Djokovic 'extremely proud' to break Graf's world No 1 record ahead of Dubai title bid

Novak Djokovic said he was "extremely proud" to break Steffi Graf's record of most weeks at the top of the world rankings.

The Serb competes at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at the top of the men's rankings for a record 378th week, surpassing German great Graf's record at the WTA summit.

He already held the men’s mark, eclipsing Roger Federer’s old ATP standard of 310 weeks in March 2021.

"I'm flattered, obviously. Extremely, extremely proud and happy for this achievement," Djokovic said in a video posted on social media, in which he referred to Graf as "one of the greatest, most legendary, tennis players."

After Djokovic and Graf on the all-time No 1 weeks list are Martina Navratilova, with 332, and Serena Williams, with 319, followed by Federer. The rankings began in the 1970s.

Djokovic has finished seven years atop the ATP, another men’s record.

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