Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, secured his record-extending eighth ATP Year-End No. 1 finish by defeating Holger Rune in his opening match at the ATP Finals. This achievement marks Djokovic's 400th week at the top of the ATP Rankings, starting on November 20. Throughout 2023, he spent 25 weeks in the No. 1 spot.
Djokovic's journey to clinch the year-end No. 1 position involved a closely contested battle with Spain's 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz. The top spot in the ATP Rankings exchanged hands seven times between Djokovic and the young Spanish player during the 2023 season.
The 36-year-old Serbian further solidified his status as the oldest player in ATP Rankings history to secure the year-end No. 1 spot. Djokovic previously achieved this feat at the age of 34, and he surpassed his own record by accomplishing it again at the age of 36.
With eight year-end No. 1 finishes, Djokovic surpasses Pete Sampras, who holds second place on the historic list with six year-end No. 1 campaigns. Djokovic's remarkable consistency and dominance in the sport are evident with this achievement, securing the honor in eight of the last 13 seasons.
In 2023, Djokovic claimed six titles, tying with Alcaraz for the most on the ATP Tour. His victories included three of the four major tournaments—Australian Open, Roland Garros, and the US Open. As a 24-time major champion, Djokovic stands alone with the most major titles in men's tennis history. Additionally, he won in Cincinnati and Paris, adding two more ATP Masters 1000 trophies to his illustrious collection.
(With Agency Inputs)
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