Signs of Rafael Nadal overtaking Roger Federer as the world’s greatest tennis player may point to this year's Wimbledon final, but Nadal is actually 4-0 versus Federer this season and the newest Olympic men’s singles gold medalist. Now, Rafa is officially the best player in all of tennis, according to the latest South African Airways ATP Rankings released late Sunday.
Although, Nadal’s record of 160 consecutive weeks in the No. 2 spot is impressive, now the Spaniard has something of which he can really be proud, and that is ending Federer’s 237 week hold on the top ranking. Nadal has gone 64-8 thus far this season, with seven titles including wins at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and three Masters Series events. The 22-year-old has also won eight of his last nine matches on hard courts, the surface at the upcoming U.S. Open.
Although, Nadal’s record of 160 consecutive weeks in the No. 2 spot is impressive, now the Spaniard has something of which he can really be proud, and that is ending Federer’s 237 week hold on the top ranking. Nadal has gone 64-8 thus far this season, with seven titles including wins at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and three Masters Series events. The 22-year-old has also won eight of his last nine matches on hard courts, the surface at the upcoming U.S. Open.
With this notable change in the ATP rankings, let’s introduce you to a new segment here on DOWN THE TEE, “This Week’s Biggest Movers.” Each week, this will feature players in or just recently out of the Top 100 whose rankings have undergone the greatest change since the week.
On the rise:
#71 (+22) Viktor Troicki (SRB) – runner-up at Legg Mason Tennis Classic
#72 (+12) Igor Kunitsyn (RUS) – semifinalist at Legg Mason Tennis Classic
#86 (+12) Federico Gil (POR) – winner of Instanbul Challenger Series event
Moving on down:
#55 (-17) Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) – Two-time Grand Slam champ is just 20-11 this year
#41 (-11) Carlos Moya (ESP) – Former No. 1 was ranked No. 13 earlier this year
#78 (-9) Arnaud Clement (FRA) – Just 5-11 outside of quarterfinal run at Wimbledon
On the rise:
#71 (+22) Viktor Troicki (SRB) – runner-up at Legg Mason Tennis Classic
#72 (+12) Igor Kunitsyn (RUS) – semifinalist at Legg Mason Tennis Classic
#86 (+12) Federico Gil (POR) – winner of Instanbul Challenger Series event
Moving on down:
#55 (-17) Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) – Two-time Grand Slam champ is just 20-11 this year
#41 (-11) Carlos Moya (ESP) – Former No. 1 was ranked No. 13 earlier this year
#78 (-9) Arnaud Clement (FRA) – Just 5-11 outside of quarterfinal run at Wimbledon
Not to be forgotten, Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) continues his ascent up the ATP Rankings after winning his fourth consecutive title on Sunday. Del Potro was ranked just 65 in July following Wimbledon, but his most recent success has bumped him up two spots to No. 17.
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