Former World No. 6 Chanda Rubin has now given her thoughts on Novak Djokovic’s latest milestone. While speaking with Tennis Channel on Saturday, Rubin pointed out how impressive it is that Djokovic has managed to achieve as many records as he has in the era of the Big 3.

She also highlighted that the 34-year-old could soon break another record - most Masters 1000 titles - when he walks out to play in Sunday’s final against Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic currently has 36 Masters 1000 titles to his name, which is the joint-highest tally ever alongside Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic has enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career in 2021. He won three of the four Majors on offer, while also finishing as the runner-up in the fourth.

In March, the Serb broke Roger Federer’s record of most weeks as World No. 1. And in July, he drew level with the Swiss and Rafael Nadal in the all-time Slam race by winning his 20th.

Chanda Rubin lavished praise on Novak Djokovic’s season, and opined that the Serb often doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

The American further pointed out that Novak Djokovic can wear down even top players like Hubert Hurkacz. The latter has proven tough to beat for all opponents he has faced this year, but Djokovic managed to outlast him on Saturday.

Chanda Rubin also believes Djokovic finishing seven years as World No. 1 is a “tremendous achievement” given that he has had to fight for the position with Nadal and Federer in numerous seasons.

Novak Djokovic’s feat goes up there with Chris Evert winning Majors in 13 consecutive years: Pam Shriver

22-time doubles Slam champion Pam Shriver was also part of the discussion on Tennis Channel alongside Chanda Rubin. And Shriver threw her weight behind Rubin’s point about Djokovic achieving his milestones in the era of the Big 3.

She opined that the Serb’s feat of seven year-end No. 1 finishes is at par with Chris Evert’s record of winning at least one Major title 13 years in a row.

Evert won her first Slam in 1974 and the last in 1986. It is pertinent to note, however, that Evert won 18 Majors in 13 years - and not 13 in 13, as Shriver mentioned.

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