I might need to dust this old thread off again - I first ran it back in 2011, in the old days of the tennis.com forum, and there were plenty of naysayers…
Well even if he does get number 1 he may not keep it if he doesn’t play the fall schedule given how close things are now. If Ruud or Alcaraz or even Medvedev go on a tear, he would lose it quickly probably.
No one deserves to be anything. See what happens when you wish for someone to lose? Your fave is dismissed early. Points are earned, not given. Nads had the opportunity to wrap up the #1 ranking on his own deal this summer. He didn't play Canada, got blindsided early at Cinci and then got booted out of here before the Quarters.
It’s a joke when Casper Ruud can just make the final and lose it and get to number one with zero slams and just being average. Nadal was GOATing throughout the year and his only problem was injuries whether it’s the ribs or the abs which both cost him to miss several tournaments and also lose the momentum. Anyways if Nadal doesn’t get the number one after the US open hopefully it’s because Alcaraz or Ruud actually “win” the US open and not just make the final cause it wouldn’t look good.
I think we are all hoping that if Ruud or Alcaraz get to number 1 it’s because they won this slam.Opportunity this summer? He was coming back from injury and was clearly flat.
So you denigrate your idol w/ talk like that. Maybe you've forgotten but Casper made a slam final already this year and he's been pretty consistent in the masters events. Again, points are earned. And like Sunday said we are all hoping Charlie or Casper will reach #1 because they won the title. In fact, it would actually be an ideal final if both got there and they had to dual for 5 sets to determine who is a maiden slam winner and world #1.Opportunity this summer? He was coming back from injury and was clearly flat.
I really don't think Rafa cares much about the #1. He's #6 on the all-time list, which is good, but he needs 70 more weeks to pass Connors. Never going to happen, so not worth caring about. And he won't get it back this coming week, anyway, given Ruud. YE#1 is still a possibility, I think.
Hi Moxie! I think you know I was just joking around. It is a weird thing, though, to see this:
Hey, Dude! I knew it was a joke about the bribe, but at least one Rafa fan around here was rooting against Alcaraz for the sake of the #1, so I thought it worth pointing out that no one really cares.Hi Moxie! I think you know I was just joking around. It is a weird thing, though, to see this:
Of all the non-Medvedian Next Genners, I wouldn't have expected Casper Ruud to be the next guy to reach #1. Of course he still has to beat that Garfia boy, but at least he's got the live #1 for a few hours...
Not since the days of Sampras & Agassi, One country had their top two countrymen ranked #1 & #2. Congrats to Spain & the 2 top ranked players .
Spain's Alcaraz, Nadal make ATP rankings history
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are the top two ranked men in the world, marking the first time ever that two non-Americans from the same country have held the top two spots in the ATP rankings.www.espn.ph
That is very exciting! Enhorabuena, chicos!Not since the days of Sampras and Agassi,One country had their top two countrymen rank One and Two. Congratulations to Spain and the two top ranked players .
Spain's Alcaraz, Nadal make ATP rankings history
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are the top two ranked men in the world, marking the first time ever that two non-Americans from the same country have held the top two spots in the ATP rankings.
