Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer’s all-time record as the world No 1 celebrates his 311th week at the top of the ATP rankings
- Djokovic surpassed Federer and set a new record for the most weeks as No. 1
- The 33-year-old has held the top spot for 311 weeks over the course of his career
- During his career, Djokovic has achieved a 387-53 win-loss record as World No. 1
- He is now looking to beat Federer and Nadal’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles
Novak Djokovic has surpassed Roger Federer and set a new record for the most weeks spent as No. 1 in the FedEx ATP rankings.
Djokovic, who won his 18th major at the Australian Open in February, has now held the top spot for 311 weeks over the course of his career, beating Federer’s previous record of 310.
The 33-year-old Serb says he is eager to break more records and claims he is now looking to better Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles.
Novak Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer and set a new record for the most weeks as No. 1
Djokovic – who reclaimed the top ranking from Nadal in February 2020 and finished as year-end number one for the sixth time – says his current standing ‘excites’ him.
‘It really excites me to walk the path of legends and giants of this sport,’ said Djokovic.
‘To know that I have earned my place among them by following my childhood dream is a beautiful confirmation that when you do things out of love and passion, everything is possible.’
While ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi praised Djokovic’s achievements, calling his success ‘extraordinary’.
The 33-year-old has now held the top spot for 311 weeks over the course of his career
Whereas Federer had a record of 310 weeks spent as No. 1 in the FedEx ATP rankings
Gaudenzi said: ‘Novak’s many achievements in tennis are nothing short of extraordinary. Among them this record may stand as his single most impressive.
‘Reaching No. 1 is something many players dream of and very few ever accomplish, and to have held the top spot for longer than anyone is testament to the levels of sustained excellence that Novak has redefined in our sport.’
Djokovic climbed to the top of the ATP rankings for the first time in July, 2011 and spent a personal-best 122 consecutive weeks as No. 1 between 2014-2016.
During his career, Djokovic has achieved a 387-53 win-loss record as World No. 1 – including a a 117-30 record against Top 10 opponents.
Djokovic reclaimed the No. 1 spot from Rafael Nadal (above) back in February 2020
The 33-year-old Serb claims he is now looking to beat Federer’s record 20 Grand Slam titles
His record-extending ninth triumph at Melbourne Park has also positioned him two off the men’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles, held jointly by Federer and Nadal.
Djokovic has made it clear that his only focus will now be on winning more Grand Slams and said he will make necessary adjustments to his playing schedule to achieve that goal.
‘Whether I think about winning more slams and breaking records? Of course, I do,’ the Serbian said after his Australian Open triumph.
‘And most of my attention and my energy from this day forward, until I retire from tennis, is going to be directed at majors, trying to win more major trophies.’
Federer, who will turn 40 is August, will return to action in Doha this week after undergoing two knee surgeries last year.
It will be the first time he has stepped onto a court since losing to Djokovic in the semi-finals of the 2020 Australian Open.