Novak Djokovic already has tennis retirement plan laid out as future plans revealed

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic may not have set a date for his retirement, but he’s certainly prepared for a grand lifestyle post-tennis.
The Serbian sensation, with an unmatched 22 Grand Slam titles under his belt, is still hungry for more victories as he nears the twilight of his remarkable career. Djokovic, who has spent the most weeks at world No. 1, continues to defy age and competition, securing a gold medal at the Paris Olympics this summer.
At 37, Djokovic was the Wimbledon runner-up and made it to the Australian Open semi-finals, proving he’s still a formidable opponent for rising stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Since clinching his first major in 2008, Djokovic’s 16-year reign has amassed him a fortune, with Forbes reporting earnings of $38.4 million last year alone.
His substantial prize money and lucrative endorsements have enabled him to amass a stunning property collection from New York City to Monte Carlo and Marbella.
While Djokovic has multiple luxurious retreats for his retirement, his father Srdjan Djokovic anticipates a return to their roots: “When Novak finishes his tennis career, he will live in his city Belgrade, his country Serbia,” he stated, reports the Mirror.
“I think there is no greater satisfaction, pride and success than your child spreading the glory of his people and his country all over the world.” The Olympic champion purchased a three-bedroom penthouse in New Belgrade, with views of Lake Pavlova, for a cool $675k back in 2018.
However, this is not the most expensive property in his collection. The tennis superstar spent a staggering $10 million on two luxurious apartments in New York’s SoHo district in 2017.
Djokovic started his international lifestyle at a young age and established a base in Monte Carlo in 2008, where he lived with his wife Jelena after winning his first Grand Slam. A return to Belgrade would not be the family’s first move, as they relocated from France to Marbella in 2020 after purchasing a $10 million mansion.
While he could afford a more extravagant home in Belgrade, Djokovic appears committed to making the city his primary residence. The Djokovic family is dedicated to enhancing Belgrade’s tourist appeal, having opened the Novak Tennis Center in 2009, which he recently returned to the city.
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His parents operate the Novak 1 cafe and restaurant, and the former world No. 1 also owns the five-star Square Nine hotel in the Serbian capital.
Djokovic’s national pride was evident during the Paris Olympics, where he finally secured a much-anticipated gold medal, adding to his impressive list of accomplishments. Overwhelmed with emotion after securing victory, he has been outspoken about his wish to represent Serbia for as long as possible.
“Words are superfluous, how much it means to me to play for Serbia. Actions speak,” Djokovic expressed. “I think my dedication says it all.I don’t know yet how long I will play tennis, but as long as I play, playing for Serbia will be my priority. I will do my best to be available”.