Novak Djokovic continues to defy time and logic at 38! The Serb lifted his second ATP title of the season on Saturday in Athens, celebrating his 101st ATP title and moving closer to Roger Federer's 103.
Thus, the Belgrade native added more points to his tally and confirmed himself as the fourth-strongest link in men's tennis after Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.
The veteran also extended his top-5 streak, standing on 837 and matching Rafael Nadal's tally. Djokovic's next and ultimate goal? Roger Federer's 859 weeks in the elite group.
Novak requires five and a half more months in the top-5 to catch the Swiss and grab another ranking record. The Serb is eager to maintain his pace in 2026, especially on the most notable stage.
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At 38 years and nearly six months, Djokovic is among the oldest top-5 players. he cracked the selected group in 2007 and presented incredible resilience and consistency in the previous 18 years.
Despite cutting down his schedule, Novak's results remain elite. The veteran reached the semi-final at all four Majors this year, backing it with two ATP 250 titles and the Miami Open final.
Following his most recent Athens triumph, Djokovic became one of the oldest winners of the ATP title in the Open era, extending his unparalleledlegacy and consistency.
Novak's desire and ability to stay competitive against a new generation of explosive athletes speaks volumes about his discipline, adaptability and hunger to constantly work on his game and evolve.
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His results in 2025, despite a couple of early exits, prove that his precision, mental strength and tactical intelligence continue to set him apart at 38. Eighteen years after cracking the top-5, Djokovic remains among the players to beat, especially on the most notable scene.
