Novak Djokovic has equalled Roger Federer's all-time record for most weeks as the world No.1 in men's tennis, holding the top spot for the 310th week.
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Djokovic's ninth Australian Open title last month guaranteed that he would surpass Federer's record on March 8, having equalled it on Monday.
After reaching another milestone in his illustrious career, Djokovic may now look to adjust his schedule and make it his top priority to overhaul Federer and Rafa Nadal's joint-record of 20 grand slam titles.
"Now, after achieving the historic number one for the longest weeks at number one, it's going to be a relief for me because I'm going to focus all my attention on slams mostly," the Serb had said after his title triumph in Melbourne.
Djokovic said when going for the No. 1 ranking, a player must compete for the entire season and play well at all tournaments, but now he could think differently.
"My goals will adapt and will shift a little bit, which means that I will have to adjust also my calendar - not have to, but I will have an opportunity to do that," he said.
"As a father and a husband I'm really looking forward to that."
This is Djokovic's fifth stint atop the world rankings.
The 33-year-old reclaimed the top spot from Nadal in February last year and finished as the year-end No.1 for the sixth time - tying the record set by American great Pete Sampras.
Australian Associated Press
