held a record of the fastest serve at 156 mph. However, the record was broken by Samuel Groth in 2012. Karlovic is one of the tallest players on the tour with a height of 211 cm (6 ft 11 in). He achieved a career-high ranking of no. 14 in the world during the 2008 season. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA &#8211; JANUARY 17: Ivo Karlovic of Croatia celebrates winning match point in his first round match against Horacio Zeballos of Argentina on day two of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Karlovic and Horacio Zeballos produced the longest match in Australian Open history before the Croatian finally triumphed 6-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 22-20. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) On-court achievements  Ivo Karlovic is considered one of the best servers in the world. He holds the all-time record for career aces with 13,653 aces. The Croatian became only the fourth player in the world to surpass 10,000 aces. During the 2007 season, Karlovic and Roger Federer were the only players to win titles on three different surfaces. The 40-year-old achieved his best Grand Slam record at the Wimbledon Championships 2009, where he reached the quarterfinals. He became the oldest ATP finalist at the 2019 Maharashtra Open at the age of 39 years and 10 months since 1977. Ivo has defeated Roger Federer once and Novak Djokovic twice in his career. He won eight ATP titles between 2007 and 2016, with two titles coming in Nottingham. Ivo Karlovic&#8217;s form going into the 2021 season The 41-year-old is currently the oldest match-winner on the ATP Tour in 26 years, since Jimmy Connor, who won when he was 42. His form, though, has not been up to the mark and he is currently ranked no. 145. He began his 2021 year with a Round of 16 run at Delray Beach. Ivo Karlovic: Net worth 2021 His career prize-money amounts to $10,039,696. Ivo Karlovic&#8217;s estimated net worth is over $1 million. Ivo Karlovic&#8217;s Endorsements 2021 Karlovic has signed endorsement deals with Head, which sponsors his racquets. He plays with Head Graphene Radical Pro. The Croatian has also signed a deal with Mizuno clothing line for his on-court apparel. In the past, Karlovic has also been sponsored by Diadora, MY OCK, Nike, Adidas, Li-Ning, and Sergio Tacchini. Foundation and charity Karlovic is an ambassador for the &#8216;ACEing Autism&#8217; project, which helps children with autism and their families through tennis activities. READ MORE &#8211; When Ivo Karlovic’s Wife, Alisa Karlovic had Served him through a Mysterious Illness How to contact Ivo Karlovic? Twitter, Instagram  Age 41  Height 6 ft 11 in  Coach Mirko Pehar, Goran Dragicevic  Net Worth $1 million  Marital status Married  Spouse Alsi Karlovic  Residence Miami, Florida, USA; Zagreb, Croatia  Nationality Croatian  Endorsements Mizumo, Head

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