Stefanos Tsitsipas is still ranked the “only” number 3 and he has not managed to win a major yet. Nevertheless, he is still considered the most marketable male tennis player in the world, even more than Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka.
Digital media monetization specialist Greenfly presented an interesting list featuring the most marketable athletes in the world. The leader of the list is Simone Biles followed by Naomi Osaka.
This is the full list:
- Simone Biles, Gymnastics, USA, 24
- Naomi Osaka, Tennis, Japan, 23
- Ashlyn Harris, Soccer, USA, 35
- Canelo Alvarez, Boxing, Mexico, 31
- Paulo Dybala, Soccer, Argentina, 27
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Soccer, Portugal, 36
- Ali Krieger, Soccer, USA, 37
- Stefanos Tsitsipas, Tennis, Greece, 23
- Novak Djokovic, Tennis, Serbia, 34
- Alex Morgan, Soccer, USA, 32
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Currently the world no.3 (career-high), Tsitsipas played his last match on the 21st of August when he surrendered to world no.4 Alexander Zverev 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) in the semifinal in Cincinnati (draw).
At the moment, during this season Tsitsipas has achieved a composed 48-14 record. The Greek conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Monte-Carlo and in Lyon. Tsitsipas was the finalist in Acapulco, in Barcelona and at the French Open.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 31st of July when he lost to world no.12 Pablo Carreno-Busta 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 in the Bro. in Tokyo (draw).
This year the Serbian has managed to achieve a composed 38-5 match record. Djokovic conquered 4 titles in 2021 at the Australian Open, in Belgrade, at the French Open and in Wimbledon. The Serbian was the finalist in Rome.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic faced off 8 times. The head to head is 6-2 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the final in Paris (French Open) on the 13th of June 2021.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Naomi Osaka in 2021
Now the world no.3, Osaka played her last match on the 19th of August when she lost to world no.44 Jil Belen Teichmann 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the 3rd round in Cincinnati (draw).
At present, during this year the Japanese has a 17-5 record. The Japanese conquered 1 title at the Australian Open.
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