Novak Djkovoic: Why Djoker Is World's True No. 1 Overall Player

Even if Novak Djokovic falls in the French Open, he's still the best player in the world.

With matches against Roger Federer and (presumably) Rafael Nadal looming, Djokovic will have a tough time completing the "Djoker Slam." Djokovic certainly could wrap up his fourth straight Grand Slam, but it isn't the most important thing.

Djokovic has absolutely dominated tennis for the last 15 months, and he's deservedly the world's No. 1 player. However, if he falls this weekend, people might start to talk about Djoker being overrated.

That needs to be snuffed out right away.

Federer is still a solid player, but he is well past his prime. He might have a big showing at Wimbledon, but he's going to struggle to win any more Grand Slams.

Nadal has battled injuries and lost winnable matches, but he's still the favorite for at Roland Garros. If he wins, no one should be surprised. Likewise, no one should rank him ahead of Djokovic.

To be the world's best tennis player, one must dominate on different surfaces and win at the biggest tournaments. Nadal has made the final in seven out of the last eight Grand Slams, but he's lost three straight.

Yes, a French Open win would be great for Nadal (it would be his seventh,) but it wouldn't catapult him to the top spot in the world. It would close the gap between him and Djokovic, but Nadal must prove himself at the other Grand Slams to become the true No. 1 player.

Djokovic's play over the last year and a half has been inspired. He's won tournaments in just about every fashion (my favorite is when his back is against the wall,) and you can never bet against him.

When a player dominates tennis like Djokovic has, he deserves respect. There are other great players out there, but Djoker has separated himself.

Regardless of what happens this weekend, Djokovic is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world.