It had to happen one day: Roger Federer, 39, was dethroned by Novak Djokovic, 33.
If he didn’t play last week, the Serbian, who won the Australian Open last month, was certain to start this week in place of world No.1 in the ATP rankings.
“Historical N ° 1”
A week like any other, in short, for Djokovic, who has been on the heels of tennis for a decade?
Not really … Because this is exactly the 311th week of his career at the top of the ATP ranking. Either one better than Federer.
Djokovic therefore becomes “historical No. 1” according to his terms. An accomplishment, but not his ultimate goal.
“Djoko” is now aiming for the Grand Slam title record: by winning the Australian Open for the ninth time in February, he clinched his 18th major title and is only two lengths off the record of twenty, co-owned by Federer and Nadal.
“Landing other major titles”
“Obviously I have in mind to win more Grand Slam titles and to break records. Until I retire from the tour, I will be devoting most of my attention and energy to winning games. ‘other major titles, “he warned after the final in Melbourne.
However, unless there are big physical problems, except Roland-Garros which he won in 2009 but where he took a beating in 2020 in the final against Nadal who won “his” tournament for the 13th time, the other three Majors are rather favorable to him.
209
Rafael Nadal has so far been No. 1 for “only” 209 weeks and, at 34, that record now seems out of reach.
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