New York, Dec 7, : .World No.1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic, celebrated his 350th week atop the ATP Rankings, extending his record for the most weeks in the top spot, even as the Serbian set sights on Germany’s women’s tennis great Steffi Graf’s record of 377 weeks at the top of the WTA rankings.
It was a historic season for the Serbian, who finished year-end No.He was able to break the record for the seventh time and surpass his idol, Pete Sampras (sixteen years).
On March 8 he broke a tie for the most consecutive weeks as world No.1 with Roger Federer (310).Djokovic has not looked back since.Djokovic has not looked back since.
“It really excites me to walk the path of legends and giants of this sport,” Djokovic had said then.It is a wonderful confirmation that everything is possible when you follow your childhood dream.”
Djokovic, who is yet to confirm his participation at next year’s first major — the Australian Open –, finished 2021 with a 55-7 record, claiming major titles at the Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon, while also lifting trophies at the Belgrade Open and the Rolex Paris Masters.His current stint as world number one began almost two years ago, on February 3, 2020.1 began almost two years ago, on February 3, 2020 The 34-year-old will have another chance to make history next year.Djokovic could surpass Steffi Graf’s record of most consecutive weeks as the world No.The German held the top spot for 377 weeks.The German held the top spot for 377 weeks.
However, Djokovic’s world No.1 ranking could be threatened if he decides to skip the Australian Open in protest against the organisers’ decision to not allow unvaccinated players to compete in the year’s opening major.
Djokovic’s father Srdjan recently said that Novak “probably won’t” play the Australian Open beginning January 17 as the tournament organisers’ decision to not allow unvaccinated players — or players who don’t share their Covid-19 vaccination status — amounts to “blackmail”.
Djokovic has kept the Australian Open organisers and his fans guessing about his Covid-19 vaccination status, adding to the uncertainty over whether he will compete in the major.
The Australian Open director Craig Tiley has categorically stated that only fully vaccinated players will be allowed to compete in the tournament.
Djokovic, the nine-time and defending Australian Open champion, has refused to divulge his vaccination status, or whether he intends to get vaccinated before the event.
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