Novak djokovic secures most weeks as number 1

[Deleted member 744633]

20 is Mt Everest
14 is like...

Agreed. We'll be saying the same thing about Federer weeks at No 1 record by the end of the year

 

[NoleIsBoat]

Whoa, I like/respect Novak, but he's not yet a lock for AO21. The favorite? Yes. But even were he to cruise versus "Karate Kid", either Tsit or Med will be a tough challenger. Just enjoy the ride. If it happens (I'm not predicting anything) a 7th YE #1 would be a very big achievement.

100% record in AO SF/F makes him hot favourite for me.

 

[maratha_warrior]

Djoker needs to win AO and WB this year .

Next year , it will be difficult for Nadal and Djokovic to win slams because Stefanos-Daniel will start reaching every semis from now on .
Rafa /djoker will need to beat both youngsters back to back from next year onwards which will be very difficult .

 

[RF-18]

Congrats to Nole! He has finally fullfilled one of his major goals. On to more records!

 

[Deleted member 748597]

100% record in AO SF/F makes him hot favourite for me.

Don't celebrate too early.

 

[King No1e]

 

[upchuck]

I think 350 to 360 is a serious possibility. Don't forget: he's likely to play well and consistently enough this year to own the other big rankings record--most year-end number 1 finishes.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nothing personal, but I don't want a shirt ripping guy who hurts lines personell and yell at ball boys watching over me.

I prefer God. He's my man.

Congrats to Novak on a superb achievement as a tennis player!

100%

 

[pj80]

100% record in AO SF/F makes him hot favourite for me.

I wouldn't be to sure...Med / Tsitsipas can def beat him...even Karatsov can beat him in SF

 

[MichaelNadal]

I wouldn't be to sure...Med / Tsitsipas can def beat him...even Karatsov can beat him in SF

 

[NoleIsBoat]

I wouldn't be to sure...Med / Tsitsipas can def beat him...even Karatsov can beat him in SF

I mean sure, they can win... but I give them 10% at best over BO5 in Australia.

 

[pj80]

I mean sure, they can win... but I give them 10% at best over BO5 in Australia.

I hope you don't get disappointed

 

[NoleIsBoat]

I hope you don't get disappointed

Number 18 coming my friend

 

[PeoplesChamp]

Number 18 coming my friend

It's been coming for a year much like an actual top 5 win. So far, neither has happened.

 

[PeoplesChamp]

Better hope he makes it through Karetsev, Med/Tsits or we'll have the first sustained #1 ever that can't win a slam

 

[President]

I'll never be a fan of his, but credit where credit is due. He really deserves it, his longevity is just outstanding. Better than both Fed and Rafa in that respect IMO, and I like both much better as players than Novak.

 

[NoleIsBoat]

It's been coming for a year much like an actual top 5 win. So far, neither has happened.

Wimbledon stole 2020 title from him, and a freak accident at USO

 

[PeoplesChamp]

Wimbledon stole 2020 title from him, and a freak accident at USO

Reasons don't matter in this case. Results make points and points make ranking. If he doesn't win AO, it will be the weakest sustained run at #1 OF ALL TIME.

 

[Linelicker]

100%

Peace, brother!

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Reasons don't matter in this case. Results make points and points make ranking. If he doesn't win AO, it will be the weakest sustained run at #1 OF ALL TIME.

Not anymore I guess

 

[Hood_Man]

You know there is a thread coming on this from me....citizens of Earth have their greatest world number one in history watching over them while they sleep tonight.

Keep going...

 

[BeatlesFan]

Some Federer fans said in order to consider it a significant achievement, Djokovic will not just need to break it by a significant margin.

Do you ever stop just inventing stuff about Fed fans? Apparently you’re incapable of stopping the endless mendacity. Nobody said that here, we’ve all said it’s a great achievement and all credit to Novak for passing him.

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Do you ever stop just inventing stuff about Fed fans? Apparently you’re incapable of stopping the endless mendacity. Nobody said that here, we’ve all said it’s a great achievement and all credit to Novak for passing him.

I think it was coined by @tennisaddict...but he hasn't been here in over a year

 

[BeatlesFan]

I think it was coined by @tennisaddict...but he hasn't been here in over a year

Oh great, erroneously generalize an entire fan base by one person who wasn’t even a true Fed fan. Astounding brilliance.

 

[ewiewp]

# of weeks is less important than the number of year end #1's. (for which he already tied, no?), when it comes to comparing it to other eras.

 

[CYGS]

I think 350 to 360 is a serious possibility. Don't forget: he's likely to play well and consistently enough this year to own the other big rankings record--most year-end number 1 finishes.

378 weeks at number 1
7 year end number 1
7 WTF
25 slams
40 masters
110 titles
1 CYGS, 1 NCYGS and 1 OSG
2 DCGS, 2 Golden Masters

That’s the absolute maximum I want him to achieve.

 

[ewiewp]

378 weeks at number 1
7 year end number 1
7 WTF
25 slams
40 masters
110 titles
1 CYGS, 1 NCYGS and 1 OSG
2 DCGS, 2 Golden Masters

That’s the absolute maximum I want him to achieve.

7the year end #1 is doable this year, no ?
this stat is more meaningful when comparing it to other eras.

Past eras:
- Sampras at 6 straight year end number 1, only one with official ranking system.
- Laver with 7 YE#1 (1 co-#1, non official ranking)
- Pancho Gonzalez with 8 YE#1 (1 or 2 co-#1's, non official ranking, mixed up eras between pro and amateur)

I fully expected 24+ slams for both Nole and Rafa but COVID-19 situation probably costed them 1 or 2 slams already.

