Few sporting events capture the public imagination like the Olympics, and with the Paris Olympics 2024 around the corner, all eyes will be on the world’s greatest athletes as they compete for medals once more. Athletes from every country on earth will compete across a variety of sports and events for their chance to take home gold from the French capital and write their names into the history books.

From hosts France and the United States to regular heavyweights China and Great Britain, plenty of nations will be looking to top the medal table with impressive performances. So let's take a look at the top 10 athletes to watch out for at Paris Olympics 2024. 

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1. Simone Biles (Gymnastics)

Simone Biles has a great chance at the Paris Olympics 2024 to unite what is perhaps the weakest leg of her stardom, the Olympic one. Although she is the most decorated gymnast in history, with 37 medals in world championships and the Olympic Games, only seven of them are in five-ring events and, of those seven, four are gold. In addition, all of those golds were won in Rio 2016, while in Tokyo she won a silver and a bronze.

2. Sha'Carri Richardson (Athletics)

Having missed out on the Tokyo Olympics 2020 through suspension after an adverse drug test, the sprinter has ensured she has kept expectations in check since, returning with a slew of impressive performances as she looks to put the ghosts of what could have been to rest.

The 23-year-old will be one of Team USA’s flagship names after winning three medals at the World Championships last year. The Olympic debutant will be firmly among the favourites to pick up at least one, and maybe more when she takes to the track in France.

3. Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw)

ATP & WTA Rankings cater to men's singles and doubles players and women's singles and doubles players, respectively. Rankings can be regarded as the ultimate expression of a player's abilities on the field and their current form. Throughout the years, many players have been successful in climbing up the ranking ladder whilst others have fallen short of expectations.

Staying consistent isn't easy, and at times it is impossible to hold the rank with new faces coming into the field. At first glance, it appears impossible. However, in this article, we shall discuss players who have lived up to the adage "Impossible means I'm Possible."

#10. Martina Hingis- 209 Weeks

When it comes to Martina Hingis, her accomplishments know no boundaries. The Swiss star has proven her mettle since winning the Australian Open at the tender age of 16 and reaching the top spot in 1997 at the same age.

Hingis held on to the number-one ranking for 80 consecutive weeks until she was overtaken by Lindsay Davenport in 1998. This was a month after losing to the Americans in the US Open final.

However, regardless of what happened, Hingis refused to give up and snatched the top spot from Davenport in 1999. As a result, she spent a total of 209 weeks as the number one player, but as fate would have it, Jennifer Capriati ascended the ladder to dethrone her.

Probably, She could have been the greatest female tennis player the world had ever seen, but she became enamoured with modelling and was never able to regain her form or ranking. "Fate is a cruel mistress, isn't it? " We ponder at times.

#9. Chris Evert- 260 Weeks

Whilst talking about her achievements, our words would fall inadequate. After all, This American legend holds the honour of being the first woman to officially be recognised as world number one. What an accomplishment! Over nine spells at the top of the women's tennis pile, Evert accumulated 260 weeks in the number one position.

From 1976 until 1985, Evert was in a constant battle for the top spot with Martina Navratilova. However, after years of jaw-dropping collisions, the 'Ice Maiden's ' reign came to an end with Martina fetching the spot. Moreover, Chris Evert's Wonderful journey also earned her a place in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings.

Read more: ATP Tour records: Most titles in tennis career (men's)

#8. Jimmy Conors- 268 Weeks

If you're a tennis enthusiast, you've probably heard this name before. Jimmy Connors has a reputation as a great coach in addition to being a successful player. He also dominated the ATP Rankings for 268 weeks.

The American became the first man in history to cross the 200-week mark. He is also the first person on this list of ATP & WTA Rankings to have won over 100 awards. In addition, Connor has won eight Grand Slams. However, he never managed to win Roland Garros in his life, only reaching the semi-finals four times on the clay court.

Connors retired at the age of 43 after a long career in the sport. His playing technique, particularly his backhands, has inspired the modern era indeed. Also, he coached Maria Sharapova, who rose to World No. 1 in the women's category under his tutelage.

#7. Ivan Lendl- 270 Weeks

Ivan Lendl is a Czech icon who is the only player from his country to ever reach the top of the world rankings. For 270 weeks, he was the top player in the ATP Rankings. He is one of only two players to achieve Rank 1 before winning a Grand Slam.

