It is “surreal,” according to Novak Djokovic, to surpass one of the greatest players in history, Steffi Graf, who held the top ranking for 377 weeks, and he is proud of himself for doing so.
In Dubai, where he will compete in his first tournament since winning his 10th Australian Open title and his record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title last month, the Serbian will spend his 378th week at the top of the men’s tennis world.
I still want to accomplish more,” Djokovic said to reporters on Sunday while in Dubai.
“The objectives motivate me. Really, I’m just as committed to the sport as everyone else is.
Being the world number one for that many weeks and matching Steffi Graf—one of the greatest players of all time in both men’s and women’s sports—is obviously surreal in some ways. It is an honor to be listed among these illustrious names. I’m quite pleased with it.
