Image Source : AP Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic on Monday set the brand new document for many weeks at ATP world No.1, surpassing Roger Federer, within the 48-year-old historical past of FedEx ATP Rankings.
Djokovic, who just lately received his 18th Grand Slam trophy following a document ninth Australian Open haul, has now held the highest spot for 311 weeks. He first claimed the No.1 rating on 4 July 2011. Federer stands second having held the rating for per week much less whereas Pete Sampras stands third with 286 weeks.
The lowest the Serb fell within the ATP checklist was No.22 on May 21, 2018, however returned to the highest 5 six months later. He then reached the highest spot and ended as year-end world no.1 on two events.
“It really excites me to walk the path of legends and giants of this sport,” mentioned 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.”
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi mentioned: “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.”
