Novak Djokovic’s $3.3 Million Staggering Bounty Throws US Open Paycheck for a Toss in Intriguing Revelation

Ultimately, it was a perfect finish to the season for Novak Djokovic. The Serb celebrated 400 weeks as World Number 1 by clinching the ATP World Tour Finals. Yesterday, he defeated the local favorite, Jannik Sinner, in a one-sided summit clash. It has been an exceptional season for Djokovic and he has ended it on a high. Following his victorious campaign in the year-end championship, a shocking stat emerged, showing how the bustling event in Turin overshadowed the showpiece hard-court event in Flushing Meadows.

One of his glorious victories this year came at the US Open. The Serb took revenge for the 2021 US Open loss by defeating Daniil Medvedev and clinch the title. Here’s the comparison that emerged between the US Open and the ATP World Tour Finals after his victory in the latter.

Prize money disparity of Novak Djokovic in the US Open and the ATP Finals

The prize money at the tournaments has been a huge point of debate over the years. However, this year’s ATP World Tour Finals has offered a handsome paycheck, leaving behind even the US Open. What is interesting to note is that the latter has remained one of the highest-paying Grand Slam events for several years.

By winning the last two matches at the ATP World Tour Finals, Djokovic pocketed an impressive $3.3 Million. This is $0.3 Million more than his US Open paycheck that he earned by winning the tournament. The difference is shocking to note since the Grand Slam is the biggest stage in the sport.

Overall, Djokovic earned $4,411,500 by winning four matches at the tournament, including the final against Sinner. Meanwhile, the Italian pocketed $2,600,500 also by winning four matches but losing the final.

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The prize money disparity with the US Open is not the only shocking statistic coming out of the ATP Finals. Even Hubert Hurkacz’s prize money drew quite some attention.

Hurkacz’s shocking prize money at the ATP Finals

The Polish tennis star replaced Stefanos Tsitsipas for the last group-stage match at the year-ending championship. The latter withdrew from the tournament due to an injury. This presented Hurkacz with a chance to rake in a massive sum.

The 26-year-old was set to earn $390,000 if he won his match against Djokovic. That sum was 10% of the money he earned during the entire season. However, he failed to grab that opportunity as he went down fighting against the Serb.

The ATP Finals has lived up to its billing, both in terms of prize money and thrilling tennis action. With the 2023 season nearing its end, it was a perfect finale for the fans, who were fortunate to witness some eye-catching tennis.

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