That basically everything is possible – Andrey Rublev on his learnings after Novak Djokovic breaks Stefi Graff’s ranking record

Novak Djokovic continues to make and break new records despite being 35. The Serbian has equaled Steffi Graf as the player with the most weeks as the number one in the world (377), since the ATP rankings began in 1973. Thus, Djokovic will break the German record next week.

Djokovic reclaimed the numero uno position in the ATP rankings after winning his 10th Australian Open title in January. The veteran bested Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to win his 22nd Grand Slam and equaled Rafael Nadal’s tally of most Grand Slams in Men’s tennis.

In fact, Djokovic had suffered a hamstring injury before the Happy Slam but he was able to go all the way and dropped a single set on his way to glory.

Andrey Rublev said in the post-match press conference ahead of the Qatar Open, “That basically everything is possible, and that at the age of 35, he still can be the best player of the world and break records. If you do things right, you can perform on the highest level. Doesn’t matter the age. Basically, that’s what it means to me.”

On his improvement, the Russian said, “If I will improve the things that I have to improve, obviously my game and results will be better. Basically the ranking as well.”

Meanwhile, Djokovic defeated Rublev in straight sets in the quarterfinal clash of the Australian Open.

On the other hand, Alexander Zverev reckons Djokovic will break a few more records before he calls it a day in his career.

Alexander Zverev told Gulf News: “I’m sure that he’s going to break a few more records, to be honest. I’m not sure there are many left, but the ones that are left, maybe he will.

“I think over the last 10, 12 years, he has absolutely dominated tennis. There is a reason why he’s been consistently at the top of the game.”