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.
Well done Rafa. You have been blessed to be able to come back really strong after a long lay off. You are amazing. Good luck & enjoy your stint as #1 for 2013. And all the best for 2014. Vamos
Rafa, you proved me wrong once again! sorry for not believing in you sometimes, what you have done is AMAZING. GRACIAS IDOLO!!!
Felicitaciones! Rafa. bonito trofeo. Mis mejores deseos para el 2014. Saludos
all the way Rafa/. and good luck for the up coming games/ semi final/. God Bless you//Rafa
Rafa will make 2013 his complete success year by taking even the tour finals trophy in London this week end. You are capable Rafa and you deserve it very much. Your fans love you and God also loves you.
Grande Rafa seras el maestro
For anyone who has ever faced a serious injury, Rafael Nadal is a true inspiration. He has more heart & determination than anyone I’ve ever seen. What he has accomplished this year is incredible & so well deserved. Every match Rafa plays, you’re watching history in the making. He is definitely one of the greatest players of all time. VAMOS!
Congratulazioni my King!!!! Bravo Rafa !!! VAMOS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!
This year was like a dream: rediscover how lively is to see Rafa back on tour, how wonderful he is, how much I love to see him smiling, how he can make my day better. I am very happy for him and I wish him good luck for tomorrow, after tomorrow and for 2014!!!! I wish with all my heart to see him play many years to come!!!! Congratulations Rafa!!!
Rafa you deserved it Congratulations and well deserved -keep it up for many years to come my greatest hero ever!!!
The best!!!! El mejor!!!! Bravo Rafa!!!! congrats to fans too!!!! Can’t wait to see you lift and bite the MC 2013!!!! Vamos Rafa!!!!
The best!!!! El mejor!!!! Bravo Rafa!!!! And congrats to fans too!!!! Can’t wait to see you lift and bite the MC 2013!!!! Vamos Rafa!!!!
You are simply the best,congrats Rafa!
Soooo Happppyyyyy for You Rafa,Congratulations, very proud😊❤️
You are realy the best ever. Congrats. Vamos Rafa.
Eres genial, gracias por darnos tantas alegrias, te amo mi Rafa.!
I have never followed Rafa like i did this year, I guess i missed him so much! Following him in every tournament he played makes me feel like I’m part of his emotional journey, like all his fans are, and I feel like a proud parent seeing her baby boy received the highest honors he can get this year. VAMOS RAFA! I hope to see more of you next season!
I totally agree with you!!! Vamoos Rafa!!!
So happy and proud of him! vamossssssss!
this has been the best year ever, i still can’t believe it, so proud of everything rafa has achieved this year, enhorabuena rafa, no.1 siempre
Me encanta para siempre!!!!!!