Rafael Nadal is now the NUMBER ONE, top-seeded tennis player in the whole world!
By secretbear
@secretbear (19448)
Philippines
August 21, 2008 1:54am CST
After winning the Wimbledon Crown, and snatching the gold in tennis men's singles in the Beijing Olympics, Rafael Nadal finally climbs to the top spot as the NUMBER ONE TENNIS PLAYER player in the whole wide world! 
with more than 200 weeks of being the second best player, Rafa successfully displaced arch rival Roger Federer in the number one spot and claimed the throne on Monday, August 18, 2008 (Philippine time). still, Rafa is humble saying that Federer is still the best player for him. awwww. well whatever, for Rafa's fans, he is the number one! Viva Rafa! congratulations!
with more than 200 weeks of being the second best player, Rafa successfully displaced arch rival Roger Federer in the number one spot and claimed the throne on Monday, August 18, 2008 (Philippine time). still, Rafa is humble saying that Federer is still the best player for him. awwww. well whatever, for Rafa's fans, he is the number one! Viva Rafa! congratulations! 2 people like this
13 responses
@jinxky (2248)
• Philippines
27 Aug 08
rafael nadal is a great tennis player i have watched his game & his awesome 
well rafael nadal & michael phelps are the great young olympians of all time. michael phelps beat the the record of seven which is an american too if i'm not mistaken the 7 time gold record is on the 70's or 80's, but phelps beat it with an 8th gold it really shows that he's a fast swimmer!
well rafael nadal & michael phelps are the great young olympians of all time. michael phelps beat the the record of seven which is an american too if i'm not mistaken the 7 time gold record is on the 70's or 80's, but phelps beat it with an 8th gold it really shows that he's a fast swimmer!@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
i can tell you're a phelps fan. yeah, i've followed his flight during the Beijing olympics. he was really awesome. and yeah, he's young too like Nadal and they both already have lots of accomplishments. 
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
23 Aug 08
LOL =D other than Rafa, or maybe i should u, U Are even much more happier than RAFAel on him becoming the world number one.. lol =D
There's no doubt that Rafa is young, but his skills are also improving as he grows older and having more exposure especially with Roger.. I guess all the lossing and finals with Roger, makes Rafa a stronger and better opponent, till now, he has finally taken the top spot form Roger ^_^ hehe
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Aug 08
i agree. his matches with Federer made him more stronger and skilled. after all, Federer was number one before and Rafa was number two. it is really a great experience to play with someone stronger. well, i guess Federer didn't see it coming. Rafa won't remain number two forever. and he just proved it.
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
25 Aug 08
yes. i wish Rafa can defend his title and number one spot for a long time just like Federer. i'd be totally disappointed if he can't remain there at least for a year!
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
24 Aug 08
YEah, and roger hold the record of being number 1 for 160 weeks, b4 rafa take over the number one spot.. And i guess it's just a matter of time that it happens, just that it took longer this time.. lol =D But i believe rafa will prevail and hold it for another record breaking peroid b4 others will take it away from him.. haha
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
22 Aug 08
Woohoo, Viva Rafa - I am definitely a fan.
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Aug 08
hi maddysmommy! glad to meet another Rafa fan here.
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@jeiyah_12 (1041)
• Philippines
4 Sep 08
I'm a fan too! Rafa is just so great! Awesome player...
Go Rafa!
Rafa is just so great! Awesome player...
Go Rafa!1 person likes this
@shadowkill (148)
• Philippines
22 Aug 08
waaaaah.. he is my idol since I've seen him in the sports channel almost 5years ago... he is one great player. in fact I like him when he is in rampage at the tennis court. And now he is NUMBER ONE... yeah. In fact Nadal is always been the reason of our bickering with my brothers, they like Federer, while I like Rafa, now they like Rafa, and am so happy cause I've already get my money... nyaaa, just kidding. Actually we had a bet, that if ever Rafa will be number one, I will have a three years supply of ice cream...
And since August 18, 2008, I have my daily dose of ice cream...
tee
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Aug 08
i'm glad to meet another die hard Rafa fan! and you must be really laughing over your win and your brother's defeat in your bet. that is truly something to laugh at. i wish i made a bet with someone too! i want a supply of ice cream too! 1 person likes this
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
i can imagine how you are laughing at them while you are enjoying your ice cream! i would have made a bet if there was someone within my reach who is a Federer die hard fan. but i think i'm the only one in the office who loves tennis and i don't have any friends too who likes tennis. 
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@shadowkill (148)
• Philippines
27 Aug 08
tee....
you should have made one though...
in fact am still laughing at my brothers...
they are grumbling because I keep on changing the flavor of my ice cream...
tee hee hee
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@saivenkaat802003 (4823)
• India
22 Aug 08
Hi Secretbear,.. You must be a happy girl.. Rafa at number one spot..
What happened to my Federer? Has he lost shine?
Any chances for Federer to regain Number one spot?
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Aug 08
there's always a chance for Federer to regain his old spot. but now that Nadal has taken over it, i'm sure he will do his best to defend it like Federer did before so Federer will have a hard time getting it back.
