Novak Djokovic is set to donate a six-figure prize money to charity after winning his first Olympic gold medal.
Last Sunday, Djokovic made history by winning the Olympic tennis tournament at 37 years old without dropping a set. This achievement was unprecedented in men’s tennis.
Despite being an underdog against Carlos Alcaraz, who had recently beaten him at Wimbledon, Djokovic played his best tennis and won the gold . Fans believe this solidifies his status as the greatest tennis player ever.
Historic Win and Generous Donation:
Djokovic joined Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, and Rafael Nadal in completing the Golden Slam—winning all four majors and an Olympic gold. This title was a significant goal for him this season, prompting sacrifices like skipping rest periods.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
In June, he injured his knee during the French Open but quickly underwent surgery to prepare for his comeback. His victory also marked Serbia’s first Olympic gold in tennis. He expressed his joy on Instagram: “Dear Serbia, We did it. Love, Nole.”
According to Kurir, Djokovic received €200,000 from the Serbian government for his Paris Olympics win and decided to donate it all to humanitarian causes. Fans think it’s amazing how much he cares about helping others.
Djokovic’s love for Serbia goes beyond sports; he’s passionate about philanthropy. Through his foundation with his wife (started in 2007), he focuses on early childhood education in vulnerable communities by building schools and refurbishing classrooms.
Every year, their foundation holds fundraisers to support education in Serbia. The couple also contributes their own money alongside donations from supporters.
Currently on vacation after earning some well-deserved time off, Djokovic won’t be playing in Canada this week. It’s uncertain if he’ll defend his Cincinnati Open title next week but missing the US Open isn’t likely since he aims for a record-breaking 25 Grand Slam titles.
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