Novak Djokovic record 'unbelievable' as Barbara Schett backs him to 'get over 400 weeks' at world No. 1

Eurosport's Barbara Schett has backed Novak Djokovic to «get over 400 weeks» at world No. 1 after he surpassed Steffi Graf's record with his 378th week at the top spot in the ATP world rankings. The 35-year-old, who had already broken Roger Federer’s record of 310 weeks as men’s world No.

1, surpassed WTA Tour legend Graf's remarkable tally on Monday when he moved to 378 weeks at the top. Ad Djokovic — who is also level with his great rival Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slam singles titles after he claimed his 10th Australian Open crown — has another Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz, putting him under pressure for the top ranking but has held him off for long enough to secure the record. TennisThe numbers behind Djokovic's record-breaking 378 weeks as No.

15 HOURS AGO Schett, who looked up to Graf when she was a player with the legendary WTA star an icon of the sport, cannot believe what Djokovic has achieved in surpassing the German's extraordinary feat. «Novak Djokovic being the world No. 1 for 378 weeks is seven years, which is unbelievable,» Schett told Eurosport.

«He has surpassed Steffi Graf, who for me was always an idol and a role model. »I had so much respect for her because I played against her and I played in that era. I never thought that somebody would break her record.

Now that has happened with Novak, which is phenomenal. «When he won the Australian Open at the beginning of the year and he became the No. 1 in the world again, I was thinking 'how is that possible?' Exclusive: Djokovic breaking legendary Graf record 'very unique' says Corretja The numbers behind Djokovic's record-breaking 378 weeks as No.