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"He does contribute more to the 80 than I do" jokes Novak Djokovic on oldest World Number One with Rohan Bopanna
ATPWednesday, 10 April 2024 at 11:30
Serbia’s legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic has stated that never thought about becoming the oldest player to stay number one in the ATP rankings. The 36-year-old is often regarded as the greatest player in the history of men’s tennis in the singles category, having won as many as 24 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic recently achieved yet another milestone as he became the oldest player in the history of men’s tennis in the singles category to keep the number one spot in the ATP rankings. He overtook Switzerland’s Roger Federer after keeping the top spot at the age of 36 years and 321 days.
The legendary tennis star, who is currently taking part in the Monte-Carlo Masters, was recently quoted in a report where he stated that he never thought about having such a record in the early days of his career and shared an interesting meeting with the doubles number one Rohan Bopanna who is the oldest in the doubles category to hold the top ranking.
“I mean, it’s nice. It’s great,” he said. I met Bopanna yesterday who’s the oldest doubles #1 in history. He said we have a combined age of 80. He does contribute to the 80 more than I do. But it’s fun. To still compete at the highest level & be #1, age almost 37.
“It’s not something I was honestly dreaming of or planning on or thinking would become reality. I think all the work and dedication to the sport and to my body and staying fit is paying off. I’ve been able to maintain the longevity and extend the career for years and years.”
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