Novak Djokovic’s reign as the World No. 1 shows no signs of ending soon, with projections indicating that by early April, he will have spent twice as many weeks in the top spot as Rafael Nadal.
Currently holding 9,855 points, Djokovic’s position at the summit is secure until at least April 1st. This assurance was solidified following Carlos Alcaraz’s unfortunate injury and subsequent exit from the Rio Open.
Alcaraz’s injury means he will drop 300 ranking points, landing him at 8,805 when the rankings update on February 26th. This renders it mathematically impossible for anyone, including Alcaraz, to displace Djokovic before April.
Djokovic is on track to reach a total of 418 weeks as the World No. 1, exactly twice the number of weeks Nadal has held the position.
Djokovic initially ascended to the top ranking in 2011 after triumphing at Wimbledon. His journey to the summit was cemented with a victory over Jo Wilfried Tsonga in the semifinals, followed by a win over Nadal in the final, marking the first of his seven Wimbledon titles.
His current stint as No. 1 began at the US Open last year. Djokovic secured his return to the top spot after winning his first-round match and went on to claim the title, his third Grand Slam of the year and 24th overall, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Nadal, on the other hand, claimed the World No. 1 ranking in 2008, a year marked by his maiden Wimbledon victory and Olympic gold medal.
