Novak Djokovic Tries To Build Gap Between #1 And #2 In The Tour Rankings

Written by: on 18th March 2013
BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament
Novak Djokovic Tries To Build Gap Between #1 And #2 In The Tour Rankings

epa03628206 Novak Djokovic from Serbia in action against Juan Martin Del Potro from Argentina in their semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, USA, 16 March 2013. Del Potro won to advance to the final against Rafael Nadal of Spain. EPA/MICHAEL NELSON  |

Novak Djokovic is happy to accept both the glory and the drawbacks of his No. 1 status as he prepares to try and open up one of the largest leads in the history of the ATP rankings between the No. 1 and No. 2 players – a possible 5,215 points over Roger Federer.

But the Serb can also take the time to ponder the implications of his successful run at the top of his sport. “I think the position itself carries a lot of advantages and some disadvantages,” said the 25-year-old, who first achieved the top position after Wimbledon, 2011. “On the negative side you lose that, let’s say free time and privacy because it’s a very global sport, so tennis players are also very recognized athletes around the world.

“In perspective it’s very positive because, you can see how many people around the world appreciate what you do. Obviously being No. 1 of the world is a pinnacle of this sport, of any sport, and I’m sure that there is so many hundreds of thousands of tennis players around the world who want to be where I am in this moment.

“I’m aware of that fact, and that keeps me very grounded and makes me appreciate every single moment spent on No. 1.”

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