Inside Novak Djokovic's global real estate portfolio

Only the best for the best. As of June 2023, Novak Djokovic has officially broken the record for the most weeks at number one in the world among tennis players with 378, surpassing longtime leader Steffi Graf. The Serbian began his professional career in 2003 and quickly rose up the world tennis rankings, joining the ranks of dominant players such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. He has since progressed to a new level of superstardom, winning his 10th title at the Australian Open and setting a record with his 23rd major title at the French Open in early 2023. Given his incredible international achievements, it's no surprise that Djokovic has invested a significant portion of his fortune in luxury real estate around the world, including homes in Monte Carlo, Miami, New York, Marbella and even his hometown of Belgrade. Below we take a look at the stunning residences Djokovic has lived in over the years.

Monte Carlo

In the early 2000s, following the example of many professional athletes such as Stefanos Tsitsipas and Caroline Wozniacki, Djokovic purchased a residence in Monte Carlo for an undisclosed sum shortly after beginning his professional career in 2003. The athlete reportedly began spending a significant amount of time in this picturesque location starting at the age of 17 because of his tournaments and his coach's residence there. The only thing known about the property is that it is located on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and Djokovic considered it his primary residence for about 15 years before moving to Spain in 2020. The professional athlete frequented the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Monte Carlo, where he stated in an interview with Yahoo! News in 2023, "It's a club I know very well. A lot of top players live in Monaco and use this club as a training base. The club undergoes incredible changes during tournaments, but it's a great feeling to sleep in your own bed." He still owns the property.

New York

In 2017, Djokovic showed his strength in real estate by purchasing two separate apartments in a Renzo Piano-designed building in the Soho neighborhood of New York City for a total of more than $10 million. The two-bedroom apartments are located in different parts of the building, disproving rumors that the athlete plans to combine them into one home. At the time of purchase, the two 2,000-square-foot apartments were still under construction, but subsequent reports have noted 10-foot-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, heated floors and a separate entrance with an elevator. Some apartments in the building are said to have private pools and terraces.

Miami

That same year, the tennis player spent $5.77 million on a penthouse suite in another Renzo Piano-designed building, this time in Miami. "I love the design of these two buildings and their location is fantastic," Djokovic said in a statement at the time. "Every year both New York and Miami are on my travel list and it will be great to have a place to come back to." The impressive glass-fronted condominium was 2,421 square feet and featured three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms with unrestricted views of the Atlantic Ocean. The building had a plunge and infinity pool, a library, a state-of-the-art gym and a spa. However, Djokovic never spent any time in this home. It was built in December 2019, and just a month after completion, it was put on the market for $7.15 million dollars. The condo was finally sold the following year right after his 19th title at Roland Garros, slightly below the $6 million price tag.

Belgrade

In 2018, Djokovic purchased real estate in his hometown of Belgrade, Serbia. There, he bought a penthouse apartment overlooking Lake Pavlova for $675,000. The apartment has three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, a large living room and a terrace with a swimming pool. The athlete reportedly spent a lot of time and money upgrading this apartment, just as he has used his success over the years to help solidify Serbia as a tourist destination. In 2009, for example, Djokovic and his family built the Novak Tennis Center, which features 14 courts, 11 of them clay, designed to attract tourists and locals alike. Other attractions inspired by Djokovic include Novak 1 Café and Restaurant, opened by his parents after his career success, and Square Nine, the only five-star hotel in the city, where Djokovic reportedly stayed with his family while his apartment underwent renovations.

Marbella

Djokovic's latest property purchase was a $10 million Moroccan-style mansion in Marbella, Spain. The tennis champ's residence consists of nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and he's been showing off his home in his Instagram posts (especially considering he and his family spent most of the pandemic there). Glimpses of the home reveal marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and open arched doors. There's also a huge home theater, a Turkish bath, a large gym and, of course, a spacious tennis court where Djokovic is known for practicing with his two young children.