Djokovic seeks top spot

Published November 18, 2008

SHANGHAI, Nov 17: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic set his sights on becoming world number one after moving just 10 points behind second-placed Roger Federer in the rankings with his Masters Cup win.

The Serb, on the brink of breaking Federer and Rafael Nadal’s three-and-a-half year stranglehold on the top two spots, said being crowned the men’s best player was a realistic goal next season.

“Certainly, I believe that I have the quality to reach the top spot in the upcoming year or next couple of years, 10 years. That’s my lifetime goal that I’ve been always trying to achieve,” he said.

“I just want to get my game in the highest possible level.”—AFP

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