Nadal takes over number one spot

Rafael Nadal has been confirmed as the new world number one in men’s tennis, knocking Roger Federer off top spot for the first time in 237 weeks.

Nadal takes over number one spot

Rafael Nadal has been confirmed as the new world number one in men’s tennis, knocking Roger Federer off top spot for the first time in 237 weeks.

The 22-year-old Spaniard, who had been number two behind Federer for 160 of those weeks, has had an incredible season.

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