After ascending to the throne in February 1983, the Czech ruled for a total of 29 weeks before embarking on his three-year reign. He won five of his eight Slam victories over this period of almost 150 weeks, as well as reaching the Wimbledon final twice, in 1986 and 1987, the only times he did so.

Lendl became known as the "Man Who Revolutionized Tennis" after winning eight major titles and 94 titles. He pioneered aggressive baseline power tennis (which can now be observed in Rafael Nadal's game), as well as a combination of forehand and topspin.

Aside from his playing accomplishments, he went on to become a successful coach for Scottish tennis star Andy Murray, guiding him to the number one ranking.

#6. Pete Sampras- 286 Weeks

Pete Sampras is one of the most successful American tennis players on this list. He was the World No.1 for 286 weeks. From April 15, 1996, to March 30, 1998, Sampras held the top spot in the ATP rankings for the longest time.

During his long career, Sampras has won 64 titles. He even won 14 Grand Slam titles over his career, including his 14th on his final appearance at the major event; he is the only player to have done so to date.

Because of his abilities, he rose to the top of the charts and got a place in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings. Opponents dreaded his precise and powerful serves during his playing days. Sampras was even given the moniker 'Pistol Pete'.

Read more: Top 10 fastest serves in Tennis history (ATP recognised)

#5. Roger Federer- 310 Weeks

Roger Federer has won everyone's hearts with his tremendous tennis skills. Fans even gave him the nickname 'The swiss maestro', impressed by the proficiency of his craft. Is there anything that this man hasn't gained? A simple answer would be hatred.

The Swiss maestro is adored by everyone on the planet. With his balletic movements in the court, his poised serves, and his Always-smiling face, he holds a special position in every ardent tennis fan's heart.

King Federer wore the crown of ATP Rank 1 for 310 weeks, the first male player in the history of tennis to cross 300 weeks. He also has a record of 237 straight weeks as Number One.

Accompanied by his utter dominance on grass, Federer earned the title 'King of grass'. To date, he and Martina Navratilova remain the ultimate king and queen in Wimbledon. Moreover, He is regarded as the G.O.A.T. in men's tennis due to his incredible abilities on the court.

#4. Serena Williams- 319 Weeks

Can you believe the 23-time Slam champion first topped the women's rankings on July 8, 2002, when she was only 20 years old? Well, neither can we. After achieving such a record, the young American remained in first place for nearly a year, 57 weeks to be exact, while she won Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open consecutively before adding a second Wimbledon to bring her total Slam tally to five.

From August 2003 to September 2008, Williams was not ranked number one at all. Meanwhile, the top spot changed hands 19 times between seven different women. However, her poised serve, and outstanding netplay propelled her back to the top rank for a month.

In addition, the amazing lady owns the record for the longest streak, which is 186 weeks. As a result of this, she linked hands with Steffi Graf.

Her list of accomplishments is certainly impressive, but there is one more feather that she may be able to introduce to her cap. That is winning 2 more grand slams and in the process, passing Margaret Court as the highest grand slam winner in tennis history (Both men's and women's). However, only time will tell if the 'Momma Smash' is capable of accomplishing such a feat.

#3. Martina Navratilova- 332 Weeks

The situation was not easy for 'The Wimbledon queen,' as her long-time adversary Chris Evert was not willing to give her a field in the WTA rankings. However, after much hard work, Navratilova was able to achieve the top ranking in July 1978. She dethroned Evert from the top, ending her 113-week reign.

In 1978, the 18-time Grand Slam champion won her first Grand Slam and first Wimbledon victory, which propelled her to the top of the rankings.

Well, after all of her hard work, it was finally time for her to bask in the glory of her accomplishments. Therefore, she went on to enjoy nine overall spells at world number one. She was last ranked in that position in August 1987, when she had 16 Slam singles wins under her belt. Her wonderful records placed her in the 3rd position in our list of ATP & WTA Rankings.

#2. Stefi Graff- 377 Weeks

Now, this brings us to the number 1 spot holder on our list of ATP & WTA Rankings. Honestly, our list can't be completed without her. Steffi Graf is a name to reckon with in the world of tennis. Often regarded as the greatest of all time, there might not be a lot of records in the book that the champion player hasn't broken.

Winner of as many as 22 Grand Slam titles, Steffi's presence was enough to send shivers down the spine of her opponents. Steffi's versatility and dominance across different surfaces made her the fan favourite. The extent of the German tennis star's dominance can be gauged by the fact that she held the world's No. 1 ranking for 377 weeks.

