Rafael Nadal replaced Britain’s Andy Murray at the number one spot on Monday – the first time since July 2014 that the Spaniard has held top spot.
The 15-time Grand Slam winner had his wonderful career marred by injuries ever since he first reached the number one spot in 2008 which saw him lose his place after 141 weeks and has since then been fighting tooth and nail to reclaim it.
However, the tables turned in his favour as his main rivals are currently all out injured; Murray suffering from a hip problem, Roger Federer with a back injury, and Novak Djokovic with an elbow injury.
Men’s tennis Chief, Chris Kermode said Nadal’s return to the top spot “is unprecedented”
“Rafa has been setting records throughout his remarkable career and this one is as impressive as any. It shows incredible dedication and longevity,” Kermode added.
Nadal also had this to say about his recent achievement: “Being number one after all the things that I have been going through the last couple of years is something unbelievable.”
He later told fans on social media: “Today is a special day, going back to number one, I’m very happy.”
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