Novak Djokovic Becomes the Oldest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings History
As of this week, he begins his 419th week as the World No. 1, extending his huge record. On Sunday, April 9, 2024, Djokovic will surpass Roger Federer’s record and become the oldest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history at the age of 36 years and 321 days
Dedication to Preparation and Recovery.
Motivation from Younger Competitors.
Djokovic has frequently discussed how the introduction of younger competition has pushed him to greater heights, and how his ongoing excellence has allowed him to compete with new generations of ATP Tour stars.
Comparison with Federer and Nadal.
Djokovic initially achieved World No. 1 on July 4, 2011, at the age of 24. In contrast, both of his major ‘Big 3’ competitors, Federer and Rafael Nadal, reached No. 1 for the first time at the age of 22. Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic’s most recent competitor for the top place, became the youngest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history in September 2022, at the age of 19.
Dominant Reign at the Top.
In the roughly 13 years since he initially became World No. 1, Djokovic has spent a significant portion of his time atop the tennis mountain. Monday marked the start of his record-extending 419th week as World No. 1, putting him 109 weeks ahead of second-placed Federer (310 weeks).
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