Despite his break after the Australian Open triumph, Novak Djokovic continues to break records. The Serb has been number one in the ATP world rankings for 377 weeks.
Has been number one in the ATP world rankings for 377 weeks: Novak Djokovic.
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Novak Djokovic has not been on the tennis court since his victory in the Australian Open final against Stefanos Tsitsipas in early January (6: 7, 7: 6, 6: 4). However, the 35-year-old Serb also sets records without playing.
The 22-time Grand Slam tournament champion has been number one in the ATP world rankings for 377 weeks. The men’s record holder on Monday also matched the record of the German Steffi Graf, who also held the top position in the women’s race for 377 weeks.
Djokovic will return to the ATP tour at the tournament in Dubai next week and have to perform there, after all the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is also looking at first place in the rankings.
After a long injury break, the 19-year-old returned on Sunday by winning the tournament in Buenos Aires and will be at the tournament in Rio de Janeiro this week.