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@shadowkill (148)
• Philippines
31 May 09
ooh by the way... roger got a hard time getting the No.1 spot...
tee
@shadowkill (148)
• Philippines
22 Aug 08
I don't think so...
he is declining though, but then my brothers keep on praying he will make a comeback, so that they will be happy again...
tee
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@nekonyanta (892)
• Philippines
4 Sep 08
Yes, Rafa definitely deserves to be where he is right now. I've been a Rafa fan since forever, or at least, since I got into watching the sport and it's such an awesome feeling watching him grow and evolve into the champion that he is now. Of course, of course, it would've been inevitable for him to assume the number one spot, after his stellar performance this year.
And yes, Rafa's humility is one of his endearing traits (though I've read some critics say that Rafa's humility is just a case of his thoughts being lost in translation, or something like that, but I digress...) and it amazes me how he always emphasizes how much more he'd like to improve his game, to go beyond the level of proficiency he has already achieved. And, he has proved to us, over and over again, that he could do anything he puts his mind into. Oh, and he's only 22... =)
I think Rafa will keep the number one spot and we'll be able to witness the shaping of another of the sport's all time greats. Vamos, Rafa~! =)
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
13 Sep 08
hi nekonyata! you really are a Rafa fan are you?? me too! and he is my favorite tennis player ever since i got interested in tennis too! ^__~ critics will always say bad things to people. but saying that Rafa's humility is because of being lost in translation? that's ridiculous! i beg to disagree too! i believe 100% that Rafa is a humble person. i'm just so sad that he lost in the US open. but it was still an improvement! he finally reached the semis! viva Rafa!
and he is my favorite tennis player ever since i got interested in tennis too! ^__~ critics will always say bad things to people. but saying that Rafa's humility is because of being lost in translation? that's ridiculous! i beg to disagree too! i believe 100% that Rafa is a humble person. i'm just so sad that he lost in the US open. but it was still an improvement! he finally reached the semis! viva Rafa! 1 person likes this
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
13 Sep 08
its not that obvious. well, slight. yeah, i've read his blog. after a few days with his family he's gonna start practicing again for the Davis Cup. its interesting to know that despite his schedule and despite the pressure, he has time to write on his blog.
yeah, i've read his blog. after a few days with his family he's gonna start practicing again for the Davis Cup. its interesting to know that despite his schedule and despite the pressure, he has time to write on his blog. 1 person likes this
@nekonyanta (892)
• Philippines
13 Sep 08
*lol* Is it that obvious? *lol*
Yes, too bad about the US Open but well, at least he made it to the semifinals this time. If I'm sensing a trend, maybe next year, he'd go all the way to the finals? I've read that he's all psyched up about the Davis Cup right now. =)
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@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
21 Aug 08
for me us a RAfael fans e still the number one, even my hubby never skip one much of Rafael. his the lucky & he get apure heart those are the special gift of god to him & to his family they are so lucky, Bravo to rafael Family specially to his auncle.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
22 Aug 08
hi ohara! i'm so glad to know that you're a Rafa fan too!!! hello fellow Rafa fan! i'm sure his family is very happy for him right now. probably the most happy is his uncle/coach. they all deserve it! Viva to them!
i'm sure his family is very happy for him right now. probably the most happy is his uncle/coach. they all deserve it! Viva to them!1 person likes this
@arvindneemuch (662)
• India
5 Feb 10
now feders is back, hopefully nadal can recover back from his injur and make a comeback.
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
23 Sep 08
wow Rafael Nadal is the number one tennis player, woah! I love Rafa, he is humble. Kudos to Rafael Nadal.
@jeiyah_12 (1041)
• Philippines
28 Aug 08
Whoa! Rafael Nadal deserves it! He's one of the greatest tennis players ever born in history. He's moves are really to die for and his techniques are really amazing. I wouldn't wonder why He's already the no.1 replacing Roger Federer, he deserves it... He really does. The Wimbledon crown, the Beijing Gold and topping the US Open are the reasons why he is 'it'.Go Rafa! Smash it...
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
howdy fellow Rafa fan! yay! we should make a cheering squad and let's head off to the US open! gah. if only i have the money to go there and watch him personally. 
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
13 Sep 08
yeah! i've seen his official website and i've read some of his blogs. i've actually posted some messages there and a question too. but i haven't visited it for a while now. i'd do that after this.
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@jeiyah_12 (1041)
• Philippines
4 Sep 08
Yeah, me too... I have read the blogs of Rafa in his website, its cute! Have you ever visited it? He talks everything he's feeling cool. I didn't expect someone like him so busy can still manage to those things. He's really a great guy!
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Aug 08
hi jaded! yeah. Rafa's indeed amazing for having achieved his accomplishments at a very young age. very commendable indeed.
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@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
It's indeed Rafa's time now and the Federrer era has just ended..I'm sorry to see him go but I think Rafa has more power drives than him.Anyway, Federrer owned the throne for quite sometime already so this might be the time to let a new blood of power athlete like Rafa rule and dominate.
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
22 Aug 08
yeah! Federer's era is finished! and i'm happy that it is Rafa's reign now. ^__~ there's a lot of pressure on Rafa's shoulder now. he's got a lot to defend.
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@harveygadz (14)
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
I felt Happy for Nadal because all his hardships he underwent has already a fruit from no. 2 to no.1 the saying is very correct " Suffer now Enjoy Later" But lets not put too much confidence to Nadal because maybe this U.S Open Federer will avenge and get his throne back.
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
13 Sep 08
hi harvey! well, Federer got his revenge but not on Rafa. ^__~ even if Rafa didn't win the title, it was still an improvement for him since it was his first time to reach the semifinals.
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