Novak Djokovic feels it’s ‘surreal’ to break Steffi Graf’s record of 377 weeks at number one and is proud to surpass a legend of the sport, as per AFP. 

Djokovic started 2023 well by winning his 10th Australian Open crown and 22nd Grand Slam title.

“I still want more achievements,” Djokovic said while speaking to reporters in Dubai. 

AFP

“I’m driven by the goals. I’m as dedicated to the sport really as anybody else. Of course, it’s surreal in a way to be that many weeks world number one, to match Steffi Graf, who is one of the all-time greats of our sport, both men and women. Just being amongst these legendary names is flattering. I’m very proud of it,” he added. 

“I’m getting closer to a hundred percent. Still not there in terms of the game itself, or how I feel on the court. But the important thing is that there is no pain. I don’t have a hindrance to the way I move on the court,” he went on to say. 

AFP

Djokovic turns 36 this year and is currently tied with Rafael Nadal with 22 Grand Slams. 

Nadal will turn 37 in 2023. 

Federer retired last year at 41 and won 20 Grand Slams

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