Novak Djokovic Invests In Le Mans; Becomes Part-Owner Of Ligue 2 Club

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Novak Djokovic is now part-owner of Le Mans FC, promoted to France's Ligue 2. Ex-F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen also have stakes.

Novak Djokovic has expanded his portfolio beyond the court, becoming a part-owner of Le Mans FC, a football club recently promoted to France's Ligue 2, the second tier of French football.

The club announced the development on Friday, also revealing that former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen have acquired stakes in the team.

In a statement released by the club, Le Mans praised Djokovic's reputation as a competitor with exceptional resilience, calling him:

"The most successful player in history, whose mental strength and unique approach will bring considerable added value."

Similarly, the involvement of Massa and Magnussen was framed as a strategic move to foster cross-sport branding opportunities between football and motorsport:

"Massa (15 seasons in Formula 1) and Magnussen (10 seasons), who will help create a bridge between football and motorsport - a distinctive strength of the Le Mans brand," the club noted.

Le Mans FC is set to kick off its 2024-25 Ligue 2 campaign on August 9, away against En Avant Guingamp.

Djokovic Eyes Comeback After Wimbledon Setback

Djokovic's latest off-court venture comes as he continues to battle through a challenging 2024 season on the tennis circuit.

After losing in straight sets to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals last month (6-3, 6-3, 6-4), the 38-year-old Serbian made it clear that his journey at the All England Club is far from over.

"I'm not planning to finish my Wimbledon career today," Djokovic said after the match. "I'm planning to come back definitely -- at least one more time."

His defeat ended his quest to equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and to claim a historic 25th Grand Slam title, which would be an all-time record in men's tennis.

So far, 2024 has been marked by physical setbacks for Djokovic. He retired from the Australian Open in the early rounds due to a torn hamstring, lost to Sinner again at Roland-Garros, and was once more denied by the Italian at Wimbledon.

Yet, despite these disappointments, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is expected to mount a comeback at the US Open, the year's final major, beginning in late August.