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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Federer Now #2 in All-Time List Of Weeks at #1

Roger in Ethiopia with kids helped by his pseudonymous charitable foundation

Roger Federer is enjoying his 270th week at #1 on the ATP Tour this week, tying him at #2 on the list of most number of weeks at #1with Ivan Lendl, leaving him 16 behind Pete Sampras' total of 286, which will likely fall later this year.

Unfortunately, Roger opened his mouth about how much his biggest rival for the top spot, Rafael Nadal, feels about being #1, dissing the Spaniard in the process. Here is what Roger said:
“Some people have that drive more than others who’ve been number one. Rafa doesn’t seem like he cares as much for number one, or he doesn’t show it.”--Roger Federer
What do you think? Did Roger just dis(respect) Nadal? Nadal moved up one place from World #4 to World #3 on Monday, swapping places with 2010 Australian Open finalist Andy Murray who took him out in the quarterfinals at last month's Grand Slam.
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2 comments:

  1. calpolypang10:54 AM, February 17, 2010

    I think Fed meant that Rafa cares more about winning titles/majors than he does about ranking. I think Fed is often quoted as saying some crazy stuff because, although he speaks 3 or 4 languages, English isn't his first language. So...he phrases things in a odd way sometimes. Combine that with the fact that, while he isn't a braggart, he doesn't go way-out-of-the-way to be humble....

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  2. Anonymous10:12 PM, February 17, 2010

    Nadal has actually said that he does not care too much about being number one. What Federer said simply reflects what Nadal has said previously. No dissing, you troublemaker!

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