Rafael Nadal - Still World #1

Despite the defeat to Novak in Indian Wells Rafa has increased his points from last year. As of today's rankings he has 12630 points, a massive 3920 point lead over newly established number 2, Novak Djokovic.

Once again Rafa will be defending SF points in Miami (360)

Rankings

Rafael Nadal - Still World #1

ATP top 10 as of February 14 (previous ranking in parenthesis):

1. (1) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 12,390
2. (2) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 7,965
3. (3) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 7,880
4. (4) Robin Soderling, Sweden, 5,955
5. (5) Andy Murray, Britain, 5,760
6. (6) David Ferrer, Spain, 4,570
7. (7) Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 4,320
8. (8) Andy Roddick, United States, 3,325
9. (9) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,140
10. (11) Juergen Melzer, Austria, 2,865.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal maintained his clear lead at the top of the ATP men’s tennis rankings issued on Monday.

There was no change in points for the leading players, with Nadal ahead of Roger Federer of Switzerland and Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

Juergen Melzer of Austria re-entered the top 10 in tenth position.

ATP Rankings as of 06/12/2010

Rafael Nadal held a big lead in the final ATP rankings of the year while third-placed Novak Djokovic gained a few points by virtue of Serbia’s Davis Cup triumph on Sunday.

Nadal tops the rankings issued on Monday with 12,450 points from Roger Federer, who has 9,145. Nadal had already assured himself of the 2010 top spot several months ago.

Djokovic added 135 points to his tally for now 6,165 points with two singles rubbers wins as Serbia defeated France in the Davis Cup final on the weekend.

ATP top 10 as of December 6 (previous ranking in parenthesis):

1. (1) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 12,450 points

2. (2) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 9,145

3. (3) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 6,165

4. (4) Andy Murray, Britain, 5,760

5. (5) Robin Soderling, Sweden, 5,580

6. (6) Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 3,955

7. (7) David Ferrer, Spain, 3,735

8. (8) Andy Roddick, United States, 3,665

9. (9) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,240

10. (10) Mikhail Yuzhny, Russia, 2,920.

Courtesy: The Hindu

ATP rankings - 29/11/2010

Rafael Nadal has finished the year firmly atop the world rankings despite losing to Roger Federer in the ATP Tour Championship final in London on Sunday.

The Spaniard has 12,450 points, 3,305 ahead of Federer whom he replaced at the top after winning the French Open and Wimbledon during the summer. Nadal went on to win the US Open, while Federer took the year's first Grand Slam title in Australia.

Andy Murray, meanwhile, moved back above Robin Soderling to fourth place on the back of his run into the semi-finals in London.

Nadal and Federer have filled the year-ending top two spots in the world rankings since 2005.

World Top 20:-

1. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 12,450 pts

2. Roger Federer (SUI) 9145

3. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6035

4. Andy Murray (GBR) 5760 (+1)

5. Robin Soderling (SWE) 5580 (-1)

6. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 3955

7. David Ferrer (ESP) 3735

8. Andy Roddick (USA) 3665

9. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 3240

10. Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) 2920

11. Jürgen Melzer (AUT) 2785

12. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 2485

13. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 2345

14. Marin Cilic (CRO) 2300

15. Nicolas Almagro (ESP) 2160

16. Mardy Fish (USA) 1991

17. Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) 1965

18. Sam Querrey (USA) 1860

19. John Isner (USA) 1850

20. Marcos Bagdhatis (CYP) 1785

Courtesy: Times of India

Rankings as of 22/11/2010

Rafael Nadal of Spain stayed well ahead of an unchanged leading 10 in the men’s ATP tennis rankings released on Monday as the world’s top players do battle in London.

There was no movement in the top positions and points as the ATP World Tour Finals got underway in London on Sunday.

The eight-man season finale at the O2 Arena in London will have no outcome on the position of year-ending number one as Nadal has already secured that honour with three Grand Slam crowns this season.