Graf first rose to the top of the rankings in August 1987. After breaking the reigning of Evert and Navratilova, Graf enjoyed 186 weeks in the top position on her first spell. Also, the 'Fraulein forehand' didn't just stop there. She went on to create history by completing the Calendar Golden Slam of winning all four Majors and the Olympic gold medal in 1988.

Graf achieved such a performance that the phrase "Golden Slam" was coined. Furthermore, with these accomplishments on her side, she went on to spend 377 weeks as the World's No. 1 tennis player, an astonishing record that remains untouched to date.

#1. Novak Djokovic- 428 Weeks

The 1 member of the 'Big Three' already appeared on this list and thus it leaves the second member of the trio to feature here. Novak Djokovic has been the World Number One for a record 428 weeks while he has won 100 tour-level titles and overtook Stefi Graff's record. Djokovic climbed to No. 1 for the first time in 4 July 2011.

Aside from his rivals Nadal and Federer, Djokovic is one of the most successful players. He deserved to be at the top since he has dominated the court for the past decade. He is also considered to be the 'King of the Australian Open' due to winning the trophy 10 times. Astonishing, isn't it? The Serbian tennis player became the No.1 tennis player for the 11th time on January 11, 2023, as a result of his 4th US Open title.

Note: Stats are up to date till 23/07/2025. Written by Pritha Ghosh and states are updated by Koushik Biswas and Payal Debnath 

Tennis is a unique sport in the world of professional athletics. Unlike team sports, where athletes sign massive guaranteed contracts, tennis players earn their money one match at a time. Prize money is performance-based. For decades, men dominated the tennis earnings landscape, thanks in part to larger purses in men’s events and longer careers at the top. 

But in recent years, the women’s game has surged, producing global superstars who have earned hundreds of millions both on and off the court. The prize money gap has closed dramatically since the early 2000s, especially at Grand Slam events where men and women now compete for equal pay. Still, only a handful of players in history have managed to turn their careers into nine-figure career earnings totals.

Let's take a look at the players with most career earnings in tennis history.

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Most Career Earnings in Tennis History

1. Novak Djokovic | $188,934,053

It is a measure of Novak Djokovic's brilliance and longevity that the 24-time grand slam tournament champion remains by far the highest earner in tennis history. To date, as per the ATP, Djokovic has made over $188 in career earnings, making him the highest earner the sport has ever seen.

In 2022, Reuters reported that Djokovic bought an 80 per cent controlling stake in QuantBioRes, a Danish biotech firm that had been working on a cure for COVID-19 without vaccination, in 2020. Djokovic also invests in his eponymous foundation, which develops early childhood education projects in Serbia.

2. Rafael Nadal | $134,946,100

Rafael Nadal is one of the most successful tennis players in the long history of the sport. The Spaniard has entered the pantheon of tennis greats across his incredible career as a 14-time French Open champion. Nadal also has 22 major singles titles, second behind men's game outright leader Novak Djokovic on 24.

To date, Nadal has made $134,946,100 in career earnings. That makes Nadal the second-highest earner in history behind one of the only players to regularly rival him in recent times in Djokovic. The 38-year-old has raked in more than twice as much across his career as the player immediately behind Federer in the earnings table: Andy Murray. His 2022 Australian Open triumph earned Nadal more than $2m (£1.6m), and his French Open glory was worth around $707,000 (£575,000).

3. Roger Federer | $130,594,339

Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has left an indelible mark on the sport. Swiss maestro dominated men’s tennis for nearly two decades, winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles and a total of 103 ATP titles. Federer retired in September 2022, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him compete against Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as part of the legendary "Big Three." Despite stepping away from the professional circuit, his influence and earnings continue to grow.

Throughout his career, Federer earned $130,594,339 in prize money from ATP tournaments and Grand Slam victories. Federer’s income has been significantly bolstered by sponsorships and endorsements.

4. Serena Williams | $94,816,730

Serena Williams is considered by many to be one of the best female tennis players of all time. She is the highest-earning female player by a mile and is the only female player on this list. Her career on-court earnings top $94,816,730. Serena won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other player, male or female, in the Open Era. She is also a four-time Olympic gold medalist and has won numerous other major titles.

Williams is also one of the most popular endorsement athletes in the world. She earns $15-20 million per year outside of tennis, endorsing companies like Nike and Kraft Foods. In 2004, Williams inked a $40 million deal to produce a fashion line with Nike.

