Rafael Nadal close to remarkable return to No 1

Rafael Nadal embarks on the China Open in Beijing on Tuesday against Colombian opponent Santiago Giraldo knowing that if he reaches the final he will return to the top of the world rankings next Monday – even if the current No 1 Novak Djokovic wins the title.

Since returning in February from a seven-month injury lay-off, Nadal has lost only three matches and won 10  titles. With no ranking points to defend between now and the ATP World Tour finals in London next month, the  27-year-old Spaniard looks a strong  favourite to climb above the Serb.
“It will be very tough,” Nadal said. “I hope to have my chance here or in the next few weeks.”

Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/rafael-nadal-close-to-remarkable-return-to-no-1-8849819.html

Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday. The Spaniard has played only one singles and a doubles match since winning the US Open earlier this month, during a crushing Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, and is re-energised for the final stretch of a season that started under a cloud but has turned into one of his best. Since returning from a seven-month injury lay-off in February the 27-year-old has been virtually unstoppable, winning 10 titles and compiling a 61-3 record.

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Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday. The Spaniard has played only one singles and a doubles match since winning the US Open earlier this month, during a crushing Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, and is re-energised for the final stretch of a season that started under a cloud but has turned into one of his best. Since returning from a seven-month injury lay-off in February the 27-year-old has been virtually unstoppable, winning 10 titles and compiling a 61-3 record.

Read more at: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rafael-nadal-breathing-down-novak-djokovics-neck-at-china-open/425565-5-22.html?utm_source=ref_article

Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday. The Spaniard has played only one singles and a doubles match since winning the US Open earlier this month, during a crushing Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, and is re-energised for the final stretch of a season that started under a cloud but has turned into one of his best. Since returning from a seven-month injury lay-off in February the 27-year-old has been virtually unstoppable, winning 10 titles and compiling a 61-3 record.

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