The post Roland Garros rankings are up.
Rafael Nadal, despite withdrawing before the Round of 32 with a wrist injury, rises into an all-important top four spot after Stan Wawrinka failed to defend his title, losing to Andy Murray in the semi-finals.
Rafa is now in the box seat to be seeded No. 4 at Wimbledon – if he recovers from injury in time.
Race to London: Rafa is #3 in the year to date rankings.
Source: ATP World Tour, Live Tennis
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Something is wrong with the ranking table shown here. It is impossible to have 16,950 points.
VAMOS RAFA.💖 ALL THE WAY.
HAPPY TO KNOW YOU ARE NOW WORLD NO 4. GREAT NEWS. HOPE YOUR WRIST IS DOING A BIT BETTER. SOMETIMES AS FANS WE DO GET A LIL GREEDY N TRY TO GET SOME MORE OF OUR IDOL PLAYING. WE PUSH SOMETIMES, BUT AS TRULY SAID, TENNIS WITHOUT YOU N ROGER IS BORING.
EVERYBODY KNEW WHO WAS GOING TO WIN THE FRENCH OPEN FINALS.
ANYWAY YOU TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR HEALTH 🍅 🍇 🍈 🍉 🍐 🍑 🍒 🍓 🍍 🍎 🍏 🍊 🍋.
WE NEED TO SEE YOU SOON. LOVELY PICS OF YOU ENJOYING YOUR BIRTHDAY . WE ARE BLEST TO HAVE YOU, YOU WILL ALWAYS OCCUPY A PART OF OUR HEARTS.
OUR LOVE , PRAYERS N WELL WISHES ARE WITH YOU.
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YOU RAFA.💖 ALWAYS.
Agree with you all. I wasn’t a big tennis fan before Rafa so can take it or leave it when he’s not around.
RAFA IS ALWAYS MY NUMBER 1
Well deserved Rafa. I hardly watched RG this year as tennis tournaments are not the same without our Champ. Vamos Rafa!
I watched the Final, fell asleep after the third Set, n woke up suddenly to the beginning of a previous final between Rafa n Roger F., which was really exciting. I live in Perth, WesternAustralia, so it was early hours of the morning! In my opinion Rafa, I think you would have won that Cup. Djokovic did not play that well n Murray played worse. I am remembering you in my prayers Rafa n askingGod to let you be 100 percent fit for Wimbledon. I am glad you had a great time on your Birthday. God bless you. Vamos Rafa. Your Aussie Abuela. 😇😀😊
Same here. With sadness in my heart, I too watched the finals or at least, tried to watch the finals. Because, just like you, I fell asleep after the third set. Ho-hum match really. Oh how I miss Rafa. Warm regards, Madam Shirley — Rafa’s abuela from Australia. Greetings from Rafa’s abuela in Manila.
Numbers don’t mean much when You are Always #1*****
How I agree with all your comments. Without Rafa it’s not the same. I too have followed him since he was a youngster and have so many hours of sheer joy. Vamos Rafa.
I agree with most comments posted, tennis, whatever the tournament is simply not the same when Rafa is not there, I have followed him since he was about 17 or 18 and was hooked!!!
He never disappoints in his attitude to the game, chasing down every ball from beginning to end of match. That said, If not for Wimbledon then would hope he will be for Rio to carry the flag for Spain would be absolutely perfect for him having missed in 2012 due to injury. So every best wish for your speedy recovery. Vamos a million times
Agree with most of the comments, Rafa is certainly missed from any tournament weather it be a 250 event to the grand slams, such is his aura and charisma. Would love to see him well for Wimbledon but more importantly for Rio. Get well soon Rafa. 🐥🐧🐂
I agree when Rafa is not in the tournament the thrill is gone for me as well.
I did watch the men’s final. Congrats to Novak and also Andy for making his first
FO final but there was no passion, drama or excitement. Just another day at the office.
