Two icons share one vital record.
Novak Djokovic now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Roger Federer equaling the Swiss Maestro’s record with his 310th week at world No. 1 this week.
The 18-time Grand Slam champion will take sole possession of the ATP record for most weeks at No. 1 when he celebrates his 311th week in the top spot next Monday, March 8th.
Most Weeks at No. 1 in @FedEx ATP Rankings
1T @DjokerNole 310
1T @RogerFederer 310
3 Pete Sampras 286
4 Ivan Lendl 270
5 @JimmyConnors 268
6 @RafaelNadal 209
7 John McEnroe 170
8 Bjorn Borg 109
9 @AndreAgassi 101
10 @LleytonHewitt 80
— ATP Media Info (@ATPMediaInfo) March 1, 2021
Empowered by his run to his 18th Grand Slam championship at the Australian Open last month, Djokovic is aiming to surpass 20-time Grand Slam champions Federer and Rafael Nadal for the men’s major mark.
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