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Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's record for most weeks as world No. 1
Updated On: 09 March, 2021 10:34 AM IST | London | IANS
18-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic grabbed his ninth Australian Open title last month. Federer had set the record in July 2012, surpassing American Pete Sampras' record of 286 weeks.
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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic celebrates 311 weeks as world number one with his family and supporters in front of family restaurant "Novak" in Belgrade. Pic/AFP
Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic on Monday set a record for most weeks at No. 1 in the 48-year history of the ATP rankings. Djokovic entered his 311th week at the top of the rankings, one week longer than Swiss 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer's record.
18-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic grabbed his ninth Australian Open title last month. Federer had set the record in July 2012, surpassing American Pete Sampras' record of 286 weeks.
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