5. Andy Murray | $64,687,542

A three-time major winner and twice an Olympic gold medallist, Andy Murray boasts a career that would leave most professionals envious, even though he had the misfortune of competing at a time when three of the greatest male players in history - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic were at the peak of their powers. Still, the Scot has earned a significant sum of money through prize funds after winning 46 titles in his storied career, while commercial endorsements have added a huge amount to those earnings. 

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Murray earned $64,687,542 throughout his career. Combining on-court and off-court activity in the past few years, Murray makes anywhere between $10m-$15 million per annum across the calendar. Roughly, around $5 million (£4.07 million) per year comes from being on the court, whilst the rest will be distributed through various sponsorship and endorsement agreements.

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6. Alexander Zverev | $53,764,389

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Alexander Zverev has a net worth of $53,764,389. Zverev has earned over $51,800,906 via ATP's official website. Having started playing tennis at a very young age, Alexander Zverev is still considered as the next big thing, and the leader of the Next-Gen, post the big three. His main sources of earnings are his tennis career, as well as the endorsement deals he has signed.

Alexander Zverev is sponsored by numerous top brands and businesses. Adidas, Richard Mille, Head, Peugeot, Z-Zegna, and Rolex are a few of the companies that have partnered with Zverev.

7. Carlos Alcaraz | $47,362,248

Carlos Alcaraz could be on his way to becoming the king of tennis, and he is certainly paid like a superstar already. In 2024, Alcaraz was the highest-earning tennis player in the world, according to Forbes. The Spaniard's net worth was more than $42 million, won through victory on the court and lucrative endorsement deals off of it. 

Alcaraz has earned $47,362,248 in his career on the tennis court. At just 22-years old, he is already a five-time major champion, meaning he has made plenty of deep runs at the most important tournaments and earned the payouts that comes with them. This year, Alcaraz won clay court tournaments in Monte Carlo and Rome, bringing in more than $1 million at each event. His win at the French Open made him $2.9 million.

8. Daniil Medvedev | $46,779,909

A former world No.1, Medvedev is another one of those players who kept his name in the mix during the domination of the ‘Big Three’. Having won a total of 20 ATP titles, with his first being in 2018, Medvedev made his top 10 debut in 2019 and reached six consecutive finals. His biggest win however, came at the 2021 US Open where he walked away as champion. He beat Djokovic in straight sets to become the third Russian man to win a major singles title, and the first to do so since 2005.

Medvedev has earned $46,779,909 in his career earnings so far in July 2025, which puts him in the 8th spot in the all-time career earnings list.

9. Jannik Sinner | $45,682,097

Fresh off his first-ever Wimbledon trophy, Sinner has already worked his way into the top 10 highest earners, at just 23-years-old. There is no question there is a lot more money in the modern-day game, but it is hard to argue that Sinner does not deserve his place on this list due to the sheer amount of success he has already had in his young career. He is the current world No.1 and has won 20 titles, which include four majors; the 2024 and 2025 Australian Open, the 2024 US Open, and the 2025 Wimbledon Championship. 

His recent Wimbledon victory earned him a tidy $4 million - and it is almost inevitable that Sinner will win even more titles and slowly work his way up in the all-time list. Sinner has earned $45,682,097 in his career so far, which puts him in the 9th spot in the all-time career prize money earnings list.

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10. Pete Sampras | $43,280,489

Before retiring as one of the most successful tennis players of all time in 2002, Sampras had won 64 ATP Tour-level titles, including a then record of 14 Grand Slams. His favourite venue was Wimbledon, where he won a staggering seven Championships in just eight years.

Pete has earned $43,280,489 throughout his career. His sponsorships with Nike and Wilson contributed significantly to his wealth.

ATP Tour is basically a global top-tier tennis tour organised for male tennis players by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

The 2025 season is the 35th year and 56th edition of the ATP, organising the global circuit of men's tennis. Jimmy Connors has the record of winning the ATP Tour titles in his career. 

ATP Tour tournaments

The ATP tour tournaments are - ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, ATP 250 and the United Cup.  

ATP Challenger Tour, a level below the ATP Tour, and the ATP Champions Tour for seniors, the Grand Slam tournaments, the Olympic tennis tournament, and the Davis Cup also come under the ATP Tour. However, these tournaments are not governed by the ATP.

