Rafael Nadal is ATP no. 1

After 237 consecutive weeks, Rafael Nadal takes over the ATP ranking, displacing Roger Federer after 4 and a half years of dominance. It took a monumental effort for Nadal to take over the top spot. In the Hamburg semifinal, the Spaniard almost dropped to no. 3 had he lost to Novak Djokovic. Nadal won the match and eventually the tournament to retain his ranking as world no. 2. So far this year, he was won 7 titles including his fourth successive French Open title and Wimbledon. He also just recently won the Olympic gold medal for the men's singles event. Congratulations, Rafa!