Novak Djokovic passes Rafael Nadal in most ATP matches played, who is also in top 10?
ATPThursday, 02 November 2023 at 22:30
Novak
Djokovic surpassed Rafael Nadal in the number of matches played on the ATP Tour
after defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry by 6-3, 6-2 in the 2023 Paris Masters.
The World
No. 1 has shown that, at 36 years old, he remains competitive in all the
tournaments he plays. He has won three Grand Slams this year and boasts a 47-5
record in 2023, despite participating in only 11 tournaments thus far.
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With his
victory in the first round of the Paris-Bercy, the Serbian reached a total of
1,289 matches played in his career since his debut in 2003. This incredible
journey includes 96 titles, 24 of them in Grand Slams, and earnings of over
$175 million, a record for any tennis player of all time.
This
achievement propelled him to the fourth spot among the tennis players with the
most matches played, surpassing his great rival Rafael Nadal, who stands at
1,288 matches since his debut in 2001 with 1068-220 record.
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Djokovic
doesn't appear to be contemplating retirement anytime soon and may continue
climbing the list. The closest player ahead is Ivan Lendl, who totaled 1,310
matches in his 17-year career, which means Djokovic is just 21 matches behind.
However,
advancing further among the players with the most matches played would be a
more challenging feat for Djokovic. Roger Federer, in the second place, has
more than 200 matches on Lendl, and the top spot belongs to Jimmy Connors, who
boasts over 1,550 matches in his career. Here is the list of players with the
most matches played in their careers:
1. Jimmy
Connors: 1557
2. Roger
Federer: 1526
3. Ivan
Lendl: 1310
4. Novak
Djokovic: 1289
5. Rafael
Nadal: 1288
6. Guillermo
Vilas: 1248
7. Ilie
Nastase: 1242
8. Andre
Agassi: 1144
9. David
Ferrer: 1111
10. Stan Smith:
1084.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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