Djokovic Overtakes Federer & Nadal: Sets All-Time ATP Record.

Novak Djokovic becomes the only men’s player in history to spend more than 400 weeks as world No. 1 — a historic milestone that eclipses Federer and Nadal.

Novak Djokovic has once again rewritten tennis history by becoming the only men’s player to spend over 400 weeks as the ATP World No. 1. This achievement places him ahead of legendary rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, strengthening his claim as one of the greatest players in tennis history.

🔹 A Historic New Benchmark

Djokovic’s latest milestone marks a defining moment in the Open Era.
He has now crossed 400+ weeks at No. 1, a record no male player has ever achieved.
This surpasses:

• Roger Federer – 310 weeks
• Pete Sampras – 286 weeks
• Rafael Nadal – 209 weeks

The gap shows Djokovic’s unmatched longevity, consistency, and dominance across multiple generations of competitors.

🔹 Dominance Over Multiple Eras

Djokovic first became world No. 1 in 2011, and since then he has delivered success over various periods of his career.
His time at the top has spanned:

• The Federer–Nadal prime era
• The rise of Andy Murray
• The new generation led by Alcaraz, Zverev, and Sinner

His ability to reinvent his game, adapt his strategy, and maintain peak physical fitness has allowed him to remain ahead for more than a decade.

🔹 Why This Record Matters

In tennis, the most weeks at No. 1 is considered one of the strongest indicators of a player’s long-term greatness.
It reflects:

• Consistency
• Tournament success
• Ranking dominance
• Performance across all surfaces

With this record, Djokovic strengthens his position in the GOAT debate, as he now holds key all-time achievements including:

• Most Grand Slam titles
• Most ATP Masters 1000 titles
• Most ATP Finals titles
• Now: Most weeks ranked No. 1

🔹 Reaction From the Tennis World

Players, analysts, and fans have praised Djokovic for his unmatched competitive spirit.
Many consider this achievement a testament to his incredible work ethic, mental strength, and ability to thrive under pressure.

Federer, Nadal, and other top figures are expected to react publicly as the tennis world celebrates one of its biggest milestones.

🔹 What’s Next for Djokovic?

Even after crossing this historic benchmark, Djokovic is showing no signs of slowing down.
His goals now include:

• Extending his Grand Slam lead
• Adding more ATP Masters titles
• Setting new longevity records as he competes beyond the age of 36

Tennis experts believe Djokovic could continue breaking records well into the next few seasons.