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Djokovic Matches Graf’s Record for Most Weeks at World No. 1

Djokovic Matches Graf's Record for Most Weeks at World No. 1

Novak Djokovic continues to ascend rare rankings air.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion equals Steffi Graf’s all-time record for most weeks at world No. 1 with his 377th week as ATP world No. 1 this week. 

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The reigning Australian Open and Wimbledon winner is already well ahead of Roger Federer (310 weeks), Pete Sampras (286 weeks) and Ivan Lendl (270 weeks) for most week’s as men’s world No. 1.

Djokovic also holds the ATP record for most year-end No. 1 finishes, a feat he’s achieved seven times.

Hall of Famer Graf, who remains the only player in tennis history to win the Golden Grand Slam, initially rose to world No. 1 back in 1987. Graf, like Djokovic, is a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion.

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