Nadal has a lead of nearly 4,000 points over second-placed Roger Federer of Switzerland and has more than double the points of third-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

ATP top 10 as of November 22 (previous ranking in parenthesis):

1. (1) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 11,450 points
2. (2) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 7,645
3. (3) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 5,635
4. (4) Robin Soderling, Sweden, 5,380
5. (5) Andy Murray, Britain, 5,360
6. (6) Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 3,755
7. (7) David Ferrer, Spain, 3,735
8. (8) Andy Roddick, US, 3,665
9. (9) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,240
10.(10) Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 2,920.

Rankings as of 15/11/2010

Robin Soderling is up to a career-best fourth in the world rankings following his first Masters title win on Sunday in Paris.

The 26-year-old Swede moves ahead of Andy Murray and closes in on Novak Djokovic, last year's winner in Paris who fell early this time around and loses a hefty wad of points.

Rafael Nadal remains top of the rankings and is certain of staying there to end the year no matter what happens in next week's closing ATP Tour Championships in London.

ATP top 20

1. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 11,450 pts
2. Roger Federer (SUI) 7645
3. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 5635
4. Robin Soderling (SWE) 5380 (+1)
5. Andy Murray (GBR) 5360 (-1)
6. Tomas Berdych (CZE) 3755
7. David Ferrer (ESP) 3735
8. Andy Roddick (USA) 3665
9. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 3240
10. Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) 2920
11. Jurgen Melzer (AUT) 2785 (+1)
12. Gal Monfils (FRA) 2485 (+2)
13. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 2345
14. Marin Cilic (CRO) 2300 (+1)
15. Nicolas Almagro (ESP) 2160 (+1)
16. Mardy Fish (USA) 1991 (+2)
17. Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) 1965
18. Sam Querrey (USA) 1860 (+2)
19. John Isner (USA) 1850
20. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) 1785 (+1)

Courtesy: Ninemsn

Rankings as of 08/11/2010

Main mover this week was Verdasco dropping 2 places to 9th. Ferrer's win in Valencia has seen him leapfrog Roddick in the Race for London.

Roger Federer, who on Sunday won his home event in Basle, has closed the gap on Rafael Nadal in the latest men’s top 10 tennis rankings issued by ATP on Monday.

Nadal still has a convincing lead of more than 4,000 points, but Federer closed the gap by 200 points and could move even closer with a good showing at the Paris Masters this week.

ATP top 10 as of November 8 (previous ranking in parenthesis):

1. (1) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 11,880 points
2. (2) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 7,695
3. (3) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 6,945
4. (4) Andy Murray, Britain, 5,670
5. (5) Robin Soderling, Sweden, 4,960
6. (6) Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 3,710
7. (8) David Ferrer, Spain, 3,645
8. (9) Andy Roddick, US, 3,485
9. (7) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,240
10. (10) Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 2,955.

ATP rankings - 01/11/2010

ATP top 10 as of November 1 (previous ranking in parenthesis)

1. (1) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 11,880
2. (2) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 7,495
3. (3) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 7,145
4. (4) Andy Murray, Britain, 6,125
5. (5) Robin Soderling, Sweden, 4,780
6. (6) Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 3,715
7 (7) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,330
8. (8) David Ferrer, Spain, 3,325
9. (9) Andy Roddick, US, 3,260
10.(10) Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 3,210

As you can see there is no change in the Top 10

ATP Rankings as of 25.10.2010

Rafael Nadal continues to hold a clear lead in a largely unchanged top 10 in the men’s tennis rankings released by the ATP on Monday.

The Spaniard is unchanged on 11,880 points, with former number one Roger Federer, who last week regained second spot, improving slightly to 7,495.

In the only movement in the leading 10, Andy Roddick of the United States gains a place to ninth, with Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny slipping down one to 10th.

ATP top 10 as of October 25 (previous ranking in parenthesis):

1. (1) Rafael Nadal, Spain, 11,880 points

2. (2) Roger Federer, Switzerland, 7,495

3. (3) Novak Djokovic, Serbia, 7,145

4. (4) Andy Murray, Britain, 6,125

5. (5) Robin Soderling, Sweden, 4,780

6. (6) Tomas Berdych, Czech Republic, 3,715

7  (7) Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 3,330

8. (8) David Ferrer, Spain, 3,325

9. (10) Andy Roddick, US, 3,260

10. (9) Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 3,105.

Courtesy: The Hindu