The post Shanghai Masters rankings are up.
Rafael Nadal has dropped one place to 6th spot in the ATP singles rankings after being eliminated in the second round at the Shanghai Masters.
Andy Murray has closed the gap to Novak Djokovic to less than 2,500 points as he bids to become world No 1 for the first time. If Andy wins titles in Austria and France he could end Djokovic’s 27-month reign as world No 1 as early as November 7, although that will depend also on the 29-year-old Serbian not reaching the final in Paris.
ATP World Tour rankings – top 10 as of Monday 17 October:
| # | Name | Nationality | Points | Tournaments |
| 1. | Djokovic Novak | Serbia | 12900 | 17 |
| 2. | Murray Andy | United Kingdom | 10485 | 17 |
| 3. | Wawrinka Stan | Switzerland | 5820 | 21 |
| 4. | Raonic Milos | Canada | 4690 | 17 |
| 5. | Nishikori Kei | Japan | 4650 | 19 |
| 6. | Nadal Rafael | Spain | 4380 | 19 |
| 7. | Monfils Gael | France | 3815 | 18 |
| 8. | Federer Roger | Switzerland | 3720 | 16 |
| 9. | Berdych Tomas | Czech Republic | 3300 | 22 |
| 10. | Thiem Dominic | Austria | 3250 | 28 |
In the 52 week rankings, the year to date rankings, Rafa is still #7.
| # | Name | Nationality | Points | Tournaments |
| 1. | Djokovic Novak | Serbia | 10600 | 15 |
| 2. | Murray Andy | United Kingdom | 9685 | 15 |
| 3. | Wawrinka Stan | Switzerland | 5060 | 18 |
| 4. | Raonic Milos | Canada | 4690 | 16 |
| 5. | Nishikori Kei | Japan | 4360 | 18 |
| 6. | Monfils Gael | France | 3625 | 17 |
| 7. | Nadal Rafael | Spain | 3300 | 17 |
| 8. | Thiem Dominic | Austria | 3205 | 25 |
| 9. | Berdych Tomas | Czech Republic | 2880 | 19 |
| 10. | Goffin David | Belgium | 2645 | 22 |
Source: AP, ATP World Tour
vamos Rafa you are the best 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
Ce n est que partie remise rafa reviendra pr la nouvelle saison et reprendra sa place qui est la sienne ds le big four ! Je le soutiens de façon inconditionnelle 👑👑👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤
whatever his ranking, it really doesnt matter as he will always be number one for me.
The general consensus on the online tennis forums is that it’s over. Even the most optimistic Nadal followers realize it now. Thank you for everything Rafa. It is a pity you threw away the last three years (and the other ones that would still be in the pipeline, hadn’t you been so incredibly stubborn).
This site always has the best photos!
Thank you 🙂
Always followed u Rafa…. mais il est peut être tems de mettre fin à ta carrière et profiter des bons moments…. jouer au golf (sport que tu adores)… faire du bateau et profiter de bons moments avec ceux que tu aimes.
I’m sure rafa dropped to no 10 at one point in 2015 – it matters not
Yes, he did , Susie.
I recall that happening but he bounced back.
Whether he will this time remains to be seen.
he has a lot of points to defend at Basel, Paris masters and WTF so if he doesn’t play in those or he gets disappointing results he will drop more.
All we can do is support him. He has given us many years of breathtaking tennis. But he is not a machine. He is going to wear down sooner or later.A new or additional coach cannot revive a worn out body. That’s my opinion anyway.
But I could be wrong. It’s just how I see it.
Rafa my hero whatever the ranking.!!
Always with you <3
La numeracion no importa, lo que verdaderamenteimporta es la calidad de jurgo y tu Rafa eres increible, Vamos Rafa cambia tu equipo
cela m’est égal qu’il ait perdu une place , je veux qu’il continue à jouer , la saison est à terminer
vamos Rafa , n’abandonne pas !
Rafa will always be Numero UNO with the fans no matter where he places on the ATP ranking system.
Viva la Rafa forever!!!!!!!!
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Tu as raison Nelly Rafa ne dolt pas abandonner trop de gens seraient déçus et lui aime trop ce sport
A great shame for Rafa but maybe not unexpected ,he will need to play the rest of this year to try and defend his 1,080 points. Good luck toAndy on trying to make the number one spot, if not this year then the start of next . Behind you Rafa whatever decision you make for the rest of the season.