Andy Murray passes Rafael Nadal to take No. 2 in ATP rankings; 1st British man ranked so high
By APMonday, August 17, 2009
Murray overtakes Nadal to become No. 2 in rankings
MONTREAL — Andy Murray has overtaken Rafael Nadal in the ATP rankings, becoming the first British man to reach No. 2.
Roger Federer is still No. 1 in Monday’s rankings. Murray’s Rogers Cup title in Montreal last week moved him up to No. 2 for the first time, while Nadal is now No. 3 after being ranked No. 1 from August 2008 through June 2009.
The only other change in the top 10 this week is Fernando Verdasco’s rise from No. 11 to No. 10, supplanting Fernando Gonzalez.
Dinara Safina remains No. 1 in the WTA rankings, followed by No. 2 Serena Williams and No. 3 Venus Williams.
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