Tyler Conway@@jtylerconwayIncluded Columnist IVApril 7, 2024
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Novak Djokovic is formally the earliest world No. 1 in ATP history.
At 36 years and 321 days old, Djokovic went beyond Roger Federer’s record as he continues to develop himself as the best gamer in the history of males’s tennis. Djokovic is set to start his 420th week as the No. 1 gamer worldwide on Monday.
The Serb is currently without a doubt the longest-reigning No. 1 in tennis history. His 420 weeks are 110 more than Federer had throughout his profession. Pete Sampras is a far-off 3rd on the list with 286 weeks at No. 1.
Djokovic is simply 12 competition wins far from breaking Jimmy Connors’ record of 109. He currently holds the all-time record for a lot of Grand Slams with 24, sitting 2 clear of Rafael Nadal. Another significant would press him past Margaret Court for the most in the history of tennis.
With Federer retired and Nadal battling with injuries, Djokovic is the last of the Big Three frequently on trip. He has not set a date on his own retirement however confessed does weigh on his mind.
“To be sincere, I’m sort of divided [on retirement],” Djokovic stated in January. “There’s constantly a part of me that is a young kid who simply loves tennis and understands just about tennis and dedicated his whole life to tennis which kid still wishes to keep going.
“And then, on the other side, I’m the daddy of 2 kids, and I’m far from my household, and whenever I take a trip for a prolonged duration it breaks my heart. I’m constantly believing about, The length of time must I play, the number of competitions must I play, is it worth it“
Possibly the last box to look for Djokovic will be ending up being the earliest gamer in history to win a Grand Slam. Ken Rosewall presently holds that record at 37 years, one month and 24 days.
With Djokovic’s 37th birthday showing up next month, we may get to see that record fall earlier instead of later on.