Two champions, Novak Djokovic, 36, and Rohan Bopanna, 44, are defying the odds and proving that age is just a number with their singles and doubles titles to claim the No. 1 spot in ATP history. On Sunday, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer to become the oldest world number one in the history of the ATP rankings, while Bopanna leads the ATP doubles rankings. “It’s not really a balance. It’s not 50-50. He brings more years to the 80. But I think we are still strong,” Djokovic said in a video shared on X on the ATP Tour Zhong said.

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— ATP Tour (@atptour) April 8, 2024

The pair shared words of wisdom, saying “experience wins out,” adding that tennis offers a variety of valuable lessons

“I would say experience but still being focused on the game every day. I see him countless hours in the gym and in the physio room a little more than before. But it’s great to share the tour experience with you What an incredible moment to be the oldest No. 1 singles and doubles player after all these years,” Djokovic said.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion hopes to achieve something in India soon so they can compete there.

“It’s great for Serbian tennis and Indian tennis and hopefully we’ll be able to do something in India soon and we can play there. I’m really looking forward to it. It’ll be great. We’re old, but gold!” Djokovic said.

The Serbian, on the other hand, entered the Monte Carlo Masters with an 8-3 record this season but has struggled at times, reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open and the third round at Indian Wells.
Djokovic has failed to reach the quarterfinals in any of his past seven ATP Masters 1000 events since winning his second Monte Carlo title in 2015. The top seed is seeking his first title of the season and will be looking to get off to a fast start against Roman Safiulin or a qualifying match.

Meanwhile, in the doubles, Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lead the charge, aiming for their third win of the season after winning the Australian Open and Miami Open.

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