Novak Djokovic sends notice to state of Rio de Janeiro over dues amounting to $650,000

[PeoplesChamp]

Controversy’s favorite child Novak Djokovic has had a turbulent year, struggling with one problem after another. Fresh from the controversy surrounding his disqualification from the US Open, the World No. 1 now finds himself immediately embroiled in a new issue - this time in Brazil.

Unlike his other controversies in 2020 though, Novak Djokovic is seemingly the victim this time around. The Serb is reportedly yet to be paid his dues by the state of Rio de Janeiro, for a transaction that dates back to eight long years ago.

In a report by Brazilian daily O Globo, it was revealed that Novak Djokovic has once again requested the money - roughly around 3.5 million Brazilian Real - that is owed to him and his lawyers. This is a case that has been lingering since 2012, and yet the parties involved are no closer to finding a resolution much to the annoyance of the Serb.

Novak Djokovic sends notice to state of Rio de Janeiro over dues amounting to $650,000

Novak Djokovic has repeatedly asked for the money owed to him by the state of Rio de Janeiro to be paid. The Serb has been owed $650,000 for more than eight years now.

www.sportskeeda.com

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1304470985597480963

 

[PeoplesChamp]

USTA did some damage it seems.

 

[r2473]

So greedy by Djokovic.

You'd never see Federer doing this

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Lol why have they put a pic with Guga, not like he owes him money for being brazillian

 

[Mainad]

Can't read the article (all I get is a pic of Djokovic). What's this all about?

 

[Jonesy]

He should expect to never receive any money coming from that den.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Can't read the article (all I get is a pic of Djokovic). What's this all about?

Djoker bad. Fed good.

 

[PeoplesChamp]

Lol why have they put a pic with Guga, not like he owes him money for being brazillian

Actually I pulled it off twitter for comedic effect. Article has different tweet.

 

[PeoplesChamp]

Can't read the article (all I get is a pic of Djokovic). What's this all about?

Works for me I dunno.

 

[Deleted member 748597]

So greedy by Djokovic.

You'd never see Federer doing this

Ombelableale

 

[Deleted member 748597]

Djoker bad. Fed good.

Poor Djokovic, man. It's hard competing with such a good person.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Poor Djokovic, man. It's hard competing with such a good person.

If I could be one iota the person Roger is, I would die a happy man.

 

[SinneGOAT]

So greedy by Djokovic.

You'd never see Federer doing this

I don’t think anybody likes being cheated out of $650,000, there’s greed and then there is logical thinking.

 

[MeatTornado]

So greedy by Djokovic.

You'd never see Federer doing this

The Swiss Mafia takes care of this before it ever becomes an issue

 

[Slowtwitcher]

Djokovic fans blame brasilian Federer fans.

 

[Red Rick]

The Swiss Mafia takes care of this before it ever becomes an issue

The "Fed never doing this" part is Fed doing something for such a low amount of money

 

[r2473]

I don’t think anybody likes being cheated out of $650,000,

I do

 

[ForehandCross]

If I had one iota of the money Roger has, I would die a happy man.

FTFY

 

[SinneGOAT]

I do

Perhaps you are a masochist? I would recommend a therapist and an accountant to explain why being cheated out of 650,000 by a Brazilian prince is not something you should be happy about lol.

 

[Tshooter]

Team8 makes sure full payment clears before the services are performed.

 

[topher]

Apparently this is about an exho vs Guga plus other small PR events in 2012 he was supposed to be paid $1.1 million for. Instead he only got 450k. Supposedly.

Can't read the article (all I get is a pic of Djokovic). What's this all about?

 

[GabeT]

Djoker bad. Fed good.

Sounds about right

 

[Federev]

Poor Djokovic, man. It's hard competing with such a good person.

Federer is frolicking with glee in chocolate factories, inventing new orthopedic shoes for veterans, and joyfully playing on rooftops with Italien kids who just need a friend, all the while Novak is full of blood-lust, trying to crush the tracheas of old ladies who give all their volunteer time to officiating in the middle of a disease-ridden stadium, just to keep tennis alive.

It's Vader and Luke all over again.

When will this end!

COME BACK ROGER!!! SAVE US!!!

 

[sureshs]

Controversy’s favorite child Novak Djokovic has had a turbulent year, struggling with one problem after another. Fresh from the controversy surrounding his disqualification from the US Open, the World No. 1 now finds himself immediately embroiled in a new issue - this time in Brazil.

Unlike his other controversies in 2020 though, Novak Djokovic is seemingly the victim this time around. The Serb is reportedly yet to be paid his dues by the state of Rio de Janeiro, for a transaction that dates back to eight long years ago.

In a report by Brazilian daily O Globo, it was revealed that Novak Djokovic has once again requested the money - roughly around 3.5 million Brazilian Real - that is owed to him and his lawyers. This is a case that has been lingering since 2012, and yet the parties involved are no closer to finding a resolution much to the annoyance of the Serb.

