Nadal admits top spot is under threat

Rafael Nadal believes there is a good chance Novak Djokovic will replace him as world number one this summer.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2011 - 07:59

Rafael Nadal believes there is a good chance Novak Djokovic will replace him as world number one this summer.

Serbian Djokovic stayed unbeaten in 2011 by beating top-ranked Spaniard Nadal in a thrilling Sony Ericsson Open final in Miami.

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