Novak Djokovic believes there are negatives and positives about being the world no. 1. In a press conference. Djokovic said: 'I think the position itself carries a lot of advantages and some disadvantages. On the negative side you lose that, let's say free time and privacy because it's a very global sport, so tennis players are also very recognized athletes around the world.

On that perspective, it's very positive because you can see how many people around the world appreciate what you do. Obviously, being no. 1 in the world is a pinnacle of this sport ‑ of any sport ‑ and I'm sure that there is so many hundreds of thousands of tennis players around the world who want to be where I am in this moment.

So I am aware of that fact, and that keeps me very grounded and makes me appreciate every single moment spent as the no.

1 in the world.' Commenting on his work in the ATP Player's Council, Djokovic added: 'I was very happy that I kind of contributed on the changes there that are about to happen hopefully in the next couple years for us schedule-wise and some other things.

And, yes, I've tried to take part in those discussions as much as I could. I was delighted that Federer and Nadal were there. That was the idea, you know, us three to get in and try to do something in a favor of the players.

And I think we have done great work.' ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title