Most titles in tennis career (men's)

Here are the male tennis players who have won the most titles in tennis history and created ATP Tour records. 

1. Jimmy Connors | 109 titles

Jimmy Connors is the man with the most ATP singles titles in history. The American has won 109 ATP singles titles. He also holds the record for most ATP matches played and most ATP matches won.

Connors, in his career, has won eight Grand Slam titles, which include one Australian Open, two Wimbledons and a joint-record five US Open titles.

He was the World No.1 for a then-record 160 consecutive weeks and a total of 268 weeks in his career. 

2. Roger Federer | 103 titles

Rodger Federer is the second topper in the list of ATP tour singles titles of the modern era with 103 ATP titles. He is also the record holder for most singles titles at the age of 24.

The former tennis player also has a record 6 ATP finals. Moreover, he was the world's No. 1 tennis player in the ATP rankings for a total of 310 weeks. These 310 weeks include a record 237 consecutive weeks.

Federer has also finished as the year-end No. 1 with a bang 6 times. He clearly dominated the world of tennis in his era with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. He also has 20 Grand Slam titles.

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3. Novak Djokovic | 99 titles

A list of title records is incomplete without the 'Big Three' - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.

Novak has won the 3rd most ATP Tour titles till now, with 99 titles. He is the oldest No. 1 ATP-ranked player in tennis history. He has remained the World's No. 1 for a record consecutive 425 weeks.

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The "Big Titles" of the modern ATP tour consist of four Grand Slam tournaments, all 9 ATP Masters events, and the ATP finals. Djokovic is the only player to win all the "Big Titles".

He has the world record of 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles. His 99 ATP singles titles include a record of 10 Australian Open titles and a record of 40 Masters titles.

Read Also: Most ATP Masters Titles in tennis history

4. Ivan Lendl | 94 titles

Ivan Lendl is often referred to as the ‘Father of modern tennis’.

The Czech-American has won eight Grand Slam titles in his career, which includes two Australian Open titles, three French Open titles and three US Open titles.

Lendl occupied the World No. 1 position for a total of 270 weeks. In his entire career, the former World No. 1 won 94 ATP singles titles.

After his retirement, Lendl went into coaching. He helped Andy Murray win three Grand Slam titles. 

5. Rafael Nadal | 92 titles 

Rafael Nadal is also present on this prestigious list with 92 ATP tour titles.

He was also the world's No. 1-ranked tennis player for a consecutive 209 weeks. In 2008, Nadal became the No. 1 player for the 1st time after his first-ever massive victory against Federer. He also concluded as the No. 1 in the year-end 8 times.

In the history of the ATP Tour, he was one of the most successful teenagers. He became the No. 2 in the world at age 19 and won 16 titles, including his very 1st French Open and also 6 Masters events. 

He has won 22 Grand Slam titles in his career before retiring. Nadal is one of the very few players to achieve the "Career Golden Slam". 

Most titles in tennis career (men's) Top 10 list

ATP Masters 1000 features the nine tennis tournaments' best men's tennis players on the annual ATP Tour calendar. It started with the name ATP Masters Series in 1990.

Novak Djokovic currently holds the most ATP Masters titles in tennis history. Let's have a look at the top tennis players with the most titles in the ATP Masters since the Series began in 1990.

1. Novak Djokovic | 40

Novak Djokovic is the record holder of the most ATP Masters titles with 40 titles.

Novak also completed the set of all nine Masters singles titles in 2018 and became the only tennis player to claim the prestigious Career Golden Masters. He completed his Career Double Golden Masters in the year 2020.

Also, he broke Federer's long-held record in August 2019 after winning his 379th Masters 1000 victory during the Coupe Rogers.

Every ATP Masters Title Won by Novak Djokovic

Read also: Top 10 Oldest No.1 ATP-ranked players in tennis

2. Rafael Nadal | 36

With 36 titles, Rafael Nadal has the second-most position in the ATP Masters since 1990.

He surpassed Roger Federer in this battle among Masters 1000 match win leaders, by moving ahead at the 2019 Rolex Paris Masters. He sits just behind Novak and has reached 52 finals and a record 75 semifinals.

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Nadal's supremacy on clay surfaces started with the Monte Carlo Masters win in 2005, which later on got transferred to the French Open as well. He also won his last ATP Singles title on clay in the Rome Masters 2021.

Every ATP Masters Title Won by Rafael Nadal

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3. Roger Federer | 28

Sitting in the 3rd position, Roger Federer won 28 titles in this series in the entire tennis.

