Novak Djokovic is long past measuring his career in financial terms, yet the player who leads the men’s prize money standings may still reach a notable milestone in the coming weeks.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has earned $194,656,816 in career prize money. That total reflects a career defined by extraordinary success, including more weeks at No 1 than any other player and more ATP Masters 1000 titles than anyone else.

Behind him on the all-time earnings list are Rafael Nadal on $134,946,100 and Roger Federer on $130,594,339. Those figures are expected to keep rising across the sport as prize money continues to increase, and the US Open is set to announce a larger top prize after last year’s record $5m award to the men’s and women’s champions in New York.

For the moment, though, Djokovic remains the earnings leader, and he has a realistic chance to become the first player in tennis history to pass $200m in prize money if his next few weeks on US hard courts go well.

He will be among the favourites at the Cincinnati Masters after world No 1 Jannik Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew because of injury. A title there would bring him $1,151,380. If he then went on to win the US Open a couple of weeks later, he would move beyond the $200m mark.

Djokovic’s income has not come only from competition. Long-running sponsorship arrangements with Head, Lacoste, Asics and other companies have added substantially to his wealth.

When asked about money in an interview with Piers Morgan last year, Djokovic said it has never been his main motivation.

“You know, we live in a very materialistic society these days. It’s nothing against you but I am not like that,” he stated in the interview.

“I don’t want to give all the information about what I am worth and what my investments are, it’s none of their business. Why should I disclose that? For what reason? There are things that are disclosed like prize money and people know about or contracts, but other things, no.

“Money is important. It’s very important and it does bring security, no doubt about it. It’s one of the driving forces in society today, you cannot neglect the importance of money.

“But if money is the only thing you are thinking about, in my experience as an athlete, for me it’s more of a meritocracy model – if I win a tournament, I get rewarded with sponsorship deals.

“But it’s about the mentality and the brand you want to create around yourself. I don’t like to talk about this but I did refuse a lot of the big brands and big paycheques in my career, because I cannot represent something I do not believe in. I have always tried to play the long game.”

Jannik Sinner has ended the uncertainty over his Cincinnati Open participation, confirming that a problem in his right knee will keep him out of the Masters 1000 event.

In a statement shared by the tournament, he explained the decision after talks with his medical group and his team.

“After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati,” he wrote in statement shared by the tournament.

Sinner added that the knee has been an issue for some time and that he is not yet ready to return to competition.

“My right knee has been bothering me, and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I’m not ready to compete yet.

“I’m very disappointed not to be able to play in Cincinnati and wish Bob [Moran] and his whole team a great and successful event.I can’t wait to be back next year, and I’m now focusing on getting ready for the US Open.”

The withdrawal has naturally prompted concern, but Paolo Bertolucci offered a more reassuring reading of the situation when speaking to Gazzetta.

“The news, which had actually been in the air for a couple of days, of Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the Cincinnati Masters 1000 should not, in my opinion, be read as a warning bell about the near future,” said Bertolucci.

He argued that the choice was aimed at protecting the player and helping him arrive at the US Open in the best possible shape, physically and mentally.

Bertolucci also pointed to the impact of the setback at Roland Garros, saying it had changed the way Sinner and his team approach health issues and competitive scheduling. He believes the world No 1’s main priority is now to recover fully before New York.

The Italian also linked Sinner’s decision to the current absence of Carlos Alcaraz, who has been out since April and remains the main threat to Sinner’s No 1 ranking.

Even so, Bertolucci still expects a strong showing at Flushing Meadows, despite the lack of matches before the tournament. He noted that hard courts suit Sinner best and said his preparation in New York should help restore match rhythm.

Sinner has won the US Open once, in 2024, and was runner-up last year after losing the final to Alcaraz.

Boris Becker has made clear that he does not understand why Learner Tien is drawing so little attention for what has been an impressive 2026 on the ATP Tour.

The American has already picked up his first title of the season at the Geneva Open, while also reaching the final of the Del Ray Open earlier in the year. His run through the Australian Open and Indian Wells added further weight to his progress, with both events ending in the quarter finals.

Tien has now added another deep run at the Canadian Open, where victories over Gael Monfils, Tommy Paul, and Thiago Agustin Tirante have taken him into the last eight. He will next face Daniel Merida.

After seeing that level of consistency, Becker argued that the young American is not getting the recognition his results warrant. Taking to social media, Becker said: “For some reason Tien is flying under the radar with lots of experts… certainly NOT with me! He is the real deal, expect big things from him in the near future!”

Tien’s rise has already been reflected in the rankings. He made his top 20 debut earlier this year and is now world No 17. He also sits alongside names such as Rafael Jodar, Arthur Fils, and Joao Fonseca, though the attention around them appears greater than the focus on the American.

His record this season is solid across the biggest stages. He has gone beyond the opening round at every Grand Slam, reaching the quarter finals of the Australian Open, the third round of Roland Garros, and the second round of Wimbledon.

The US Open will offer another chance to improve that record, though he has not yet progressed past the first round there in four appearances. He has already gone one round further at the Canadian Open than in previous attempts, and with Cincinnati next, there is another chance to build on his best Masters-level results. He reached the second round there on debut last year.

With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner confirmed out of Cincinnati, Tien is among the players who could seize the opportunity for a breakthrough week.