 

[NoleIsBoat]

378 weeks at number 1
7 year end number 1
7 WTF
25 slams
40 masters
110 titles
1 CYGS, 1 NCYGS and 1 OSG
2 DCGS, 2 Golden Masters

That’s the absolute maximum I want him to achieve.

I think this is close to being accurate, except the CYGS will require bit of luck at RG.

I’d say 400 weeks and 8 YE#1 is a conservative estimate.

 

[CYGS]

I think this is close to being accurate, except the CYGS will require bit of luck at RG.

I’d say 400 weeks and 8 YE#1 is a conservative estimate.

To beat all arguments out there.

 

[Phoenix1983]

I think this is close to being accurate, except the CYGS will require bit of luck at RG.

I’d say 400 weeks and 8 YE#1 is a conservative estimate.

He'll achieve none of that.

 

[NoleIsBoat]

He'll achieve none of that.

Gonna be painful few years for you bud

I think Djokovic will win 2 more slams this year to keep the number 1 ranking and his 7th YE#1

Same again 2+ slams next season to achieve all those records I mentioned

 

[Phoenix1983]

Gonna be painful few years for you bud

I think Djokovic will win 2 more slams this year to keep the number 1 ranking and his 7th YE#1

Same again 2+ slams next season to achieve all those records I mentioned

You think he shall win 3 slams this year.

LOL, when has he ever done that except at his absolute peak in 2011 and 2015 ?

 

[NoleIsBoat]

You think he shall win 3 slams this year.

LOL, when has he ever done that except at his absolute peak in 2011 and 2015 ?

He is peaking again. Destroyed the future ATG and in form Medvedev who was on 20 match win streak

 

[reef58]

378 weeks at number 1
7 year end number 1
7 WTF
25 slams
40 masters
110 titles
1 CYGS, 1 NCYGS and 1 OSG
2 DCGS, 2 Golden Masters

That’s the absolute maximum I want him to achieve.

Is that all???

 

[Deleted member 748597]

I wanted Djokovic to win AO to confirm the #1 spot. Now he deserves to break the record.

 

[Phoenix1983]

He is peaking again. Destroyed the future ATG and in form Medvedev who was on 20 match win streak

Who's to say that Medvedev shall prove himself an ATG? Maybe he was just a weak opponent for the Balkan bully boy.

 

[Deleted member 744633]

Do you ever stop just inventing stuff about Fed fans? Apparently you’re incapable of stopping the endless mendacity. Nobody said that here, we’ve all said it’s a great achievement and all credit to Novak for passing him.

Machan ... thanks to @Tennis_Freak99 who pointed out one such user who said that. I read a few others also saying it but admittedly only a few of the fans. Sorry if my post came across as a general statement attributed to the Federer fans. I apologize.

 

[beard]

Do you ever stop just inventing stuff about Fed fans? Apparently you’re incapable of stopping the endless mendacity. Nobody said that here, we’ve all said it’s a great achievement and all credit to Novak for passing him.

Nope, there were multiple posters, Fed fans, posting exactly that...

 

[Deleted member 744633]

He'll achieve none of that.

1983 ... just who is going to stop him? The next big hope couldn't win a single set in the final

400 weeks at No 1 is a distinct possibility for Djokovic. So are many more slams. I donno about 8 but a 7th YE# 1 is almost a certainty at this point.

 

[Deleted member 744633]

Nope, there were multiple posters, Fed fans, posting exactly that...

Thank you Beard! I thought I read that claim by multiple Federer fans here but didn't want to challenge @BeatlesFan because my memory is not that great

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Do you ever stop just inventing stuff about Fed fans? Apparently you’re incapable of stopping the endless mendacity. Nobody said that here, we’ve all said it’s a great achievement and all credit to Novak for passing him.

And all those asterisk threads didn't happen? Were those Fed fans among those 80+ posters that landed on your ignore list so you just didn't notice? Stop cheating readers and get back to crying with that depressed genius of yours that Timmy sent packing.

 

[Deleted member 748597]

And all those asterisk threads didn't happen? Were those Fed fans among those 80+ posters that landed on your ignore list so you just didn't notice? Stop cheating readers and get back to crying with that depressed genius of yours that Timmy sent packing.

Federer fans are knowledgeable Angels. Deal with it, bro.

 

[NoleIsBoat]

Who's to say that Medvedev shall prove himself an ATG? Maybe he was just a weak opponent for the Balkan bully boy.

Maybe so, but my money is on Medvedev winning 5+ slams and a lot of HC big title.

 

[steenkash]

Petchey approved

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1362055438150356994

I love Andy but he should not be in thee equation

 

[Deleted member 744633]

And all those asterisk threads didn't happen? Were those Fed fans among those 80+ posters that landed on your ignore list so you just didn't notice? Stop cheating readers and get back to crying with that depressed genius of yours that Timmy sent packing.

Agreed. Some of the regular Federer fans even said Djokovic only got the weeks at No .1 record because of the rankings freeze

 

[uscwang]

378 weeks at number 1
7 year end number 1
7 WTF
25 slams
40 masters
110 titles
1 CYGS, 1 NCYGS and 1 OSG
2 DCGS, 2 Golden Masters

That’s the absolute maximum I want him to achieve.

Plus stand alone record for AO titles at 10 or 11 or 12. And hopefully a record for USO titles, where he has seriously underperformed.

I hope Novak sets the 7th YE#1 as his goal.

CYGS is really hard at his age. 2020 could have been a missed opportunity.

 

[TheAssassin]

Slow down with some of those expectations folks. A lot can change in a year or two. Take it day by day.

 

[GabeT]

He'll achieve none of that.

Such a downer. Believe!

 

[Deleted member 748597]

Slow down with some of those expectations folks. A lot can change in a year or two. Take it day by day.

 

[TheAssassin]

So that explains NC's panic attacks since the Fritz teargate lol...