Novak Djokovic likely does not know this, but he has achieved another incredible milestone this week! The 24-time Major winner, who prepares for the Shanghai Masters, is enjoying his 800th week in the top-4.
Djokovic continues to redefine tennis longevity and excellence, adding another milestone to his tally and standing only four top-4 weeks behind the record holder, Roger Federer.
If the Serb repeats last year's deep run in Shanghai, he will likely keep Taylor Fritz behind and embrace more top-4 weeks, which would allow him to pass Roger and stand at the top.
At 38, Novak remains one of the world's most formidable competitors in men's tennis. The 38-year-old contested all four Major semi-finals this season, along the Miami Masters final and his 100th ATP title in Geneva.
His ability to stay among the game's elite two decades after debuting on the most notable stage underscores Djokovic's exceptional talent and his unmatched discipline and adaptability to different conditions and rivals over the years.
The Belgrade native cracked the top-4 after reaching the Wimbledon semi-final in 2007. Novak proved his incredible consistency by remaining in the top-4 for ten years, embracing 525 consecutive weeks in that group and owning the second-longest streak after Jimmy Connors' 651!
Struggling with an injury and the lack of form, Djokovic stayed away from the mentioned group for over a year. He regained his composure in 2018 and cracked the top-4 following the US Open.
The Serb generated another notable streak and stood in the top-4 for nearly four years, reducing the gap to Federer. Novak added more weeks to his tally in 2023 and 2024 before dropping out until August this year.
Djokovic secured another top-4 spot at 38 following the US Open last month and arranged the ultimate chase with the Swiss. Novak is celebrating his 800th top-4 week ahead of his Shanghai Masters campaign.
He has to go further than Taylor Fritz to stay in that group and almost secure to pass Roger and clinch another notable record. The recent milestone highlights Djokovic's everlasting evolution that has kept him competitive against various generations.
His 800 top-4 weeks reinforce his legacy as one of tennis' most consistent and enduring forces. At 38, he defies an era and continues to set standards for what greatness can look like with the 40th birthday around the corner.
