Who is the Current No 1 in Men’s Tennis?
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions of fans all over the world. This is why it is no surprise that the players who reach the top of the rankings are held in such high regard. So who is the current No 1 in men’s tennis?
Novak Djokovic
As of April 2021, the current No 1 in men’s tennis is Novak Djokovic from Serbia. The 33-year-old professional tennis player has been playing tennis since a young age and has won 78 singles titles in his career, including 17 Grand Slam titles. He is currently ranked No 1 in the ATP rankings, making him the most successful male tennis player in the modern era.
Career Achievements
Djokovic has achieved a lot in his career. He has won the Australian Open 9 times, the French Open once, the US Open 3 times and Wimbledon 5 times. He has also won the ATP Finals a record 6 times, and is the only man to have achieved the Career Grand Slam – winning all four major tournaments in one year. He is also the first man to have won all 9 Masters 1000 titles, and is the holder of the longest match winning streak in history.
Ranking
Djokovic has been consistently ranked No 1 in the ATP rankings since 2018. He has held the top spot for 252 weeks, and is currently the oldest man to be ranked No 1. He is also the first player to have held all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously for two separate periods in his career.
Records
Djokovic holds a number of records in the sport. He has won the most ATP Finals titles (6), the most Masters 1000 titles (36), the most titles in a single season (11), the most consecutive titles (6) and the most consecutive finals (14). He also holds the record for the most match wins in a single season (82) and most consecutive match wins (41).
Style of Play
Djokovic is known for his aggressive style of play, which makes him one of the most dangerous players on the court. His serve is one of the strongest in the game, and he is capable of hitting powerful shots from all parts of the court. He is also known for his defensive skills and his ability to turn defense into offense.
Grand Slam Titles
Djokovic is one of the most successful players in Grand Slam history. He has won 17 Grand Slam titles, which puts him in second place behind Roger Federer’s 20 titles. He has won the Australian Open 9 times, the French Open once, the US Open 3 times and Wimbledon 5 times.
Personal Life
Djokovic is married to Jelena Djokovic, and they have two children together. He is a devout Christian and is very active in the charity world, having founded the Novak Djokovic Foundation which works to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.
Rivals
Djokovic’s main rivals are Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. He has faced them both in a number of Grand Slam finals and always manages to come out on top. He holds a 24-22 record against Federer and a 28-26 record against Nadal.
Legacy
Djokovic is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He has achieved an incredible amount in his career and will be remembered as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court.
Conclusion
Novak Djokovic is the current No 1 in men’s tennis, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He has achieved a huge amount in his career, with 17 Grand Slam titles, numerous records and a 252-week tenure at No 1 in the ATP rankings. He is also the first man to have achieved the Career Grand Slam, and is the most successful male tennis player in the modern era.