Novak Djokovic has finished the year as ATP No. 1 eight times.
His year-end No. 1 seasons were 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2023. This is the ATP record for the most year-end top rankings, and it reflects sustained excellence across more than a decade rather than a single dominant stretch.
Djokovic first claimed the year-end position in 2011 after winning three Grand Slam titles and reaching the top ranking for the first time. His later finishes came across different phases of his career, including 2015, when he won three majors, and 2023, when he returned to the top after a season featuring three Grand Slam victories and his 24th major title.
A common mix-up is confusing year-end No. 1 finishes with total weeks ranked No. 1. The first counts how many seasons ended with Djokovic at the top; the second measures individual weeks. Djokovic also holds the record for most weeks at world No. 1. His eight finishes surpassed Pete Sampras's previous record of six.