Jannik Sinner overtakes Novak Djokovic in his first stint for most consecutive weeks as World No. 1 🤯
Roger Federer tops this list at a whopping 237 weeks đź’™
Here’s the latest update: Jannik Sinner has now surpassed Novak Djokovic’s first No. 1 streak—Sinner reached 54 consecutive weeks at World No. 1, eclipsing Djokovic’s initial 53-week run (which started on July 4, 2011) (as.com).
However, when it comes to the longest unbeaten reign in ATP history, Roger Federer remains unchallenged. His streak of 237 consecutive weeks at World No. 1 (from February 2, 2004 to August 17, 2008) is the all-time record (tennis.com).
🏆 Ranking the longest first-time No. 1 streaks
| Player | Weeks (consecutive at No. 1, first stint) |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 237 weeks (Feb 2, 2004 – Aug 17, 2008) |
| Jimmy Connors | 160 weeks (Jul 29, 1974 – Aug 22, 1977) |
| Ivan Lendl | 157 weeks (1985–1988) |
| Novak Djokovic | 53 weeks (Jul 2011 onward) |
| Jannik Sinner | 54 weeks (Jun 2024 onward) |
Sinner now ranks fourth on this list, just ahead of Djokovic (atptour.com, tennis.com).
🎾 Why Federer’s 237-week streak is legendary
- It remains the longest consecutive run at No. 1 in ATP rankings history, across both men’s and women’s circuits (tennis.com).
- During this dominant era, Federer claimed 43 titles, including 10 Grand Slams, three year-end ATP Finals, and 13 Masters 1000 trophies (atptour.com).
- That streak began after he dethroned Andy Roddick at the 2004 Australian Open and ended when Rafael Nadal took over on August 17, 2008 (tennis.com).
A comparison of No. 1 streaks
- Longest-ever consecutive weeks at No. 1 (all time): 237 weeks – Roger Federer (tennis.com).
- Longest first stint: Federer again with 237 weeks.
- Currently active streaks: Jannik Sinner leads with 54 weeks, now overtaking Djokovic’s 53-week debut stretch (as.com).
In summary:
- Jannik Sinner has achieved 54 weeks atop the ATP rankings in his debut, overtaking Djokovic’s first run.
- But the all-time benchmark for consecutive weeks at No. 1 still belongs to Roger Federer at 237 weeks, a record many consider untouchable.
If you’d like, I can provide a deeper dive into the stats or how these streaks compare to other metrics (like overall weeks at No. 1 or Grand Slam counts). Just say the word!
- as.com
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