Djokovic Sets New ATP Record, Leaves Federer Behind Again
Novak Djokovic has added another major milestone to his career.
The Serbian star has now completed 860 weeks in the Top 5 of the ATP rankings, the most in history. He moves past Roger Federer, who previously held the record with 859 weeks.
Djokovic is currently ranked World No. 4 and reached this landmark during the week of April 20, 2026.
Djokovic in ATP rankings
Djokovic’s numbers highlight unmatched consistency at the highest level.
Most career weeks in ATP Top 5:
- 860 weeks – Novak Djokovic
- 859 weeks – Roger Federer
- 837 weeks – Rafael Nadal
The ATP rankings system began in August 1973, making this one of the most significant long-term records in tennis.
Djokovic first entered the Top 5 on June 11, 2007. Since then, he has remained among in the top-five list for nearly two decades.
Breakdown of Djokovic’s 860 weeks in Top 5
Djokovic’s ranking distribution shows how long he has stayed at the very top:
- No. 1: 428 weeks
- No. 2: 171 weeks
- No. 3: 165 weeks
- No. 4: 59 weeks (including April 20, 2026)
- No. 5: 37 weeks
Out of his 860 weeks:
- 49.8% (428 weeks) were spent at No. 1
- 69.7% (599 weeks) in the Top 2
- 88.8% (764 weeks) in the Top 3
- 95.7% (823 weeks) in the Top 4
Djokovic holds the record for most weeks at No. 1 as well, with 428 weeks, far ahead of Federer’s 310 weeks.
At 38 years old, Djokovic continues to compete at the highest level.
When he crossed 400 weeks at No. 1, he became the first male or female player in history to achieve that mark.
He is also a 24-time Grand Slam champion, the highest in men’s tennis history.
Even though he is not playing at the Madrid Masters this week, this milestone underlines his longevity and dominance. Click here to make your Madrid Masters predictions.
What’s next for Djokovic?
Djokovic is expected to return for the Rome Masters (May 6-17) at Foro Italico.
Another major record is also within reach.
He is currently on 939 career weeks in the Top 10, the second-highest in ATP history. Federer leads with 968 weeks.
If Djokovic maintains his ranking, he could break that record as early as November 2026.
Final Word
Novak Djokovic’s latest record adds to an already unmatched legacy.
From entering the Top 5 in 2007 to leading the rankings for 428 weeks, his consistency has set new standards in tennis.
With more records still within reach, Djokovic’s dominance in the ATP rankings continues.