Handsomely suited Rafael Nadal received his Year End No.1 trophy on November 9 in London, before the scheduled Round Robin match between Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro. Rafa cinched the top ranking after his second RR win at the ATP World Tour Finals over Stanislas Wawrinka earlier this week. The season is just a couple of days away from being over, but this day is emotional in that it reminds us that this time just 12 months ago, we missed Rafa deeply and weren’t sure how long it would take him to return to top form. Rafa has come a long way.
The trophy commemorates a dream comeback year for Rafa, who showed us all that indeed, doing his best and never giving up are part of his forte. As fans, we were happy to see him simply return to the tour; what he accomplished has been an enormous gift, the proverbial icing on the cake. Simply, thank you, Rafa. We couldn’t be prouder of you.
Fellow Rafans, please feel free to comment below and share with the rest of us how you feel. Let’s wish Rafa the best in the semifinals. No matter what, though, 2013 will always be a special year for us – the year of the return of King Rafa.
So happy and proud of you Rafa! Vamos!! Wish you the championship of this ATP Tour! God bless.
what I find consistently with him is his humility. He did not trash Federer nor does he ever demean his opponents on or off the courts. Very refreshing and he is a magnificent player. He always gives his opponents praise, thanks the fans, organizers, ball kids. He is a true sportsman and GENTLEMAN. Have watched and favoured him sinc his first French Open Win. Margot
I agree with you. He is so humble and very considerate of his opponents. Not boasting of his wins and his position as No.1 in the rankings. Vamos Rafa. God bless!
You look like an angel, Rafa….
congrats Rafa,,,,, you really deserve as a no 1 again ,,,,,,vamosssssss
CONGRATULATIONS Rafa……you really deserve it than any body else …..I am so very happy that you are back…..you make my Day complete everytime I wacth you play…..wish you GOODLUCK AND GOOD HEALTH…..AND may GOD BLESS you more.
Humility in your greatness. Men’s tennis has really missed you when you were out for 7 months. We missed you, You bring the Umph and buzz back into men’s tennis again! And in the process you showed everyone the King that you are and reminded everyone again what they have been missing. Am so proud of your accomplishments this year. So happy to see you back at No. 1 coz you truly deserves it. Now go get your teeth mark on that ATP World Tour Finals trophy! Vamos Rafa!
I have watched you since your 1st French Open and your tennis is excellent and your behaviour on and off the court is exemplary. Congrats on a job well done and a great comeback.. Best of luck. Many more to come.!!!!!!!!!!
What a phenomenal achievement Rafa, you deserve this honour and I thank your coaching team, family and fans for being there for you always. You’ll always be my number one player.