However, the Men’s double final was just spectacular. Congrats to Marc and Feliciano
for winning their very first Grand-slam title. Also congrats to Garbine for winning the women’s title. What a great day for Spanish tennis. Way to go!!!
I agree with all of your comments. I was just thinking about the fact that Rafa wants to be able to go to the Olympics this time as it may be his last opportunity for this honor so he may not make it to or through Wimbledon in that regard. He is also my favorite and I do lose interest to an extent when he is not in a tournament. I am still enjoying watching tennis but it’s not the same without him. My sister and I have attended the Western Southern Open for the past two years and have been disappointed because Rafa was not there the first year, last year we just missed seeing him play by a day but did see him practice a few times, and this year we bought the whole week of the tournament because we figured this was a good comeback year for him. Keeping our fingers crossed! We love the whole experience of going to a tournament but without Rafa’s passionate play, it won’t be the same. Get well Rafa!
I would like to see Rafa at Wimbledon even if he doesn’t go all the way,mens tennis just isnt the same without him, in fact its boring.
Agree 100%
Rafael will do what is best for him. Enjoy the time; he has often said that tennis is a sport, but it does not supersede life. What a difference in atmosphere
and emotion in yesterday’s final compared with any Federer/Nadal match! This has been a golden era, and Roger and Rafa’s charisma is unmatchable. While the athletic talent is there, it is , at times, painful to witness Murray’s angst, and Djokovic’s wild- eyed stare. The French Open has lost its elegance without Roger
and Rafael, top women players complaining, and even Sharapova’s screeching
presence. We look forward to a better 2017!👑🏆❤️
Rafa needs to consider adding a professional to his team like Agassi or John McEnroe to challenge Djokovic and reduce injuries as well.
His game is no longer fit to his age. His footwork becomes much slower compared to his prime. Also whenever Rafa is feeling good with his flat shot like in 2014 and 2016, his wrist has problem again and again. I don’t think it’s just bad luck, it’s like a technical problem.
If Agassi joined his team, Rafa’s return of serve would become more dangerous and with Rafa’s speed, he would be able to challenge Djokovic to win more slams again.
Rafa is 30 now. He doesn’t have much time left. If he continues like this with Toni, i don’t think we-fans can see him last long like Roger Federer.
uncle Toni won’t go away. his ego is too huge to admit to his LACK of coaching skills. He’s ruined Rafa’s chance of being the GOAT.
With all due respect Sosa you do not appear to know anything about Tony or Rafa Nadal. Their thoughts and feelings are on this matter they have made clear – you should check them out. Tony is very open so is the rest of the team – Rafa is not. If Tony Nadal stopped coaching Rafa the tennis world would be foaming at the mouth to have him as a coach – believe me!
As for who is the GOAT it is purely subjective because it cannot really be measured by number of wins or trophies.
Rafael’ s focus is being fit and well for the Olympics. He missed out 4 years ago and wants to carry the flag for Spain. He would be unwise to risk further injury in the meantime. I was in Roland Garros and so dull without him. it is not up to any of us to tell him what to do. I hope to see him back being competitive again. Lovely to see Gabrine and Lopez winning.
how cares about olympics? another injury and virus infection?
Rafa cares! He missed out on the last one because of injury.
That’s great news for Rafa , but if he’s out of the game for a while I wonder how long he will stay at that position
I fear that it is highly unlikely Rafa will play Wimbledon, as much as we would all love to see him. He does not want to risk missing the Olympics again. We all know life is unfair, and certainly the same is true of tennis. While Rafa has had more than his share of injuries, I always then think of Del Potro, who has suffered much more. I am just grateful whenever I can see Rafa play.
Get well soon. Tennis is nothing without you. Vamos Rafa!!!
The way I see it Rafa won’t play at Wimbledon. He is my all time favourite tennis player but I think he should stop playing tennis as much as I want him to compete and win again I dont think it will happen.