Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you...
the new number 1 tennis player in the world...RAFAEL NADAL!
Applause, applause.
Ok, it's not official yet, BUT, IT'S GUARANTEED! :P
Although, Novak Djokovic, world's number 3, ended current number 2, Rafael Nadal's 32-match winning streak with a 6-1, 7-5 semifinal victory (this morning, Manila time) at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati, Rafa is still guaranteed to claim the No. 1 ranking this month after reaching the semifinals with a 7-6(3), 6-1 victory over Ecuadorian Nicolas Lapentti.
Rafa's loss to Djokovic means he will officially take over number 1 for the first time in the South African Airways ATP Rankings on August 18. Had Rafa reached the final, he could have taken over the number 1 spot on August 11. And had he won the title, he could have become the number 1 in the world by Monday, August 4.
Oh well, it's just two weeks. And besides, he really needs to take some time off before he competes in the Beijing Olympics.
For now, let me just say to Federer:
"Your days are numbered. Move over Roger!"
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