He joins American Pete Sampras in having now ended the year as the highest-ranked player six times, with rivals Federer and Nadal both doing so on five occasions, despite the former not doing so since 2009.
Federer, now 39 and having not played since Melbourne back in January, still boasts the highest total of weeks at No 1 with 310.
But Djokovic is rapidly closing in on 300 and asked if it’s inevitable he will take over Sampras’ year-end No 1 record and also usurp Federer’s feat, Hantuchova added: “Yeah I think so, just because he’s younger, fresher and his fitness levels are higher than I’ve ever seen.
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“He’s got that hunger, that motivation inside of him which I really find so admirable, for all three guys, Rafa, Roger, Novak.
“To still have that hunger after everything they’ve achieved, I do believe they’re better because of each other, they keep pushing each other.
“Novak I feel like has still got a lot of miles in his legs and as long as he can stay healthy and motivated, I don’t see what could stop him.”
Former Tennis Professional and current Sports Broadcaster and Social Influencer Daniela Hantuchova interviews highly successful guests from the world of sports, entertainment, and culture on her podcast The Real DNA. Daniela pursues the common thread or the DNA of what breeds success at the highest levels. You can listen here.