Federer won 103 ATP singles titles, including 20 Grand Slam singles titles and a record six ATP Finals. Roger started by winning the Hamburg Masters in 2002 and then continued his reign on the ATP tour. 

The former World No.1 won his last ATP Singles titles in 2019 when he defeated John Isner in the Miami Masters final.

Every ATP Masters Title Won by Roger Federer

Top 10 men's players with most ATP Masters Titles

Many tennis players have proven themselves to be the best of all not only in the initial years of their career but also continued their legacy in the very end. They have achieved the most success in their career and yet thrived on being the best even during the end years of their career. SportzPoint.com presents you a list of the top 10 oldest number one ATP ranking player in tennis.

10. Thomas Muster | 28 years 186 days

The former world No. 1 player was one of the world's leading clay court players of the 90s. He reached the top of the table on 12 February 1996 and stayed for six weeks at the top of the ATP Rankings till 8 April 1996. He ended his final stint of No. 1 ranking at the age of 28 years and 186 days.

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9. Pete Sampras | 29 years 91 days

At the age of only 21 years and 243 days, Sampras reached the top of the rankings in April 1993. He held the record for most weeks at No.1 for 286 weeks until surpassed by Federer. He started playing professionally in 1988 and ended with a massive win at the 2002 US Open defeating longtime rival Andre Agassi in the finals.

8. John Newcombe | 30 years 11 days

John Newcombe climbed to the top of the Open Era on 3 June 1974 and continued the streak till 28 July of the same year. He spent 8 weeks at the No. 1 and the last time he was at the top was on 30 years and 66 days.

7. Andy Murray | 30 years 90 days

On 7 November 2016, Andy Murray was crowned the ATP ranked No.1 tennis player at the age of 29 years and 176 days. His legacy continued for 41 weeks and ended on 20 August 2017. He is the winner of 3 Grand Slam titles and reached eleven major finals.

Read also: ATP Tour records: Most titles in tennis career (men's)

6. Ivan Lendl | 30 years 150 days

Ivan Lendl stayed at the No. 1 rank for 270 weeks. During a career from 1978 to 1994, he stayed at the top of the table the last time was on 12 August 1990. The former Czech-American player is the winner of 8 Grand Slam titles. Also, he's the first male tennis player who appeared in 19th Grand Slam finals.

5. Jimmy Connors | 30 years and 304 days

Jimmy Connors reached the ATP ranked No. 1 tennis player for the first time in 1974 and spent 268 weeks at the top. During that time, it was a record of 160 consecutive weeks. 20 June 1983 was the final day of being at the No.1. Also, he was the first male player to stay at No.1 for more than 200 weeks.

4. Andre Agassi | 33 years and 100 days

Andre Agassi started playing professional tennis in 1986 and continued till 2006. During these 20 years, he became the first man to win all four Grand Slam singles tournaments on three different surfaces. Before Novak, he was the first man to win four Australian Open singles titles. He reached the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in 1995 and again returned to No. 1 in 1999. Also, he stayed at the top of the rankings for 101 weeks. On April 28, 2003, at the age of 33 years and 100 days, he recaptured the No. 1 ranking. During that time, he was the oldest top-ranked male player, which was later surpassed by Federer in 2018.

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3. Rafael Nadal | 33 years and 244 days

On 18 August 2008, Rafael Nadal was first crowned the No.1 on the ATP Rankings at the age of 22 years and 76 days. Currently, the ATP ranked No. 5 player, has stayed at the top rank of No. 1 in the for 209 weeks. The 35-year-old finished as the year-end No.1 five times and the last time he was at the No.1 position was on 20 January 2020.

2. Roger Federer | 36 years 195 days

Roger Federer is the oldest No.1 ATP-ranked player. At the age of 36 years and 195 days, on 19 February 2018, he became the oldest world No. 1. Also, he clinched the world No.1 position for the most weeks of 310 weeks. This also included a record of 237 consecutive weeks. Lastly, the Swiss player finished as the year-end No. 1 five times.

1. Novak Djokovic | 37 years 5 days

Aged 24 years and 43 days, Novak Djokovic became the ATP ranked world No.1. for the first time on 4 July 2011. His highest streak of being the world No.1 continued for 424th weeks. The 24-time Grand Slam winner broke the record for the oldest No.1 ranked player at the age of 37 years and 5 days old.