Djokovic ends 2012 with purse of $12.8 million

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Novak Djokovic of Serbia lifts the trophy as he celebrates victory after his men’s singles final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during day eight of the ATP World Tour Finals at O2 Arena on November 12, 2012 in London, England.

New Delhi, Nov 20 – World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic ended the year with the highest prize money earned on the ATP World Tour this season.

The Serb in total bagged $12,803,737 while World No.2 and London Olympics men’s singles silver medallist Roger Federer of Switzerland earned $8,584,842.

London Olympics gold medallist Andy Murray of Britain was third in the list with a total purse of $5,708,230 while 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist Rafael Nadal, who is out of action due to injury, ended with $4,997,448.

The top four won a Grand Slam each in 2012.

India’s Leaner Paes is 33rd in the list with earnings of $762495.

The following is the top 10 list:

1. Novak Djokovic $12,803,737

2. Roger Federer $8,584,842

3. Andy Murray $5,708,230

4. Rafael Nadal $4,997,448

5. David Ferrer $4,409,340

6. Juan Martin del Potro $3,031,003

7. Tomas Berdych $2,973,967

8. Jo?Wilfried Tsonga $2,376,640

9. Janko Tipsarevic $2,063,737

10. Richard Gasquet $1,562,677