Novak Djokovic gets his trophy after securing year-end No. 1 ranking for a record-extending 8th time

Novak Djokovic achieved a record-extending 8th year-end No. 1 ranking on Nov 13, securing it with a match win at the ATP Finals. ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi presented Djokovic with the trophy and he celebrated with his team. Djokovic beat Pete Sampras' record of 6 years at No. 1 two years ago and Carlos Alcaraz last year. He won 3 of 4 major titles this year and is now facing Jannik Sinner of Italy. Djokovic is proud of his success and achievement, aiming to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Novak Djokovic received his trophy on November 13 after securing the year-end No. 1 ranking for a record-extending eighth time.

Djokovic needed only a match win at the ATP Finals to be sure of keeping the top spot and the 24-time Grand Slam champion secured it in his opener, beating Holger Rune 7-6 (4), 6-7 (1), 6-3 in a match spanning more than three hours on Sunday and into Monday morning.

On Monday afternoon, ATP president Andrea Gaudenzi presented Djokovic with the trophy for his achievement. Djokovic then posed for pictures with his team of coaches, physical trainers and family members.

“It's obviously the crown of the season, finishing the year as No. 1 in the world is a dream of every tennis player,” Djokovic said.

“It's one of the most difficult things to do in our sport. Winning Grand Slams and being No. 1 in the world are probably the pinnacles of the sport." The 36-year-old Djokovic had already moved ahead of previous record holder Pete Sampras (six years at No. 1) two years ago.

Carlos Alcaraz took the honour last year.

But, Djokovic bounced back this year by winning three of the four major titles and finishing runner-up to Alcaraz at Wimbledon.