Friday Five: The longest serving ATP No.1s

There’s a chance )albeit slim) that Andy Murray could surpass Novak Djokovic at the top of men’s tennis this weekend. With that in mind, we thought it apt to take a wander through the record books and find out which men’s players have spent the most amount of time at the top of the world.

: 5. Fifth on the all-time list, Novak Djokovic first hit the top of the world in July 2011. He’s amassed a total of 223 weeks (and counting) at the summit of men’s tennis, and is 122 (and counting) consecutively. Photo: Getty Images

: 4. Jimmy Connors recorded more career wins than any other man, but is only fourth on the list. The American managed 268 weeks on top of the world (84 consecutively). Photo: Getty Images

: 3. Eight-time Major champion Ivan Lendl topped the ATP rankings for a total of 270 weeks. He made his debut on the top spot in in February 1983. Photo: Getty Images

: 2. Pete Sampras spent a total of 286 weeks at the top of the world. The American, who first hit the top spot in April 1993, including 102 consecutively. Photo: Getty Images

: 1. Roger Federer first topped the world in February 2004. He spent a total of 302 weeks at No.1, including 237 consecutively. Photo: Getty Images

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