Despite Surpassing Serena Williams and Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Is Yet to Overcome 1 WTA Legend’s Monumental Feat

The ATP World Tour Finals was a special event for Novak Djokovic this year. Not only did he win a title there but also achieved an exceptional feat. The Serbian legend completed 400 weeks as the World’s Number 1 tennis player. It was a marvelous achievement that was unheard of. Subsequently, Djokovic also went on to defeat Jannik Sinner in the summit clash to clinch the title. Djokovic’s rankings feat has already made him surpass Roger Federer and Serena Williams‘ records. But he hasn’t yet overcome the record set by a WTA legend.

Novak Djokovic is preparing for the Davis Cup Finals that is underway in Spain. Let’s find out how close Djokovic is to surpass yet another record.

Novak Djokovic tied with Steffi Graf

While Djokovic has completed 400 weeks as the top-ranked player, he has ended the year as World Number 1 on 8 occasions. This is way ahead of Roger Federer and Serena Williams’ feats. Both these players have ended the year as World Number 1 on just 5 occasions. However, there is yet another player who is on par with Djokovic at the top, and that is Steffi Graf.

Graf has ended as year-end World Number 1 on eight occasions too. Thus, Djokovic needs to finish another year as World Number 1 to go on top of this records chart. However, by doing it this time, he overcame Navratilova‘s feat of seven-year-ending World Number 1.

Despite being 36, age is just a number for Djokovic. Moreover, he looks like he is getting better with age. Thus, it won’t be a surprise if he overcomes Graf’s record next year. Additionally, he has no plans to slow down. Recently, he shed light on his plans for the upcoming season.

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Novak Djokovic’s ambitions for next year

The Serb had a victorious campaign at the year-ending championship in Turin. After he defeated Sinner at the ATP Finals, he was asked about his plans and goals for the 2024 season.

Replying to this question, he said, “Well, you can win four slams and Olympic gold (smiling). Let’s see. I mean, I have always the highest ambitions and goals. That’s not going to be different for the next year, that’s for sure. The drive that I have is still there. My body has been serving me well, listening to me well. I have a great team of people around me.”

Novak Djokovic is in Malaga to participate in the Davis Cup Final. Can he inspire his country with yet another success story? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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