Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are set to battle for the No. 1 ranking at the U.S. Open. The simplest scenario for Rafa and Roger is that if one of them wins the title, they will be world No. 1 regardless, but why make things simple when one can make them complicated.
Here’s how Rafa can be world No. 1 after US Open:
- Champion
- Finalist
- Semi-finalist + Federer does not reach final
- Quarter-finalist, 4th Round or 3rd Round + Federer does not reach SF
- 2nd Round + Federer does not reach SF
- 1st Round or Does Not Play + Federer does not reach QF
Here’s how Roger can be world No. 1 after US Open:
- Champion
- Finalist
- Semi-finalist + Nadal does not reach SF
- Quarter-finalist + Nadal does not reach 2R
Who will end the US Open as world No. 1? Tell us in the comments below!
Rafa you deserve to be number 1 and have it for 2018,
Go go go.
Love and prayers,
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
RNF asked, “Who will end the US Open as world No. 1?” Some have said Rafa, some were non-commital, and others have said Fed. So far, it’s a majority for Rafa. My point is, no need to beat up on those who didn’t vote for Rafa. Navdeep’s reponse is the best as far as I’m concerned. It reflects the sentiments I have often expressed here.
RAFA ROCKS THE US OPEN
Honest answer – I don’ t know. And that’s how it should be; sport shouldn’t be predictable. Although I’m getting tired of the ‘who will be #1’ hype, I’m so happy that Rafa is a contender that l keep reading it! Most of all I wish for Rafa to make the most of this chances and do well at USO, I think that’s more important than the ranking, but one leads to the other anyway. As Mac wrote, there’s no reason why Rafa can’t have this. It’s Uncle Toni’s last slam isn’t it? Give it your all Rafa, make Toni, and most of all yourself, proud (I’m sure Toni is anyway, but more is more 🙂 ). Go Rafa!!
Paulina, are you for real? I don’t understand why you are on this website. Your attitude towards Rafa is very negative. Stop wasting your time and energy here and go and post your opinions on the Federer fan website.
It is very easy to misinterpret what someone means when the message is not clear. Paulina’s comment is an example of that. She could be a Rafa fan, she could be a Fed fan, or she could be a fan of both. Maybe she will take the time to clarify.
She went on to explain that she saw Rafa at Cincy and he lost in the 2nd or 3rd round. She finished her comment by saying “may the best one win.” She could mean between Rafa and Fed, her favorite to win is Fed because of Rafa’s early loss at Cincy.
RAFA ROCKS THE US OPEN
Whooaaa Lorna, I stand corrected. I just saw Paulina’s ROGER FEDERER MY DEAR…. seems she has made it clear… a Fed fan AND she has three 👍.
Run for cover…Fed fans have invaded.
RAFA ROCKS THE US OPEN