Novak Djokovic 'an inspiration to all of us' - Rune hails world No. 1 for breaking 'really incredible' record

Rising ATP Tour star Holger Rune has branded Novak Djokovic «an inspiration to all of us» after the Serb surpassed Steffi Graf's record for weeks at world No. 1 on Monday. Djokovic eclipsed Graf’s legendary mark this week as he prepares to make his first appearance since winning the 2023 Australian Open in January at the Dubai Tennis Free Championships.

Ad In 2021, Djokovic moved past Roger Federer’s men’s benchmark of 310 weeks at the top of the ATP rankings, the same year he came just one match away from completing a historic calendar Grand Slam — an elusive feat involving winning all four majors in a single year. ATP DohaMedvedev urges ATP to look at 'super fluffy' balls due to injury worries2 HOURS AGO For Rune, what the 35-year-old has achieved is «something really incredible» with his staggering longevity and consistency something that is an «inspiration» to everyone on the tennis circuit. «It's something really incredible that he continues to play like this,» Rune said at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco.

«The level that he has been showing for many years is tremendous. »That he has been able to win the Australian Open and practically every tournament that he plays at his age is an inspiration to all of us." Exclusive: ‘I never thought this record could be broken’ – Becker on Djokovic surpassing Graf Djokovic world No. 1 record 'unbelievable' as Schett backs him to 'get over 400 weeks' Exclusive: Djokovic breaking legendary Graf record 'very unique' says Corretja Eurosport's Boris Becker says he “never thought” Graf’s record of 377 weeks as world No.

1 would be beaten, describing his former charge's achievement to beat it as “unbelievable”. “It’s an unbelievable achievement,” Becker told Eurosport. “I never thought