Rafael Nadal breaks records of most consecutive days in top 10

The Spaniard broke into the top 10 in 2005 and since then the Spaniard has not dropped out of the top 10. His stay in the top 10 now sits at 6000 consecutive days which is an absolute all-time record. It’s an incredible testament to his longevity, and the record he holds for most consecutive weeks in the top 10 is unlikely to be broken soon.

As of the start of this week, on September 27, Nadal has spent 836 weeks in a row inside the top 10 in the world. Second on the list is Jimmy Connors on 789 weeks, with Roger Federer in third on 734 weeks. Nadal, who made his debut on the ATP Tour in 2002, made it into the top 10 for the first time in 2005 after winning his first Barcelona title, beating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final.

The Spaniard is currently out of action with a foot injury that has plagued him throughout the season. He will make his return at the 2022 Australian Open next year after fully recovering from his food. That is the plan at least.