herios
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Due to Sasha's loss today, we can say hello to the new and first time #3 ranked player in the world.
Juan Martin DelPotro.
Shocking he never got to #3. Thought he had in 2009 and quite frankly he should have. He had a better year than Djoker and Murray by any measure.
He came close
Just needed a deep run in AO 2010 but lost in 4R to Cilic in 5 sets and then was sidelined till Bangkok Open in September
Even in 09 it is shocking he didn't make it. He won USO, QF of AO, SF of RG, final of Montreal (I think), and final of YEC.
Even in 09 it is shocking he didn't make it. He won USO, QF of AO, SF of RG, final of Montreal (I think), and final of YEC.
You are correct, despite that he finished 2009 only 5.
He passed Murray in early Jan. for a few weeks peaking at #4, then all went downhill from there.
I totally forgot how Novak managed to remain #3. Just looked it up.
Novak won Paris masters, Dubai, Beijing and Basel all 500 events and Belgrad. And finals in MC, Miami, Rome and Cincy.
These have earned enough points to the tally to keep him in the top 3.