21 Million Dollar Man Novak Djokovic Made More Prize Money In 2015 Than Andy Roddick Made In His Career

at the end of the day it is about the trophies for these top guys

November 24th, 2015 at 11:54 am

I’m impressed that Sampras is still in the top 4. Johnny Mac made like 12 million total in his career. I don’t know where Murray is but if he won 3 or 4 slams next year he’d probably join this list. Prize money for tennis has improved a great deal.

November 24th, 2015 at 12:31 pm

Need to adjust this for inflation – otherwise its quite meaningless. 10 million in 1980 meant a lot more than 20 million today.

November 24th, 2015 at 12:51 pm

We already had this thread didn’t we?

If you calculate the rate of inflation, it’s not keeping up. Still, it’s a lot of money.

1979 3.276,006,00 mil = 1 mil in 2015. 227.6% rate of inflation.

November 24th, 2015 at 12:58 pm

FedExpress –
At the end of the day, it is all about seeking justice, not money, for the top lawyers.
At the end of the day, it is all about trophies for the top pro golfers.
At the end of the day, it is all about passing legislation or orders to better Mankind for various Congresses, Parliaments, governors, Mayors, ISIS Leaders, Party Officials Prime Ministers, Presidents and lawyers dressed in robes. Nothing so crass as money or power.

Sounds a little silly, doesn’t it?

Yes, there are exceptions. Yes professional athletes do participate in charity events for free in their very short professional careers. And there are a smattering of people that work only for justice, or pols only interested in bettering mankind.

But for most, money (or power) is very, very important in the mix.

If top tennis players were only about trophies, it would have stayed an amateur sport. But the top players wanted to get paid like pros in other sports were paid.

November 24th, 2015 at 1:00 pm

3,276,005.51 in 1979 = 1 mill in 2015
http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/

November 24th, 2015 at 1:02 pm

I think Fedex is saying this is just trivial. I agree. I don’t think Djokovic cares how much money he’s made relative to other guys, as long as he’s making his millions.

November 24th, 2015 at 1:15 pm

Once you have enough money to fill your pool and swim in $100 bills, any more just seems piggish, isn’t it?

November 24th, 2015 at 1:47 pm

It’s all about that cash, about that cash, not trophies!! It’s all about the moolah… the trophies are something to look at and admire when you are old and broke…….I watch Pawn Stars all time and you wouldn’t believe the Super Bowl Rings and Olympic medals, among other trophies that are pawned. Very surprising to me. They are sold because someone is in dire need of cash….poor financial management I suppose.

November 24th, 2015 at 2:06 pm

Okiegal – Have a great Thanksgiving – (hubby has duel citizenship (UK & USA) – don’t do much at moment – he being much less than best form….Enjoy yours – go to the family you like best OR be very hungry and go to all.

November 24th, 2015 at 3:37 pm

That just illustrates how much more money there is to earn every year. Nothing else. And it gets more every season. And if it goes on like that someone will overtake them all in a couple of years as well.

November 24th, 2015 at 4:02 pm

Good idea….but if you could see me in the flesh you would say “girl, you better stay away from that Turkey and pecan pie and go to the gym instead”….You have a great day too!! Okie

November 24th, 2015 at 4:06 pm

He outplayed everyone except
Federer & Wawrinka in some finals

His true rival Nadal wasn’t a threat at all …
They’re only 11 months apart in age so hence Nadal should be the one challenging Djokovic most
Andy isn’t good enough
Federer too old
Wawrinka too inconsistent

Nadal of 2013 was a good rival … Wonder where that Nadal went ???

November 25th, 2015 at 1:48 am

Who cares? Interested in their tennis not their bank accounts.

November 25th, 2015 at 4:10 am

It’s not just pure inflation. It’s the whole lifestyle standard difference between the ages.

Remember that back in the 80’s people were talking millionaires. Now we’re talking billionaires. That’s and order of magnitude difference, not just mere inflation.

I’m sure the prize money has doubled from 10-20 years ago, I don’t know the numbers, but I’m sure that is the case.

But the extremely rich people are now billionaires, where, when we were kids those didn’t exist.

November 25th, 2015 at 5:21 pm

Prize money doesn’t mean anything. It’s not like it has been consistent over the years. For one slam now they win way more they did 10 years ago. In 2009 the Wimbledon champ won £850k and in 2015 he won £1.88m and that’s just 6 years difference.

November 27th, 2015 at 10:44 am