Novak Djokovic sends notice to state of Rio de Janeiro over dues amounting to $650,000

Novak Djokovic has repeatedly asked for the money owed to him by the state of Rio de Janeiro to be paid. The Serb has been owed $650,000 for more than eight years now.

www.sportskeeda.com

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1304470985597480963

"Brazil, being one of the worst-hit countries by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been facing severe economic recession in recent months. The country, which already had enormous debts owed to a host of worldwide organizations, has been burdened further by the allegedly inept leadership of Jair Bolsonaro."


Sounds familiar?

 

[PeoplesChamp]

"Brazil, being one of the worst-hit countries by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been facing severe economic recession in recent months. The country, which already had enormous debts owed to a host of worldwide organizations, has been burdened further by the allegedly inept leadership of Jair Bolsonaro."


Sounds familiar?

Donald J?

 

[PeoplesChamp]

Perhaps Brazil feels that Djokovic has been compensated well enough...

 

[Raul_SJ]

"Brazil, being one of the worst-hit countries by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been facing severe economic recession in recent months. The country, which already had enormous debts owed to a host of worldwide organizations, has been burdened further by the allegedly inept leadership of Jair Bolsonaro."


Sounds familiar?

Show us one large country that is not in recession.

Every large country in the world is saddled with debt due to the pandemic hysteria generated by whiny disgruntled doomsday alarmist malcontents like yourself.

The good news is that Wall Street is near record highs and we are turning the corner. It is quite the miracle given those that are hell bent on destroying the economy to drive their agenda.

But America is resilient and always wins in the end. And you know who to thank for that!

 

[Deleted member 744633]

Show us one large country that is not in recession.

Every large country in the world is saddled with debt due to the pandemic hysteria generated by whiny disgruntled doomsday alarmist malcontents like yourself.

The good news is that Wall Street is near record highs and we are turning the corner. It is quite the miracle given those that are hell bent on destroying the economy to drive their agenda.

But America is resilient and always wins in the end. And you know who to thank for that!

Yeah agreed Machan! Thanks to President Donald J Trump. Hope he wins again.

 

[Newballs]

I don’t think anybody likes being cheated out of $650,000, there’s greed and then there is logical thinking.

Rafa could almost buy another watch with that kinda kale...

 

[Zoolander]

Djoker probably needs his 650K to light his fire tonight. Its getting cold in miami or monte carlo or wherever the hell he lives.

 

[acintya]

So greedy by Djokovic.

You'd never see Federer doing this

sh up

 

[pj80]

Lol why have they put a pic with Guga, not like he owes him money for being brazillian

they owe him money from that exo he played with guga.

 

[Beckerserve]

USTA did some damage it seems.

Im sure the state of rio has leaked this at this time given how unpopular Djokovic is. Will not be surprised if we get stories of Djokovic enjoying the company of other ladies or something. Press is out to get him. I would think ATP execs out for him as well.

 

[dahcovixx]

So many reasons not to like this guy

 

[Mainad]

Apparently this is about an exho vs Guga plus other small PR events in 2012 he was supposed to be paid $1.1 million for. Instead he only got 450k. Supposedly.

I see, thanks.

 

[pj80]

So many reasons not to like this guy

so he gets cheated out of his money...but lets make novak bad guy

 

[Bartelby]

You'd be ill-advised to sue in Brasil. Their legal system is corrupt beyond imagining.

 

[topher]

You'd be ill-advised to sue in Brasil. Their legal system is corrupt beyond imagining.

Lochte’s teammates found that out the hard way.

 

[dahcovixx]

You'd be ill-advised to sue in Brasil. Their legal system is corrupt beyond imagining.

You are an expert on the brasillian legal system now?

 

[wangs78]

Djokovic is rightly owed the money but to be demanding it when Brazil is falling apart from COVID seems like very bad timing. Djokovic needs some serious sensitivity training....

 

[AtomicBernie]

Trust me guys, Nole is all about money. I'm all for money but I'm not as greedy as Nole. I'm happy with what I've got. It's why he founded PTPA: he wants more money. When you're married you want more money for yourself as a backup just in case.

 

[Bartelby]

When in doubt, one accuses Djokovic of very bad timing. Brasil is falling apart because of its own failings. The country is not getting better anytime soon.

Djokovic is rightly owed the money but to be demanding it when Brazil is falling apart from COVID seems like very bad timing. Djokovic needs some serious sensitivity training....

 

[Bartelby]

Your one is far from world class, so don't get cocky.

You are an expert on the brasillian legal system now?

 

[wangs78]

When in doubt, one accuses Djokovic of very bad timing. Brasil is falling apart because of its own failings. The country is not getting better anytime soon.

There is no doubt - it is very badly timed. You admit yourself that Brazil is failing and is not getting better soon. For a rich athlete to be chasing after what is a nominal sum of money from a country that is falling apart is terrible PR.

 

[Bartelby]

The silly thing is that he will never get his money back because the legal system is flawed and corrupt. When the country starts doing something for its own people, get back to me on this question.

There is no doubt - it is very badly timed. You admit yourself that Brazil is failing and is not getting better soon. For a rich athlete to be chasing after what is a nominal sum of money from a country that is falling apart is terrible PR.