Novak Djokovic adds fuel to prize money and gender debate

Tennis orld number one Novak Djokovic believes men should be awarded more prize money than women following a row sparked by comments from chief executive of Indian Wells, Raymond Moore.

Speaking ahead of the BNP Paribas Final between Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams, Mr Moore said the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) was a “lucky organisation” which “rides on the coattails” of the men.

“If I was a lady player, I’d go down every night on my knees and thank God that Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal were born, because they have carried this sport,” he said.