To clinch the world no. 1 ranking, Rafael Nadal had to at least reach the semifinals of the tournament. In his quarterfinal match, he was up against Ecuadorian Nicolas Lapentti who put up a good match against Nadal especially in the first set earning two break points in the eighth game. Saving both break points spurred the Spaniard into action dominating the tie-break and just conceding one game in the second set. With this victory, he is assured to steal the no. 1 ranking held by Roger Federer since February 2004 (that’s 235 weeks) by August 18 at the latest.
Nadal can become the world no. 1 before August 18 if advances into the next rounds. However, he has to go through world no. 3 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal round, undoubtedly his toughest match yet. The Serb earned his slot in this round by defeating longtime friend Ernest Gulbis 6-3, 6-4. The rallies between both players were exciting but it was the experience of the current Australian Open champion which helped him prevail.
Nadal can become the world no. 1 before August 18 if advances into the next rounds. However, he has to go through world no. 3 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal round, undoubtedly his toughest match yet. The Serb earned his slot in this round by defeating longtime friend Ernest Gulbis 6-3, 6-4. The rallies between both players were exciting but it was the experience of the current Australian Open champion which helped him prevail.
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