Novak Djokovic inaugurated a record-extending 400th week at the top of the PIF ATP rankings in style in November 2023.
More than 12 years after first reaching world number one, the Serbian defeated Jannik Sinner to claim a record seventh title at the coveted Nitto ATP Finals. His reward for that victory in Turin was an unprecedented 400th week at No. 1 in the world, which began the following day, November 20, 2023.
“It’s a pretty good achievement, 400 weeks at No. 1. It’s never been done before in history,” said Djokovic, who also held ATP Year End No. for the eighth time that week. 1, presented by PIF. “Someone will break it eventually, but hopefully it will stay there for a long time.”
Djokovic’s journey to this milestone began on July 4, 2011, when he became the 25th player to join the ATP No. 1 Club. At the age of 24, Djokovic defeated rival Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final to claim his first of seven victories at the All England Club. Djokovic had already secured his debut on the PIF ATP rankings by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semi-finals.
From December 2010 until Roland Garros in 2011, Djokovic enjoyed an impressive 43-match winning streak, only stopped by Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the clay major. But Djokovic’s dominance was just starting to take off. He posted a remarkable competitive record of 70-6 in 2011.
Djokovic at times dominated the sport, collecting trophies from 101 tour levels and spending a record 428 weeks at No. 1. His 419th week as world No. 1 was historic: on April 1, 2024 – then 36 years and 321 days old – Djokovic surpassed Federer as the oldest No. 1 in the history of the PIF ATP Rankings.
The Belgrade native has amassed a record 24 major titles and 40 ATP Masters 1000 crowns. In 2018 in Cincinnati, Djokovic became the first player in Masters 1000 history to win all nine elite tournaments and complete the Golden Masters career. Two years later, at the same event, Djokovic completed his second career Golden Masters.
With 10 stints as world number 1, Djokovic has claimed a match record of 485-78 (86.1 percent) while holding that position. His longest consecutive streak as world number 1 was 122 weeks, from July 2014 to November 2016. On February 27, 2023, Djokovic achieved the all-time record in men’s and women’s tennis, overtaking Stefanie Graf with his 378th week in pole position.
Throughout his two-decade career, Djokovic has broken records, redefined milestones and turned history into his own personal playground. When it comes to the ATP No. 1 Club, which has 29 players, Djokovic is in a class of his own.
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