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TENNIS LEGEND NOVAK DJOKOVIC SPENDS BIG ON SECRET GOLDEN CITIZENSHIP

Novak Djokovic reportedly obtained a Greek golden visa, buying property in Athens. This grants EU residency as he won his 101st career title there and hinted at playing until the 2028 Olympics.

Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic Spends Big On Secret Golden Citizenship
Novak Djokovic of Serbia - Image credit: Getty Images

According to reports, Novak Djokovic obtained a golden visa. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images/Costas Baltas/Anadolu)

Greece was the focus of Novak Djokovic's recent Hellenic Championship. The 38-year-old, who apparently obtained a golden visa in Greece, won his 101st title in his career on his new homeland.

Djokovic was candid about his relationship with the nation after moving there for the event. After making it to the quarterfinals, he remarked, "Playing in Athens feels truly at home." I have always liked Greece, so I was thrilled to be here with my family a few months ago. Without a doubt, Serbians adore Greece. We have a lot in common, including history, culture, and religion. There is no denying that Athens holds a special place in my heart. This has given rise to allegations that Djokovic has spent money on a "golden passport," also known as a golden visa.

Serbian publication According to Sportal, Djokovic and his family had to have spent money on a golden visa in order to move to Athens. In Greece, obtaining a golden visa requires a minimum real estate investment of £352k; however, in some places, like Athens, the amount doubles to £705k.

With costs changing per country, this is regarded as one of the most economical ways for wealthy people to obtain a golden visa. Residents can travel freely within the Schengen Area of Europe with a golden visa.

Golden visa holders in Greece are exempt from relocation requirements, and their residency status is perpetual. The applicant's spouse, any children under 21, and the married couple's parents are also considered to be residents.

After losing to Jannik Sinner in the French Open semifinals, Djokovic travelled to Greece in June with his wife, Jelena. Due to the interest generated by the tennis legend's trip, it was later reported that Djokovic's family intended to move following the US Open.

Although Djokovic plans to stay in Monte Carlo, Sportal, a Serbian daily, notes that he will also visit Greece after being granted a golden visa. Although it has not been disclosed, it is believed that Djokovic has bought real estate in Greece.

In return for large investments, holders of golden visas are permitted to live and work overseas. Apart from the previously mentioned advantages, individuals with a golden visa can also make money from Greek-based businesses without having to move, and any real estate they own can be rented out. After seven years of residency, there is also the chance to petition for Greek citizenship.

Djokovic has outlined his ambitions on the court in addition to his possible investments. He described when he might decide to give up the sport after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the Athens final.

Throughout my life and career, I have always had this: I have had a plan for a year or longer that outlines my goals and preferences," Djokovic remarked.

Since I had accomplished every goal imaginable, I mentioned the 2028 Olympics because I intended to continue playing for a very long time. Therefore, it would be good to represent Serbia at the Olympic Games.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC REJECTS WIFE’S REQUEST, ADMITS FEELING HOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD

Novak Djokovic revealed he "felt empty" for the first time after ignoring his family's advice to take a break. The Serb described a pivotal 2016 Wimbledon match where he lost his passion for tennis.

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Djokovic says no to wife - Getty Images/Vince Caligiuri

When Novak Djokovic turned down his wife and family's request to take a vacation from tennis, he said that he "felt hollow."

The Serb told Piers Morgan: "I was one of the very few players in history to hold all four Slams at the same time. I was telling everyone around me, including my wife and family, "Maybe you should take a little break and come back since you achieved it all."

"No, no, do not worry about motivation; I do not mind at all. I will never go through what I have read or heard about other athletes' experiences, which is being left feeling empty.

"What is that?" I asked. "I will never have that experience," I said, and a few weeks later, I did, for the first time. I was playing Sam Querrey on Court 1 in the third round of Wimbledon. Our match was interrupted by rain twice, I believe in the third or fourth set.

"My team joined me for the first one, and we spoke. I had a brief stretch with the physiotherapist, but I got back up and continued. I lost two sets to love down, won the third set, gained momentum, and felt more comfortable on the court. After yet another weather delay, I returned to the secluded chamber, and my crew entered. "Guys, you have to leave me alone; I simply need to be by myself," I say.

"For the first time, I felt empty after spending twenty to thirty minutes staring at the wall without getting a drink. At that point, I realised that my brain had had enough of the strain, stress, excitement, anticipation, and intense emotions I had been experiencing for however many years, and I wanted to reset.

"You must reset, and I have done it numerous times throughout my career. After losing that match, I took a sabbatical, returned, skipped a few tournaments, participated in the US Open final, and that was the year Andy Murray finished as the top-seeded player. At the O2 Arena, he outperformed me.

"Everyone assumed it would be easy to finish at number one after that match, even though I lost the points I had over him. He went on to win four or five tournaments in a row, and I did not care if I finished first or not. I was at that stage or condition at the time.

"I lost my love and passion for the sport, and I just wanted to get it back."

CARLOS ALCARAZ ONE STEP FROM FINISHING YEAR AS WORLD NO.1

Carlos Alcaraz is one win from the year-end No. 1 ranking and on the verge of breaking Novak Djokovic's single-season prize money record. Victory at the ATP Finals would secure him the most lucrative year in tennis history.

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Carlos Alcaraz eyes tennis history - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track to finish 2025 with the greatest prize money in the history of the game from a single season and came within one victory of securing the year-end world No. 1 rating.

During his amazing year, Alcaraz defeated his fiercest adversary, Jannik Sinne,r in the finals of both the French Open and the US Open.

After his thrilling 6-7(2), 7-5, 6-3 victory over Taylor Fritz, he has also won six ATP Tour titles and now needs just one more win to secure the coveted No. 1 ranking for the season.

The two players who won their opening matches faced off in front of a sell-out crowd at the Jimmy Connor Group in Turin, and American Fritz was in fine form in the first set.

Alcaraz appeared upset and worried after losing badly in the first set tie-break, but the outstanding Spaniard managed to rally and defeat a waning Fritz with a tremendously strong performance in the third set.

"I was having more trouble than him in the first set, so it was quite tight," Alcaraz remarked. "I believe he was really comfortable from the baseline, from everywhere, and I was not serving effectively.

After the victory, I felt a great sense of relief because of everything I had to endure during the game. Even though I was not feeling the ball as well as I had in the previous round, I am glad I managed to recover and identify his vulnerability.

In response to a question concerning the fight with Sinner for the top spot in the world rankings, he said, "I will try not to think about it." For me, it will be a really important match. I shall make an effort not to let my nervousness ruin the game. I shall consider my objectives and how I can feel far better than I do now.

Alcaraz's strong finish in the Fritz duel will give him more motivation to capture his first ATP Finals title. If he can advance and win in Turin on Sunday, he would also have put together the most successful tennis season ever.

As Novak Djokovic dominated the men's game in 2015, he set a record for prize money, earning $21,146,145, the highest money a player has ever won in a single season.

Given that there was significantly less money up for grabs in the game ten years ago, Djokovic's prize money record is all the more impressive. Sinner came the closest to surpassing it last season, winning $21,069,473.

Alcaraz will receive $5,071,000 if he wins the ATP Finals and wins each of his five matches in Turin.

If Alcaraz wins the ATP Finals without losing, his prize money total of $16,099,427 would increase to $21,170,427, placing him at the top of the money lists for a single season.

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