Djokovic returns to the top-5 and enlarges a historic record: can he reach 900 weeks?

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Novak Djokovic once again finds himself among the top five in the ATP ranking, continuing to add to one of those records that help illustrate his longevity. The Serbian reaches 867 weeks in the Top-5, an absolute record ahead of Roger Federer (859) and Rafael Nadal (837), making it increasingly conceivable to imagine him reaching the impressive milestone of 900.

Achieving this will depend on how long he can maintain his position in this privileged zone. At 39 years old, Djokovic continues to be competitive against virtually the entire circuit, although he is facing more difficulties in sustaining significant efforts and overcoming Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the two players who have taken the generational lead.

Djokovic pursues another longevity challenge

Ending 2026 within the Top-5 would represent another extraordinary feat and reinforce his intention to extend his career for much longer. Novak has already expressed his desire to try to make it to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, a goal that will require carefully managing his schedule.

Ranking update
Another week, another #Djokovic record (without him even playing this time)!
Novak returns to the Top5, where he will spend his 867th week, beating his own record.#Federer is 2nd with 859 Top5 weeks.#Zverev is N15 (288wks), #Alcaraz N18 (210), #Sinner N27 (148) pic.twitter.com/oMdR0wOfYz

— Philippe A (@PhilBlack09) July 27, 2026

In fact, there are doubts about his participation in Cincinnati. The main goal is to arrive in optimal condition for the US Open, where he will once again pursue another Grand Slam.

There is also much at stake from a ranking perspective. Placing himself among the top four before New York would be of immense value, as it would allow him to avoid facing Sinner and Alcaraz until potential semifinals. However, the challenge seems daunting: Djokovic is 980 points behind Felix Auger-Aliassime.

While deciding how to approach the North American tour, Novak continues to make history simply by remaining among the best. His 867 weeks in the Top-5 are remarkable, and if he manages to stay there in the coming months, reaching 900 weeks will no longer seem like a remote possibility.

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