Djokovic Makes History as the Oldest World Number One in Tennis

Novak Djokovic, an eminent figure in tennis, recently achieved a significant milestone in his illustrious career by becoming the oldest world number one player. At 36 years and 321 days, Djokovic surpassed his long-time rival Roger Federer, who held the record when he last topped the rankings in June 2018, just one day older than Djokovic. Federer retired from professional tennis in 2022.

In the women’s category, Serena Williams holds the distinction of being the oldest world number one, achieving the feat at the age of 35.

Djokovic’s dominance in the sport is highlighted by his unprecedented 420 weeks spent at the top of the rankings since his debut in 2011, along with eight year-end number one rankings. He continues to maintain his position at the top of the latest ATP rankings, leading ahead of Jannik Sinner, the Australian Open champion.

Among his numerous accolades, Djokovic holds records for the most men’s grand slam titles with 24, the most Masters tournament titles with 40, and the most ATP Finals titles with seven, accumulating a total of 98 career titles.

Despite his remarkable achievements, Djokovic remains focused on upcoming challenges, including his participation in the Monte Carlo Masters, a tournament he has previously won twice. Although he has yet to secure a title in 2024, experiencing setbacks in the Australian Open semi-finals and the third round at Indian Wells, Djokovic continues to display his unwavering commitment to the sport.

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