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After winning the tournament in Rome, Jelena Djokovic encourages her husband in pursuit of the great records. Her message is clear: My Novak will catch them all!
First, he applauded his lover for his Masters record, Novak Djokovics compares 36 new titles to Rafael Nadal’s 35 titles. And then point to Federer. The 34-year-old was ranked No. 1 in the world. At the top Roger Federer with 310 weeks as world number 1. Second is her husband, who has now left Pete Sampras behind at 287 weeks.
- Roger Federer (Sz), 310 weeks
- Novak Djokovic, 287 years old
- Pete Sampras (US), 286
- Ivan Lendl (Tsch / USA), 270
- Jummy Connors (United States), 268
- Rafael Nadal (Es), 209
The Serb is dangerously close to the Swiss and Jelena can already plan the record position. In 23 weeks, on March 1, 2021, she can catch up with Federer and then surpass her. After the success in Rome, Djokovic will surely remain number 1 in the world until November 9, 2020, when he will already be 293 weeks old.
Djokovic: “Federer’s records are my biggest goals”
From the way he plays, it can hardly be assumed that he will soon be ousted from the throne. Especially since Federer’s records are his great motivation. «I know I can beat Roger in the first months of 2021. I am very close, in a great position. I’m healthy and I play well, ”says the 33-year-old with confidence. “My two biggest goals as a professional tennis player are to break Roger’s record with the most number of weeks as No. 1 and win as many Grand Slams as possible.”
- Roger Federer (Sz), 20 Grand Slam titles
- Rafael Nadal (Sp), 19 years old
- Novak Djokovic (Serbian), 17
- Pete Sampras (US), 14
- Roy Emerson (Australia), 12 years old
While the first record seems almost certain, the race for the Grand Slam crown will be more exciting. With the US Open scandal, Djokovic missed a great opportunity and winning three major tournaments is not easy. Especially since Rafael Nadal is a third candidate in the career and can match Federer at the French Open. (SME)
