2014-the last time that Rafa reigned supreme at the top of the rankings. And now after a rough journey he is back where he belongs. It was a close battle at the top of the chart between Roger and Rafa, but Roger’s as well as Murray’s withdrawal from the Cincinnati open this week guaranteed Rafa’s rise to the top spot. We take a look at some of the reactions that went up on the social networking site twitter.
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Roger Federer withdraws from Cincinnati with back injury to hand world No 1 ranking to… telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2017/08…
Nadal to replace Murray as World No 1 next week with Federer pulling out of Cincinnati indianexpress.com/article/sports…
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Rafael Nadal redeviendra n°1 mondial s'il rallie les demi-finales du Masters 1000 de Montréal ow.ly/6zjf30eatdx
Roger Federer's injury helps Rafael Nadal reclaim top spot for the first time in more than two years: ab.co/2w7rGL1 (Pics: AP)
Rafael Nadal says he's thrilled to return to world No. 1 for first time in 3 years u.afp.com/46zH
Rafael Nadal set to replace Andy Murray as world No 1 dailym.ai/2w7qaZe
Rafael Nadal has responded to becoming world No.1 again after Roger Federer's latest injury setback. yhoo.it/2wKJ6uK #CincyTennis
New World No 1 @RafaelNadal says he never expected to regain top spot after so many years. #RafaelNadal firstpost.com/sports/rafael-…
.@RafaelNadal delighted at return to No. 1 Full Story ➡️ toi.in/JG-Bib
ZeeNews: RT ZeeNewsSports: Returning to No. 1 position is very special: Rafael Nadal zeenews.india.com/tennis/returni…
Of course congratulations to @RafaelNadal for clinching #1 yet again. Big chance for him to build a lead with a depleted field in Cincy.
Rafael Nadal will be world number one from next Monday as Roger Federer withdraws from the Cincinnati Masters. ➡ bbc.in/2vwWiVC
"I tweaked my back in Montreal and need to rest," says 7x champ Roger Federer in pulling out of Cincinnati. Rafael Nadal = your next ATP #1
On top of the world 🌎 @RafaelNadal will return to the summit of the @ATPWorldTour rankings next Monday...
.@RafaelNadal is guaranteed to return to No. 1 in the @emirates #ATP Rankings next Monday. Read More: bit.ly/2wJbJc1
.@rogerfederer has pulled out of the Cincinnati Masters due to a back injury - which means @RafaelNadal will be no. 1 on Monday!
“I worked hard, maintained the passion for the game, and here I am” @RafaelNadal discusses his return to world No.1… #CincyTennis
After a three year wait, @RafaelNadal will once again top the world rankings 🌍 #MondayMotivation #Wimbledon
Three years later, @RafaelNadal will become again world N.1 next Monday. Trois ans plus tard, il redeviendra n°1 mondial lundi prochain.
When you’re about to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking… VAMOS, @RafaelNadal!
Nothing tastes as good as World No.1, hey @RafaelNadal?