Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

The Serbian tennis legend, boasting a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, has commenced his 419th week as the World No. 1 player, further solidifying his dominance in the sport.

At 36 years and 321 days old, he is set to surpass Roger Federer’s record as the oldest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history this week.

Djokovic clinched the top spot for the first time on July 4, 2011, at the age of 24, outpacing his ‘Big 3′ rivals, Federer and Rafael Nadal, who attained the position at 22.

In his remarkable tenure of nearly 13 years as the World No. 1, Djokovic has spent a significant portion atop tennis’ hierarchy, now boasting a record 419 weeks, leaving Federer’s 310 weeks far behind.

While Djokovic reigns as the oldest No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz holds the title of the youngest World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history, achieving the feat at 19 in September 2022.

By surpassing Stefanie Graf’s record of 377 weeks in February 2023, Djokovic further solidified his status as one of the game’s greatest, a feat likely to endure over time.

Entering his fourth decade, Djokovic continues to showcase unparalleled longevity, securing numerous titles since turning 30 in 2017, thanks to his rigorous training regimen and commitment to overall well-being, including yoga, meditation, and a healthy diet.

He credits the emergence of younger talents for propelling him to new heights while maintaining his excellence to compete with the next generation of ATP Tour stars.