On February 25, Beijing time, ATP500 Dubai 1/4 final, the big cold goal was born, Djokovic lost 0-2 to the qualifier Viselli, stopped in the top 8 and also lost the world's 1st throne, and now, Medvedev officially reached the world's 1st place, setting 3 records, ending the monopoly of the 4 giants for 18 years!
Djokovic has been sitting in the world's No. 1 position for a total of 361 weeks, and his most recent "reign" began in February 2020, during which time Djokovic won 8 titles, including 3 Grand Slam titles and 3 Masters titles. But earlier this season, Djokovic missed the Australian Open. Today, Djokovic has stopped in the top 8 of the Dubai race and handed over the world's No. 1 throne.
Medvedev set 3 major records.
First, Medvedev became the third men's singles world No. 1 in Russian history, after the previous two people were Kafernikov and Safin; second, since 2004, the world's No. 1 has been dominated by Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray, and now a new face has finally emerged, that is, Medvedev, who broke the monopoly of the 4 giants for 18 years; third, Medvedev became the 27th world No. 1 in ATP history!
It is worth mentioning that Djokovic was very generous and congratulated Medvedev for the first time, "Congratulations, you deserve it!" ”
Of course, Djokovic will not be depressed, and in 2011, when Djokovic reached the Wimbledon final for the first time, he reached the top of the world for the first time, ending Federer and Nadal's eight-year monopoly. Now, 11 years later, Djokovic has spent a total of 361 weeks in the world's No. 1 spot. Djokovic, who is under 35 years old, holds 20 Grand Slams in his hand and equals Nadal's 21 Grand Slams early and is his main goal.
Djokovic will continue to play, "No matter how old I am, I still care about winning every game like everyone else. No matter where it is, as long as I can compete, I will smile and face it. Former World No. 1 said.