Xtra Time Web Desk: Novak Djokovic defies age as he claims the title of the oldest ATP World No. 1 in singles rankings history. This achievement, attained on April 8, sees Djokovic surpassing Roger Federer’s longstanding record. Meanwhile, in the realm of doubles, Rohan Bopanna secures the top spot.
Djokovic’s reign at the top extends to a record-breaking 420 weeks, eclipsing Federer’s previous record by a significant margin of 310 weeks. With an impressive tally of 24 Grand Slam titles, Djokovic stands as the most successful player in tennis history during the Open era. This surpasses Federer’s 20 titles, who himself had exceeded Pete Sampras’ record. Additionally, Djokovic’s Grand Slam count outstrips Rafael Nadal’s 22 titles in Men’s singles, further solidifying his dominance in the sport.
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Djokovic Set to Compete in Monte Carlo Masters:
As he gears up to defend his title at the upcoming French Open starting on May 26, Novak Djokovic has announced his participation in the Monte Carlo Masters clay-court tournament. This marks his first appearance since parting ways with coach Goran Ivanisevic.
In a recent video shared by the ATP Tour on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), Djokovic and Indian player Rohan Bopanna emphasized the significance of experience and dedication in the sport. Djokovic commended Bopanna’s unwavering commitment to training and expressed optimism for potential collaborations in India in the future.
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