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On This Day: Djokovic begins 400th week as World No. 1

Novak Djokovic ushered in a record-extending 400th week atop the PIF ATP Rankings in style in November 2023.

More than 12 years after he first rose to World No. 1, the Serbian downed Jannik Sinner to earn a record seventh title at the coveted Nitto ATP Finals. His reward for that Turin triumph was an unprecedented 400th week at World No. 1, beginning the following day, 20 November 2023.

"It's a pretty good achievement, 400 weeks at No. 1. It's never been done in history,” said Djokovic, who also clinched ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF for a record eighth time that week. “Someone will eventually break it, but hopefully it stays there for a long time.”

Djokovic’s journey to the milestone achievement began on 4 July 2011, when he became the 25th player to join the ATP No. 1 Club. At age 24, Djokovic downed rival Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final, claiming his first of seven triumphs at the All England Club. Djokovic had already secured his debut atop the PIF ATP Rankings by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semi-finals.

Spanning from December 2010 to Roland Garros in 2011, Djokovic enjoyed an impressive 43-match winning streak, only halted by Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the clay-court major. But Djokovic’s dominance was just taking flight. He tallied a standout 70-6 match record in 2011.

Djokovic has at times dominated the sport, collecting 101-tour level trophies and spending a record 428 weeks at No. 1. His 419th week as World No. 1 was historic: On 1 April 2024 — then 36 years and 321 days old — Djokovic surpassed Federer as the oldest No. 1 in PIF ATP Rankings history.

The Belgrade native has lifted a record 24 major titles and 40 ATP Masters 1000 crowns. In 2018 in Cincinnati, Djokovic became the first player in Masters 1000 history to win all nine elite tournaments and complete the career Golden Masters. Two years later, at the same event, Djokovic completed his second career Golden Masters.

With 10 stints as World No. 1, Djokovic has claimed a 485-78 match record (86.1 per cent) while holding that position. His longest consecutive streak as World No. 1 was 122 weeks, from July 2014 to November 2016. On 27 February 2023, Djokovic secured the all-time record across men’s and women’s tennis, overtaking Stefanie Graf with his 378th week in the pole position.

Throughout his two-decade career, Djokovic has shattered records, redefined milestones and turned history into his own personal playground. When it comes to the ATP No. 1 Club, which features 29 players, Djokovic stands in a league of his own.

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