Novak Djokovic surpasses yet another Roger Federer record

The Serbian will skip this week’s Madrid Open.

Novak Djokovic keeps making tennis history. The Serbian star has spent over 16 years in the elite ranks. Fans call him the G.O.A.T. for good reason. At age 38, the veteran still competes at the top level.

Notably, Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles. He holds records for most weeks at No. 1, with 428 weeks so far. He has beaten legends like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal many times. Despite incurring injuries, he keeps adding new feathers to his cap every day, while making history.

This week marks a special moment for the icon. Official ATP rankings which started in 1973, have given the champion a special moment. Djokovic has stayed strong through it all. He faces tough competition from young stars like Carlos Alcaraz. But his consistency stands out!

Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer’s top five record

Djokovic now has stood out in 860 weeks in the ATP Top five. This beats Federer’s previous mark of 859 weeks. Rafael Nadal sits at 837. It’s his 860th week starting April 20, 2026. He is currently No. 4.

Of those weeks, 428 came at No. 1. Federer had 310. Djokovic spent 171 weeks at No. 2, 165 at No. 3, 59 at No. 4, and 37 at No. 5. Nearly half his Top 5 time was as world No. 1. That’s 49.8%. He owned 69.7% in the Top 2 and 88.8% in the Top 3.

He also nears Federer’s Top 10 record. Djokovic has 939 Top 10 weeks. Federer had 968. He could break it by November if he stays fit.

Injuries challenge him now. A shoulder issue forced him to skip Madrid Open. He lost early in Indian Wells to Jack Draper. He skipped Miami and Monte Carlo too. His 2026 record is 7-2. French Open looms. Djokovic is aiming for a record 25th Major after losing the Australian Open final to Alcaraz. Going forward, fitness is going to be key for him to break this prestigious record.