Djokovic grounded despite being on the cusp of biggest payday ever in tennis: "I know how it feels like having zero on the table"

Novak Djokovic is staying grounded ahead of what might be the biggest paycheck in tennis history if he wins the event.

Novak Djokovic has a chance to win the ATP Finals later today when he faces Casper Ruud in the final. As he went undefeated in the round-robin stage, Djokovic has a chance to take home the full prize money of the event - $4.74 million.

It would be historic because that would be the biggest single paycheck in tennis history as nobody else ever won so much at one event. Despite that, Djokovic is staying calm leaning on his past experiences:

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"Every euro that I've earned was through hard sweat and tears. I don't take anything for granted because I know how it feels like having zero on the table, five family members, war, sanctions. Let's not forget where I come from, in which kind of era I was growing up. I know exactly the opposite side, which helps me in life I think to appreciate everything I earn more."

He also remembered his fondest ATP Finals memory:

"The best memory from the Finals would be probably - trying to remember the year against Roger, when I made the passing shot down the line on match point. I think it was 2014 or '15 when I won against him."

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